Little Dragon's PreSchool is now part of the Lady Seaward’s Primary School family, as of 1st January 2024.
Welcome to Lady Seaward’s Nursery!
Based within our Foundation Stage Unit (FSU), our Nursery children work alongside Reception to experience a progressive curriculum covering all aspects of EYFS.
We accept children into our Nursery class from 2 years, but the early years entitlement funding will begin the term after their third birthday.
The classroom is divided into dedicated areas to allow free flow play in all the areas of learning including a role play corner, numeracy area, messy play area, book corner etc. The children also have access to a safe and secure outdoor play space with multiple learning areas.
When your child is about to transfer from the Nursery to Reception, you will need to apply to the Local Authority through the normal admissions process.
We welcome visits from parents/carers to our school; please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Documentation
Early Years Entitlement Funding
We accept Early years Entitlement Funding up to 15 hours and extended entitlement funding up to 30 hours per week with a relevant code. Information regarding what funding you may be entitled to is available via Devon County Council:
Paying for childcare – Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
You may also be entitled to Early Years Pupil Premium which brings in valuable funding to the school, this can be checked easily and quickly via Citizen Portal:
Do you qualify? – Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
Additional sessions above the early years’ entitlement can be paid for as follows:
| Early bird | Morning 3hrs | Afternoon 3hrs | Late Pick Up |
| 8.45 - 9.00 | 9.00 – 12.00 | 12.00-3.00 | 3.00-3.15 |
| 0.25hr | 3hrs | 3hrs | 0.25hrs |
2 year olds | £2.50 | £18.00 | £18.00 | £2.50 |
3-4 year olds | £2.50 | £15.60 | £15.60 | £2.50 |
Sessions must be selected at the start of each term; a letter will be sent out to parents/carers to confirm which sessions you would like to book for your child and these will then be confirmed by the school office and input onto ParentPay.
Changes to sessions must be made at the start of a term or half term and any decrease in sessions (funded or paid) must give half a term notice.
We accept tax free childcare to pay for sessions. If you would like to use another voucher provider, please contact the school office to discuss.