Ripley Nursery School Childcare is a popular and highly sought-after childcare provision located in the heart of Ripley.

Our childcare facility provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 3 years, alongside a range of additional services for children attending the Nursery School, including:

• Wrap-around care (3:15pm - 5:45pm)
• Holiday Club during school holidays

Please note that after-school and holiday club places are limited and subject to availability.

The childcare facility is open 50 weeks of the year, from 7:45am to 5:45pm.

We warmly encourage prospective families to visit our setting to experience our welcoming environment and meet our dedicated team. To arrange a visit, please contact:

Charly Manley, Childcare Manager
☎️ 01773 745014 (Ext. 2)
📧 Charly.Manley@ripley-nur.derbyshire.sch.uk

Our Approach

We believe children learn best through play, exploration and discovery. Our carefully designed environments provide access to natural, engaging and stimulating resources that inspire curiosity, extend thinking and support learning.

We are passionate about nurturing confident, capable learners and work closely with parents and carers to support every child's learning and development through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Admissions Procedure

1. Contact Charly Manley on 01773 745014 (Ext. 2) to arrange a visit.
2. Come and explore our welcoming, fully resourced childcare rooms and our fantastic natural outdoor learning environment.
3. Enjoy an informal tour. What you see is an honest reflection of our daily practice and provision.
4. Take the opportunity to ask questions, learn about our curriculum, and meet our team and children.
5. If you decide we are the right setting for your family, request a registration pack and discuss session availability.
6. Complete and return the registration forms, together with your child's birth certificate (a copy will be taken).
7. If your child is eligible for 15 or 30 hours funded childcare, please provide your registration forms, birth certificate and funding eligibility code.
8. Before your child's start date, their key person will contact you to arrange a home visit or introductory meeting, discuss your child's routines, interests and individual needs, and organise settling-in sessions.
9. If your preferred sessions are unavailable, you may request to be added to our waiting list.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the Ripley Nursery School Childcare family.