Welcome to Cranberries Nursery at Cranham Primary School.

Cranberries Nursery is at the heart of a vibrant local community. We pride ourselves on being supportive, inclusive and nurturing each child's abilities and strengths.

You want the best for your child, and so do we. Our trained, qualified nursery staff are dedicated to taking care of your child, keeping them safe and happy. We keep you regularly updated about your child's progress and offer a wide range of fun and educational indoor and outdoor activities tailored to their needs. Our child-led play approach allows children to explore a variety of stations and activities at their own pace.

Our nursery provides a high-quality EYFS education, giving children a secure and confident start to their school life. We are committed to nurturing a lifelong love of learning alongside the aims of the EYFS statutory framework. We strive for high standards, consider the development of the whole child and seek to foster resilience and independence. 

Our vision is to provide an extraordinary education to every pupil.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Cranberries Nursery, where every day is a new adventure in learning and growth.

Contact us to make an enquiry or book a visit: 01905 452437

Our Nursery

• Ages: 3 – 4 year olds
• Places: 28 children per session (Morning/Afternoon)
• Timings: Term time only, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Wraparound Care: Available from 7:30 to 8:30 am and 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Fees and sessions

We charge £6 per hour based on a minimum 3-hour session within our school day (8:30 am to 3:00 pm). Payment can be made via our parent portal, ParentPay. Fees must still be paid if your child is absent.

• Morning Session: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
• Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Full Day: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Please note: For children who attend all day, a lunchtime fee of £3 may be charged depending on funding allocation.

Government Funded Childcare

Your child may qualify for government funding of fifteen hours (for non-working families) and thirty hours (for working families). Funded hours begin the term after their 3rd birthday. Any additional time will need to be paid for (lunchtime, wraparound care, additional days).

How many sessions does the Government funding pay for?

• 30 Hours Funding: Covers a full week (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm). You will need to pay for the additional 2.5 hours per week (£15).
• 15 Hours Funding: Covers two full days (any two weekdays, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm). The remaining two hours can be used towards another session (morning or afternoon), with one hour to pay (£6). Alternatively, it can be used to attend 5 sessions of 3 hours. This can be flexible to meet your childcare needs.

If you are looking to join Cranberries Nursery and have any questions about fees and sessions covered by funding, please contact us on 01905 452437 during office hours.

Learn more about government-funded childcare.

Tax-Free Childcare

Most working families can make use of the government’s tax-free childcare scheme. This initiative allows you to pay fees directly through an online childcare account. For every £8 paid through the account, the government contributes a further £2, saving you 20% of your total costs, up to a maximum of £500 every three months.

What is included in your fees?

Our fees cover care only. Meals and consumables (food, drinks, nappies, sunscreen, plus other health and hygiene items) will need to be provided by parents.

Additional Fees

• Late Pick-Up Fees: Applicable if you are late collecting your child.
• Late Payment Fees: Applicable for late payments. This may lead to a reduction in hours.
• Uniform Costs

Key Information

• We follow the term-time dates set by our local authority.
• We are closed on bank holidays.
• We do not offer hourly sessions.

Whether you are considering a place or trying to understand fees, we advise speaking to our nursery team to answer any questions and help you discover our extraordinary nursery: 01905 452437