Welcome to our Nursery at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Garforth, where children are supported to settle happily, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning from the very start.
Our Nursery is open to families across Garforth and nearby communities, such as Aberford, Swillington, Ledsham and Micklefield. We have places available now for children who are 3 years old to start straight away. Why not plan ahead? You can apply ahead of time to secure your child’s place in our wonderful Nursery.
Enquire via the form below or contact our school directly for more information.
Why choose our Nursery?
Expert-led teaching: setting strong foundations
Our experienced Early Years team provides high-quality teaching and care, helping children develop communication, confidence and independence.
A nurturing learning environment
A thoughtfully designed indoor environment and dedicated outdoor area support purposeful play and exploration every day.
Supporting families: Breakfast Club and Wrap-around Care
We offer on-site Breakfast Club and after-school provision, supporting busy families with consistent care.
Developing independence and a smooth transition into Reception
Children build routines, confidence and independence to support a positive transition into Reception.
Additional Benefits
Funded childcare places
Breakfast Club supporting working families with early drop-offs.
After-school provision (with Ofsted-rated Outstanding Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Out of School Club).
Tapestry online learning journal supporting strong parent partnerships
Daily warm, nutritious meals, snacks and milk
We Offer
- Funded childcare places (15 and 30 hours, subject to eligibility – see Funding below for more details).
- Breakfast Club to support early drop-offs and working families.
- After-school provision with Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Out of School Club (see Wrap-Around Care below for more details).
- Tapestry online learning journal supporting strong parent partnerships.
- A daily warm, nutritious meal on site, plus snacks and milk (see School Meals below to check eligibility for a free meal).
Further Information
We currently offer up to 30 hours term-time only provision at our Nursery.
For the 15 Universal Hours provision, sessions are offered at the beginning or end of the week as follows:
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Beginning of the Week | End of the Week |
Monday 9:00 – 15:00 | Wednesday 12:00 – 15:00 |
Tuesday 9:00 – 15:00 | Thursday 9:00 – 15:00 |
Wednesday 9:00 – 15:00 | Friday 9:00 – 15:00 |
If your child is entitled to the extended entitlement, they may attend for 30 hours, Monday to Friday 9:00 – 15:00.
Find out more about eligibility for 30-hour provision by visiting the Free Childcare for Working Parents page on the GOV.UK website.
We also offer paid Nursery sessions, charged at £4.30 per hour.
We provide Breakfast Club and after-school provision for our pre-school children to support working families.
After-school care is provided by Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Out of School Club, based at Elm Grove House, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract WF8 4DA. Their dedicated key workers collect children safely from school each day, offering high-quality care in a nurturing environment until parents are ready to collect their children.
If you require wrap-around care, please inform the school once you have applied.
Warm school lunches are available for pre-school children at a small cost, or children may bring a packed lunch.
Some pupils may be eligible for Free School Meals. Please visit Apply for free school meals page on the GOV.UK website more information.
Pre-school pupils are invited to wear the school uniform.
For details on uniform, including PE and seasonal options, please visit our School Uniform page.
For information about our full Early Years Curriculum and approach to early phonics, please visit our EYFS Curriculum page.
Please see our Policies page for policies relating to our nursery provision.
