We are very fortunate to have a large Nursery. Children are eligible for a part time or full time Nursery place from the term after their 3rd birthday. Please contact the school office to make enquiries.
Carr Infant and Nursery School offers 39 places in our Nursery, with a primary intake in September for children aged 3 years old. Additional intakes may occur in January and Easter, depending on capacity, but cannot be guaranteed. Please note that once your child turns three, they will only be offered a place if spaces are available.
Staffing and Ratios
Our Nursery is teacher-led, with a staffing ratio of 1:13 to ensure high-quality care and education. Due to statutory staffing and ratio requirements, we cannot exceed our set capacity of 39 children at any time.
Admissions Criteria
We follow the City of York Council's admissions criteria, which prioritise children based on the following order:
Application Process
Parents are encouraged to apply early due to limited availability. Applications can be submitted through our school office. Once you receive your offer letter, please contact the school to accept the place. The school will then confirm the allocated sessions or inform you if full-time provision is available.
Admission Process Prior to Entry
Before admission, all children will have the opportunity to meet with the Nursery teacher and participate in a 'stay and play' session with the nursery staff and their parent/carer. This session helps ensure a smooth transition into the Nursery environment, allowing children to feel comfortable and supported before starting.
Session Availability
We offer a combination of 15-hour and 30-hour places:
Session Timings
Wrap Around Care
Nursery children have access to the school's wrap-around care, available from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, to support working parents and carers.
Review of Places
We regularly review our waiting list and will offer places as they become available in line with our admissions criteria.
Additional Information
Please note that children are admitted to Nursery in small groups over the first week of the term. The Department for Education establishes the following admission dates:
Places are not guaranteed, as the Nursery has a maximum capacity of 39 children.
Equal Opportunity
Our guidelines are based on equal opportunity principles, ensuring children are admitted according to fair, open, and clear criteria.
For further information or to inquire about admissions, please contact the school office.
Children are usually admitted into main school during the year in which they become 5.
Registering your Child
Parents may choose the school they wish their child to attend, however we can no longer guarantee that children who live locally will automatically receive a place at our school. Please visit our policy page where you can view our admissions policy. It is vital to our forward planning that parents register their child for Nursery or main school as early as possible.