How do I find nurseries for 3-4 years olds?

[nesomja]

My ds will be 3 next year and I don't know where to start in looking for nurseries where he can go for just the hours he'll get funded by the governmnent - is there an list somewhere or how can I find out what's available?

All pre schools that are attached to primary schools and private nurseries all get the Go'v free five x 2.5 hour weekly sessions thing. You can mix it if needed and so some hours at one place and some at another as long as they add up to the overall total.

In pre-schools it mostly works out as either a morning or afternoon session eg: 9-11.30am
or 12.30-3.00pm; our pre-school also does a lunchclub where you provide a packed lunch and they stay from 9-3 and they charge you extra for the lunch club, ours is £3.00 a day extra I think.

Do you know of the nurseries and pre-schools in your area? There should be a Parent Link tyoe thing in your area who can tell you all about it, go to your local library and ask them for the details. Or just ring the schools and the nurseries direct and ask. They sort out all the paperwork for you also.

check out the FIS (family information services) for your area, there is prob details on your council website, they should have a list