A joyful beginning. A confident future.

Welcome to our wonderful new nursery for 3-4 year olds -  place where little learners feel at home, flourish and thrive.

We are delighted to welcome you to our brand new nursery at St James Primary School! As part of our vibrant school community in Muswell Hill, we are proud to offer a nurturing early years environment that celebrates every child’s uniqueness and supports their first steps into education.

 

Our Nursery Ethos

At St James Primary Nursery, our aim is simple: to ensure that every child feels safe, happy and inspired. We believe that the early years are the foundation of a lifelong love of learning, and our friendly staff of dedicated educators are here to help your child grow socially, emotionally and developmentally. We nurture kindness, courage and independence in all we do- building confident learners who are curious about the world around them.

We take great pride in getting to know each child as an individual and work closely with families to support their child’s development.

A Warm And Welcoming Environment

Our nursery is part of a supportive and inclusive school community built on our school values of kindness, wisdom, respect, joy and perseverance. From rich play-based activities to thoughtful early learning experiences, your child will be encouraged to explore, create and discover in a safe and exciting setting.

Learning Through Play

Explorative play is at the heart of everything we do. Through guided and free play, children develop essential skills- from communication and confidence to problem-solving and collaboration. Whether they are building, imagining, investigating or simply making new friends, learning is joyful, meaningful and tailored to each child’s pace.

Why Choose St James Nursery?

●     Caring, experienced staff who know every child by name.

●     A nurturing setting that values curiosity, kindness and resilience.

●     A community-centred approach that embraces families as partners in learning.

●     Seamless connection to our wider school values and culture.

Curriculum Overview for Nursery

The curriculum is designed thematically to meet all the areas of learning and provide a rich curriculum.  It underpins our whole school curriculum.  Weekly plans for play based independent activities and guided carpet sessions mean all Development Matters statements are carefully planned for.  Early reading, maths and writing opportunities are planned for daily.

A Typical Day In Nursery 

Come and visit us

We warmly invite you to come and see our nursery in action. Visiting us is the best way to experience the happy, supportive atmosphere that makes our nursery such a special place. You’ll have the chance to meet our staff, see our learning spaces and ask any questions you have about your child’s start at our school.

We run visits and tours of our new nursery every week on Thursdays at 10am.  Too book, please complete the following form St James Primary School Nursery Tours – Fill in form.

When you arrive, please press the bell for the School Office and head up to our School reception where you will be met by our Head, Miss Beringer.

Enrolling your child couldn't be easier.

To enrol your child, please complete this form St James Primary School Nursery Registration Form - January 2026 . 

 

Once we have received your application, we will write to you with a formal offer and request a deposit of £50 to secure your child’ s place with us.  Once this is paid, we will send you a form which gives us all the information we need to know about your child and an invoice for the hours/items (such as lunch, breakfast club etc) that you have requested.

 

Please remember that if your child’s third birthday is later in the year, then you are still able to apply now and indicate the start date that you prefer on our enrolment form.

Our Nursery Fee Structure

Government funding is not intended to cover the cost of food or additional hours. Any additional hours such as breakfast club, extended day, top up hours, after school club or attendance during school holidays are charged to parents/carers.  You can find all the information you need here.

 

Government funding

All 3-4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of nursery provision across 38 weeks. Some are entitled to 30 hours, this is dependent on parental income and employment criteria. For information about applying for funded entitlements, visit: https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working.  

You can also find a short video here

15 hours at our nursery can be taken at the beginning or end of the week. 30 hours at our nursery is Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm.