Nursery at The King's House School, Windsor
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A timber-frame Early Years Centre in the garden gives this pre-school its own physical character, with outdoor play directly connected to the classroom. Christian education shapes the setting, while children begin attending from age three. Families of any faith, or none, can apply.
The nursery shares its centre with Reception. In June 2024, the combined class had 20 children: that was a mixed early-years group, rather than 20 nursery places. Sharing accommodation puts the next stage of school life nearby, although admission to it remains a separate matter.
Morning and afternoon sessions allow families to choose shorter attendance, add lunch or use a full day, which is normally available. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together early reading and maths, communication, physical development and learning to manage feelings and relationships. Creative activities and discovering the surrounding world also form part of that framework. The emphasis is broader than preparation for formal lessons.
Twinkl Phonics and Oxford Reading Tree support early-years literacy. Beyond the classroom, children visit Windsor Library, the Windsor Environmental Centre and a local park. These give learning different settings: books, the local environment and space for physical activity.
The garden building allows children to take their learning outside through direct access to the play area. In June 2024, ISI found early-years activities suitably matched to children's development, with resources supporting learning inside and outside. Staff followed children's interests in conversation and helped them progress towards their early learning goals. Learning was responsive to the child.
Cooperation has practical expression. In June 2024, children worked together to move tyres around the playground, practising a shared task that depended on listening and taking turns. Adults also demonstrated considerate behaviour and praised children for following their example.
Arc Pathway connects home and nursery through an online learning journal. Parents can contribute experiences from home and developmental milestones to their child's key worker, giving staff a fuller picture of the child. Each class has a teacher leading it and an assistant supporting teaching.
Settling arrangements depend on the starting point. New parents have induction evenings before the academic year, and new pupils begin that year with an induction week. Children joining Early Years during spring or summer can have settling mornings arranged at a time agreed with their family.
Lunch requires a packed meal from home, including fruit. Children receive 200ml of milk each day, and water is accessible throughout the day. In June 2024, early-years children ate their packed lunches together, with adults encouraging polite table manners. Appropriate staffing ratios supported supervision, and safeguarding oversight included an additional audit specifically for the youngest children.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Parents wanting their pre-school child to continue must confirm this directly with the school by the preceding 31 December and pay the applicable confirmation fee. This independent school's route requires a further parental action; it is not an automatic transfer.
Attendance does confer oversubscription priority, but several categories rank ahead of former pre-school pupils generally. Higher categories combine attendance with parental membership of King's Church International or another local church and the required recommendation. Sibling categories also affect the order. For families, priority improves the position in the queue, rather than securing an offer.
The pre-school morning runs from 8.45am to 11.45am; lunch follows until 12.15pm, and the afternoon ends at 3.30pm. Lunch can be added to a session.
Universal funding begins in the term after a child's third birthday and covers 15 hours weekly, organised as five sessions of three hours. Eligible working families can apply for 30 funded hours. Attendance beyond funded hours is charged, and charges may apply before universal funding begins. Uniform, lunch and school trips bring additional costs; most equipment is supplied. Ask the school for current charges.
Personal tours can be arranged through the School Office. Enquiries can also go to school@kcionline.org or 01753 834850.
The pre-school admits children from age three. Universal early-years funding starts in the term after their third birthday, so charges may apply before then.
Yes. Morning sessions run from 8.45am to 11.45am, and afternoon sessions from 12.15pm to 3.30pm. Lunch is optional, and full days are normally available.
Children staying for lunch need a packed lunch containing a piece of fruit. Daily milk is provided, and drinking water is available throughout the day.
Parents can use Arc Pathway to share experiences from home and developmental milestones with their child's key worker.
No. Pre-school attendance features in the oversubscription priorities, but does not guarantee admission. Parents must confirm that they want their child to continue by the preceding 31 December and pay the applicable confirmation fee.
