Parents Information
We provide an attentive and caring nursery environment for Children from 2 years 9 months to 5 years and are conveniently located for parents in Catherington, Horndean, Clanfield, Cowplain and Waterlooville.
“Catherington Nursery has a dated rota which parents can sign if they would like to help at a particular session or sessions. Helping at the session enables parents to see what the day-to-day life of the nursery is like and to join in helping the children to get the best out of their activities.”
We run a parent group that helps the Nursery with fundraising and all parents/carers are invited to join.
Sessions
Catherington Nursery is open on the following days and times during school term time only.
Monday – Friday:
09.00 – 12.00 or 09:00 – 13:00
or 09:00 – 15:00
We are able to offer 15 hours government funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds who are eligible to receive it and 30 hours government funding for eligible 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are not entitled to funding our fees are currently £5.50 per hour.
We require a registration and admin fee of £25 upon application.
Our latest Ofsted report can be viewed here
Diary Dates
Summer Term 2025
Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 23rd May
(Bank Holiday Closure: Monday 5th May)
(Half term: Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May)
Back on: Monday 2nd June – Friday 18th July
(Leaver’s Celebration Day TBC)
Autumn/Winter Term 2025
Wednesday 3rd September – Friday 24th October
(Half term Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October)
Back on Monday 3rd November – Friday 12th December
(Christmas holiday Monday 15th December – Friday 2nd January)
Spring Term 2026
Monday 5th January – Friday 13th February
(Half term Monday 16th February – Friday 20th)
Back on Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th March
(Easter Holiday Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April)
Summer Term 2026
Monday 13th April – Friday 22nd May
(Bank Holiday closure Monday 4th May)
(Half term Monday 25th May – Friday 29th)
Back on Monday 1st June- Friday 17th July
(Leaver’s celebration day Friday 17th July)
Policies
We adopt the Pre-school Learning Alliance policies. These policies are reviewed regularly and are available to view at the nursery.
