When can my child start in a school nursery?
If your child is born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they can start in the nursery class of one of our schools in September 2025.
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Date of birth |
Start in a school nursery |
Apply |
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01/09/2020 - 31/08/2021 |
September 2024 |
Contact school - you can still apply now |
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01/09/2021 - 31/08/2022 |
September 2025 |
1 Jan 2025 – 7 March 2025 |
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01/09/2022 - 31/08/2023 |
September 2026 |
1 Jan 2026 - TBC |
All Hounslow infant and primary schools (except Edison Primary, Nishkam School West London and Reach Academy Hanworth Park) have nursery classes.
Your child can take up a free 15-hour place in these school nurseries in the September after their third birthday.
How to apply
Please read our Starting Nursery Class in a Hounslow School September 2025 brochure
Applications open : 1 January 2025
Applications close: 7 March 2025
Email or post the application directly to the school by 7 March 2025.
Your application must go directly to the school, not to us.
COMPLETE A NURSERY APPLICATION FORM
You can apply to more than one school but must send each school an individual application form. A list of schools and their contact details
Some schools are holding open days for parents to visit their nurseries. A list of these is available here.
Any queries regarding open days should be referred to the school directly.
If your child has an Education Health and Care Plan (ECHP), this application process does not apply to you. To discuss the arrangements for your child, contact the SEN team on 020 8583 2672 or email SEN@hounslow.gov.uk.
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of early education each week for 38 weeks of the year.
Education in a school nursery is not compulsory and it may not be possible for every child to secure a place. An alternative to a school nursery class is 15 hours a week of early education in a private Day nursery, Preschool playgroup or with a Childminder. If your child already has a place at one of these providers, you can keep them there until they start reception class the following September.
Working families who meet certain eligibility criteria can also claim an additional 15 hours of funded early education a week, 30 hours in total.
Read more about the Early Education Entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds and how to apply
Contact
For more information about applying for a school nursery class, the early education entitlement or how to find a childcare provider, please contact Hounslow Family Information Service on 020 8583 3470 or email fis@hounslow.gov.uk
