We are delighted that you are considering Happylands Nursery for your child. We aim to make the admissions process as simple, transparent, and welcoming as possible for all families.
Our nursery is an intentionally small setting, allowing us to provide a high‑quality, personalised experience for every child. As a result, places are limited and we strongly encourage early enquiries.
Enquiring About a Place
We warmly welcome parents and carers to get in touch to:
- Ask questions about our provision
- Arrange a visit to the nursery
- Discuss your child’s individual needs
- Visits are a valuable opportunity to explore our environment, meet our experienced team, and see how we support children’s learning and development.
Registration Process
Following your enquiry and visit, families who wish to secure a place will be asked to complete our Registration Form and Parent Contract.
This form is an important document that helps us to:
Gather essential information about your child
Understand medical, dietary, and developmental needs
Record emergency contact details
Ensure safe collection arrangements
Agree terms of attendance, fees, and nursery policies
The process includes:
- Check availability and arrange a visit
- Complete the Registration Form in full
- Provide all relevant details regarding your child’s needs, routines, and preferences
- Sign the Parent Contract, confirming agreement to nursery policies and procedures
- Secure your child’s place (any applicable fees or arrangements will be confirmed)
- The completed form is signed by both the parent/carer and the nursery, forming a clear agreement between both parties.
Key Information We Collect
Our registration process ensures we can provide safe and high‑quality care. You will be asked to provide:
- Child’s personal details and medical history
- Emergency contact information
- Details of individuals authorised to collect your child (including a secure password system)
- Information about your child’s development, interests, and needs
- Details of any professionals involved (e.g. health or SEND support)
- Consent for key aspects of care (e.g. medical treatment, photographs, outings)
- All information is handled confidentially and in line with data protection requirements.
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Settling In
We understand that starting nursery is a significant step for both children and families. To support a positive transition, we offer a structured settling‑in process which includes:
Two initial settling sessions before starting
Opportunities for your child to become familiar with staff and routines
Gradual introduction to longer sessions where needed
Our practitioners work closely with families to ensure children feel safe, secure, and confident in their new environment.
Funding & Fees
Happylands offers both funded and privately paid places, subject to availability.
We support access to:
- Government funded early education entitlements
- Flexible sessions where possible
Key information:
- Private fees are charged hourly (details available here)
- Fees apply during absences (with some exceptions)
- Payments are made in advance
- A small daily charge may apply to cover snacks
Full details of fees and funding arrangements will be provided during the registration process.
Inclusive Admissions
Happylands is a fully inclusive setting and welcomes all children.
Refundable Deposit
- Purpose of the Deposit
A refundable deposit of £150 is payable to secure your child’s nursery place where the place is wholly or partly supported by government-funded early education and childcare. The deposit is a registration/security deposit only and is not a charge for, or deduction from, your child’s government-funded entitlement. - Refund of Deposit
Subject to the terms below, the £150 deposit will be refunded in full within 7 calendar days of the nursery submitting its headcount data for the relevant funding period. The refund will be made using the payment method originally used, unless otherwise agreed with the parent/carer. - Withdrawal Before Headcount Week
If a parent/carer chooses to withdraw their child from the nursery place before the relevant headcount week, the £150 deposit will be retained by the nursery and will not be refunded. This is to compensate the nursery for the administration and potential loss associated with holding a funded place that is subsequently withdrawn before the funding headcount is completed. - Failure to Take Up the Place
If the child does not take up the agreed nursery place, or the place is cancelled by the parent/carer before the relevant headcount week, the deposit will be treated in accordance with clause 3 above. - Nursery Cancellation
If the nursery cancels or is unable to provide the agreed place for reasons attributable to the nursery, the £150 deposit will be refunded in full within 7 calendar days of the cancellation, unless otherwise agreed in writing. - Government Funding
Payment of the deposit does not affect the child’s eligibility for government-funded early education and childcare. The nursery will not use the deposit to reduce the number of funded hours to which the child is entitled.