We are delighted to offer high-quality nursery provision for children aged 3 years and above at Little J's Nursery, based at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Blackhall Colliery, County Durham.
Our nurturing and inclusive nursery provides a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment where children can learn, play and develop confidence through engaging early years experiences. We welcome families from all backgrounds and support every child to develop the skills they need for a successful start to school.
Nursery Session Times
We offer a range of flexible nursery sessions to support families:
- 8:45am to 11:45am – Morning Session
- 8:45am to 11:45am – Morning Session plus lunch (additional charge applies)
- 12:30pm to 3:15pm – Afternoon Session
- 12:30pm to 3:15pm – Afternoon Session plus lunch (additional charge applies)
- 8:45am to 3:15pm – Full Day Session (lunch included)
Funded Childcare Places
All children are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education per week from the term after their third birthday.
At Little J's Nursery, we offer:
- 15 hours funded childcare
- 30 hours funded childcare for eligible families
- Additional paid childcare hours to meet family needs
Extra hours are available at £5.00 per hour, payable in advance.
Families who may be eligible for 30 hours funded childcare can find further information via the Government childcare website or contact the school office for advice and support.
Learning Through Play
Children learn best when they are actively engaged, curious and motivated by their interests. At Little J's Nursery, we provide a rich indoor and outdoor learning environment designed to encourage exploration, independence and creativity.
Our experienced early years team carefully observes each child to understand their interests, abilities and next steps in learning. These observations help us plan exciting opportunities that support children's development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Arrange a Visit
We would love to welcome you to Little J's Nursery in Blackhall Colliery. To find out more about our nursery places, funded childcare options or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office at office@stjosephsblackhall.net.