Opening in October 2026, Christ the King Nursery School will provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where young children (aged 3 and 4) can begin their educational journey with confidence and joy.
Our Early Years provision will be carefully designed to help children develop the essential skills, knowledge and independence needed to become school ready. Through a rich programme of play-based learning, exploration and discovery, children will be encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, physically and academically, laying strong foundations for future success.
As part of the Christ the King family, children and parents will become valued members of our welcoming school community. Rooted in Gospel values, we will work in partnership with families to ensure every child feels safe, supported and celebrated as they take their first steps into education.
We look forward to welcoming our first Nursery School children in October 2026 and beginning this exciting new chapter together.
Learn more about Christ the King Nursery School
We’re hoping to open our doors in October 2026 and are very much looking forward to welcoming children and families to our new Nursery School
We warmly welcome children aged 3 to 4 years old, offering a nurturing and engaging environment that supports their development and prepares them for the next stage of their learning journey.
When a children turns three they are entitled to 15 hours childcare each week during term time (38 weeks). Some children are eligible for 30 hours if certain criteria is met.
To see if your child is eligible to receive 30 hours government funded childcare please visit: http://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare
If you would like your child to attend full days and you are not eligible for the 30 hours funding, you can pay for the afternoon session at a cost of £22.50 per session.
We ask that children attend the Nursery 5 days a week. 15 hours sessions times are
- Mornings: 9:00 – 12:00
- Afternoons: 12:30 – 15:30
If your child is attending for 30 hours, their session times are 9:00 -15:30
If your child attends for 30 hours, they can bring their own packed lunch or order a school dinner at a cost of £3:10 per day. Supervision for the lunch period (12:00 – 12.30) is an additional £4:00 per day.
From their first day in our Nursery School, children are recognised as valued members of the Christ the King family, beginning a journey of learning, faith and personal growth within our school community.
Therefore, all Nursery School children are required to wear the Christ the King school uniform. As the youngest members of the Christ the King family, our Nursery School children share the same identity and high expectations as the rest of the school. Wearing the school uniform helps children to feel proud, confident and ready to learn, whilst strengthening their sense of belonging to our caring and faith-filled community from the very start of their educational journey.
From their first day in Nursery School, children are recognised as valued members of the Christ the King family, where they begin a journey of learning, faith and personal growth within our school community.
Full details of the school uniform can be found on our School Uniform page: https://www.ctkleicester.co.uk/parents/school-uniform/
You can find details below of how we will admit children into our Nursery School.
The Nursery School follows the Foundation Stage curriculum which is progressive, building on the skills and knowledge that your child already has. The approach to learning is through structured play-based activities which encourage the child to learn at their own pace and ability. It is enjoyable and challenging. Children see play as their ‘work’. In Nursery, we ensure that play is purposeful and carefully planned objectives can be worked towards in a variety of learning situations which have the characteristics of play.
In accordance with government guidelines, the curriculum for the Foundation Stage is organised into three prime areas of learning and development: Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language and Physical Development and four specific areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.
Talk to your child about Nursery and tell them the things they will do.
- Have a positive attitude yourself. Do not pass on any anxieties of your own.
- Look at books about Nursery with your child.
- Teach your child to use the toilet independently (sensible clothes will help here).
We hope that your child’s year with us will provide a strong foundation for their future. Together, in partnership with you as parents, we can work towards giving them a positive start to their education enabling them to fulfil their potential.
Please contact the school office on: 0116 285 7261 / nurseryschool@ctk.leicester.sch.uk
Please see below information about our pricing structure below.
