Morden Primary School
30hr Nursery Places
We’re delighted that you’ve chosen Morden Primary School to begin your child’s educational journey. Our Nursery is a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children learn through play, exploration and creative experiences.
We are very lucky to have not only a fully covered outdoor area, but extensive green space allowing our children to explore many varied educational experiences. During school tours our outdoor space has always drawn compliments due to the multiple activities available for our children.
? Nursery Session Options
At Morden Primary Nursery, we offer flexible provision to meet the varying needs of our families. We currently offer the following options (subject to availability):
- Universal 15-hour Provision: Free, either AM or PM sessions across the week
- 35 hours with a DERN code: 30-hour funded provision + 5 additional paid hours per week
- 35 hours without a DERN code: 15-hour universal entitlement + 20 additional paid hours per week
Like many local nursery schools, we offer a full-time week of 8:30am–3:30pm, which exceeds the government’s 30-hour entitlement. Full-time children must bring a packed lunch each day.
? Fees and Funding Explained
Here’s a breakdown of costs based on your child’s entitlement and whether you are eligible for the extended 30-hour funding:
Type of PlacementCost15 hours per week (AM or PM only)FREE35 hours with a DERN code (30hr funding + 5hrs extra)£6/hour × 5 = £30/week35 hours without a DERN code (15hrs free + 20hrs paid)£6/hour × 20 = £120/week
Important: If you are applying for the 30-hour funding (DERN code), it is your responsibility to apply and reconfirm eligibility every 3 months through the government portal:
? Apply or manage your childcare funding
Failure to reconfirm your DERN code via the government portal may jeopardise your child's place at our nursery.
? Helpful Links for Parents
At Morden, we aim to keep our nursery fees as fair and competitive as possible whilst ensuring we maintain the high-quality care and provision that families expect from us.
? Need More Information?
If you have any questions or would like help with funding applications, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office by emailing info@morden.merton.sch.uk. We’ll be happy to help!
If you are already a part of our Nursery, please click here complete the payment form so we can allocate funds for your child's place.
