About Us

Growing Patch offers exceptionally high standards of childcare and education for children aged 6 months onwards. We offer quality care by qualified staff that specialise in all areas of childcare development. Good manners, social behaviour and personal hygiene are all incorporated into the daily routine of the setting, encouraging children to care and share with each other throughout the day.

Setting

We embrace a learning environment that will help children feel comfortable and grow to the best of their ability.

Growing Patch is an open plan nursery. The open plan area is divided into three sections, Babies, 2-3 years and 3-4 years. The baby area includes a milk kitchen and a sleep area.

All areas are well equipped with a large/varied amount of learning resources and toys.

We have an enclosed garden area, which is available all year round and includes climbing equipment, age appropriate toys and ride on toys. We also have access to a large playing field on our premises.

Early Years Funding

Early Education Funding (EEF) is available for all children aged 3-4 years from the term following their third birthday.

Children who are eligible to the criteria can receive their 15 hours per week of free childcare at Growing Patch Nursery Ltd.

Please speak to Rebecca Weston (Nursery Manager) for more details on how we offer free hours.

Working families may also qualify for an additional 15 hours per week. To receive this entitlement you must apply on line following the link below the term before you wish to claim. Our 30 hour free spaces are limtied.

2 Year Old Funding

Growing Patch Nursery also offer limited spaces for 2 year old funding.

Early Education Funding (EEF) can also be available for 2 year olds, if you are eligible for free 15 hours per week following the term after their 2nd birthday.

Please check the criteria at www.childcarechoices.co.uk