Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Nursery

Two spaces distinguish St Andrew's provision: pre-school occupies part of the infant school, while a nursery building behind it accommodates two-year-olds. Children can attend from age two until they begin school full time. That gives families an early start on the school site, with accommodation specifically intended for the youngest children.

St Andrew's Nursery Group operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, overseen by a management committee. The nursery says it puts children's needs first and aims to combine care with challenge. Its position beside the infant school also allows for summer transition sessions before the move to Reception.

A morning, an afternoon or a full day gives families three ways to shape attendance. These are term-time sessions, so the pattern follows school terms rather than providing year-round childcare. A shorter session and a full day involve different collection times, an important distinction when planning the family routine.

The nursery receives support from an Early Years Foundation Stage consultant. Here, the emphasis is on education alongside childcare before children start school full time. The pre-school space within the school and the separate building for two-year-olds give the provision two distinct physical bases; families choosing between session patterns should keep their child's age and the length of the day in mind.

All nursery staff hold current paediatric first-aid qualifications. This gives the team training specifically concerned with children's first aid, a practical consideration for parents entrusting a young child to their care.

Additional support includes an Inclusion Teacher from the Special Educational Needs and Disability Service. The nursery also has links with the Children and Families Wellbeing Service, connecting its own team with services beyond the setting. For families with additional needs, these are concrete support relationships.

Children younger than five qualify for free school milk. This entitlement is separate from the arrangements for funded nursery hours.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through Lancashire County Council's primary admissions route. For the September 2026 intake, the application deadline was 15 January 2026; that cycle has passed.

Nursery children take part in sessions during the summer term before starting school. These provide familiarity with the next stage, but transition activity and admission are separate matters. Treat the visits as preparation for change, rather than assurance of a place.

Morning sessions run from 8:45am to noon; afternoons start at 12:30pm and finish at 3:30pm. Full days begin at 8:45am and end at 3:15pm. Collection times. A full day finishes earlier than an afternoon session, so plan collection around the session booked.

The nursery offers up to 15 funded hours each week for three- and four-year-olds in Lancashire, with 30 hours for eligible parents. Eligible two-year-olds can also receive 15 funded hours. For the additional entitlement, parents provide an HMRC eligibility code and reconfirm eligibility every three months.

Charges apply when funded hours are used elsewhere, and paid places are also offered for two-year-olds. Ask the school for current charges. Payments are due at the beginning of each week, with half-termly or termly advance payment options; absence, illness and family holidays do not attract refunds. To enquire or arrange a school visit, telephone 01772 423339.