Important Information for Joining Our Waiting List
To ensure the waiting list is efficient and fair, please take note of the following guidelines:
- Minimum Offer Requirement
We require a minimum of 3 days a week for all placements. - Registration Policy
We only accept registrations after your baby is born. - Communication
We will communicate with you via email, so please ensure your email address is accurate and up-to-date. - Waiting List System
The waiting list operates like a waiting pool, meaning you are only in competition with families seeking similar placements. As a result, some families may be offered a place before you, even if they have been on the waiting list for a shorter period. This is because they match the specific criteria for that available place. - Offer Process
When a place becomes available, we will email the first 10 families on the waiting list who match the criteria for that place. If multiple families respond positively, the place will be offered in the order of the waiting list. - Nursery Visit
Before you make a decision about accepting a place, you will be offered a visit to the nursery to tour the facilities and meet our staff. To minimize disruption to the children already attending, visits are not offered earlier. - Annual Waiting List Reset
To keep the waiting list current and manageable, it will be reset annually on January 31st. You will need to re-register each February to remain on the waiting list. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but this is necessary to ensure the list is up-to-date. - Flexibility
If you have flexibility with your desired days or start date, please indicate this in the note section at the bottom of the registration form. - Settling-In Process
We offer a settling-in period based on your child’s individual needs. This includes 6 free two-hour sessions to help your child adjust before starting regular sessions. After these sessions, we will work with you to create a tailored transition plan, which may involve shorter days until your child is comfortable.- For children under 3 years old, settling-in will take at least 3 weeks, and possibly longer.
- For 3 and 4-year-olds, settling-in will take at least 2 weeks, but may extend depending on your child’s needs.
- During this time, we require that you or someone with a close attachment to your child remain available in the nursery or within 10-15 minutes for early collections.
We are an attachment-focused nursery, and this policy is non-negotiable. For more details, please refer to our Settling-In Policy.
- Register for a Place
To register your child for a place at our nursery, please use the following link:
You will receive an email confirmation once you have registered. If you do not, please contact the managers at enquiries@woodstnursery.co.uk