Small Heath nursery rated Good by Ofsted
✔️ Children from 3 years old are eligible
✔️ 15 or 30 hours per week funded childcare
✔️ Open during school term times
✔️ You can apply for a place at any point in the year
A welcoming nursery for 3 to 4-year-olds in Small Heath, Birmingham
Ark Victoria Nursery is about much more than childcare. Our team ensures every child has a joyful, engaging and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently.
Located within Ark Victoria Academy, our nursery benefits from excellent facilities and a smooth transition into primary. Our primary school achieves exam results in the top 5% in the country and our nursery is set up to give children the best start.
Fully qualified early years teachers
Our nursery staff are fully trained and qualified as educators, expert in delivering the government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Learning and exploring in nature
Children benefit from stimulating outdoor learning, where they are supported to explore nature and develop their movement skills.
Early years curriculum designed by specialists
Our curriculum is structured around storytelling, encouraging children to tell their own stories and listen to others' stories.
Happy World Book Day! 📖
We drew our costumes & spoke about our drawings to our friends🧡 #teamarkvic #WorldBookDay2024 pic.twitter.com/YxLdyw9PCb— Nursery & Reception (@eyfsarkvic) March 7, 2024
Outdoor learning is our favourite part of the day! Building bridges and making potions was top of today’s agenda 😍 @eyfsarkvic @arkvicprimary @PhilipMcCahill pic.twitter.com/KmDYTUgBRX
— MissGArkVic (@MissGreenArkVic) March 4, 2024
FAQs about Ark Victoria Nursery
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare a week.
Extended offer
Some 3 and 4 year olds may be eligible for 30 hours free childcare a week.
Eligibility depends on:
- if you are working your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
- your child’s age and circumstances
- your immigration status
You can check eligibility and apply by using the Government Online Childcare Calculator. This also helps you check if you will be better off if you make an application.
The date you can start accessing free childcare depends on your child’s birthday. Childcare works in terms. There are three terms in a year starting in January, April and September.
| Child Born Between | Start Date From |
| 1 April – 31 August | September |
| 1 September - 31 December | January |
| 1 January – 31 March | April |
You need to have successfully applied before the next term starts. If you miss the deadline, you need to wait until the next term even if your child is eligible to have started. You are able to apply 16 weeks (approx 3 and a half months) before your child’s birthday.
It is encouraged to apply early to ensure your application is approved in time. The government suggests applying at least one month before the deadline.
Apply to our nursery in Small Heath and book a visit
We would be delighted to show you and your child around our nursery and answer any questions you have. Please complete this form and we will get in touch with you to arrange a convenient time to visit.
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