ADMISSIONS
Joining Maple.
No forms before feelings — it starts with a visit.
How it works.
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Visit
Come and see the nursery with your child. Visits are unhurried; ask us anything.
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Register
If it feels right, we'll confirm your sessions and complete registration.
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Settle in
Short, gentle visits with you nearby — until the room and the faces feel familiar.
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Begin
Your child starts, with a key person who already knows them.
FUNDING
Government-funded childcare.
Eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at Maple — 15 or 30 hours per week depending on your circumstances, with terms and conditions applying.
Entitlements depend on your child's age and your household's working status — the quickest way to check yours is childcarechoices.gov.uk. Once you know your entitlement, we'll walk you through exactly how it applies to your sessions at Maple.
Working families
Up to 15 funded hours (9 months–2 years) or 30 hours (eligible 3–4 year-olds), up to 38 weeks a year.
Early Years Pupil Premium
Additional funding for eligible 3 and 4 year-olds.
Two-year-old funding
15 funded hours for eligible families on lower incomes or certain benefits, including Universal Credit.
Disability Access Fund
For eligible children (9 months–4 years) receiving Disability Living Allowance.
At Maple, funded hours can be taken term-time only (limited places) or stretched across our year-round calendar — we'll help you choose what fits your family.
Universal funding
All 3 and 4 year-olds receive 15 hours, regardless of income.
Tax-Free Childcare
Pay into an online account and the Government contributes towards your costs.
Questions parents ask.
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We'll give you a simple list at registration — spare clothes, comforters, and anything personal to your child's routine.
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Gradually, and led by your child. Short visits build to longer ones; we never rush a child into a full day before they're ready.
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Meals are delivered fresh and hot each day, and we cater for allergies and dietary requirements — tell us at registration and we'll plan together.
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Every child has a key person — one consistent practitioner who knows them deeply and is your first point of contact.
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Where fees are paid privately, the youngest sibling receives a 10% discount. Discounts don't apply to sessions covered by government-funded hours.