Welcome to Curiosity Corner

Curiosity Corner is our nurturing nursery provision for children aged 2 years 8 months to 4 years.

Led by a team of passionate and curious professionals, Curiosity Corner is a place where children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover. We provide wonder-filled opportunities that inspire imagination, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is enriched by a STEM-based approach, using questioning and provocation to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Through open-ended experiences, we support every child to develop their creativity, confidence, and resilience in a warm, supportive environment.

At Curiosity Corner, every day is an adventure — and every child’s journey of discovery is celebrated.

Curiosity Corner Nursery is a Term Time nursery located within Norton Hill Primary School.

Pupils attend our nursery from 2 years and 8 months

Nursery is open from 8.45am - 3.15pm, pupils are able to attend our wraparound care provision - which is booked seperatly and paid at the time of booking on Arbor.

We accept the following funding - 

2 year 15 hrs funding- Some families are entitled to 2 year funding (income related). To check if you are eligible, please visit www.childcare.gov.uk , some examples of reasons your child may be eligible are Income support, Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Disability living allowance, Foster care, Adopted.

3 year 15 hrs funding- All children from the term after their third birthday (January, April & September) are entitled to Universal funding this equates to 15 hours per week.        

2-4 year 30hrs working entitlement funding- Some families are entitled to 30 hours funding due to how many hours parents are working and it is solely your responsibility to obtain a 30 hour code and revalidate it every 3 months as requested by the HMRC. Please ensure the school office has this before your child’s funded hours start or you will be liable to pay the full fees. To apply for 30 hours please visit gov.uk or telephone the HMRC helpline on 0300 123 4097.

Please note that BANES have also advised that children can only change the amount of funded hours claimed termly, if you need to change part way through a term, fees or loss of funding may apply. We are unable to request ad hoc funding requests for ad hoc sessions or extra hours, these will need to be charged at the hourly cost.

From the 1st September 2025 our hourly rate for Nursery is as follows:

2 Year Old:  £7

3 Year Old (Main term after childs 3rd Birthday): £5.60

These fees will only be charged for any additional hours above your child’s funding; your child’s funded hours will not be affected. 

We accept Tax Free Childcare payments and employee childcare vouchers to pay for additional childcare hours.

Additional Costs

School meals are available to purchase via School Grid at an additional cost to be paid at time of booking.  

Where an a additional activity has been planned that incures an additional cost parents will be advised in advance.

For more information or to arrange a tour, please contact the school office