Starting Nursery
Starting nursery in Croydon: what parents need to know
Ages, hours, funded places, meals, the settling-in process and everything else a Croydon family needs before their child's first day at JLK.
Read guide →Starting nursery in Lewisham: what parents need to know
Ages, hours, funded places, meals, the settling-in process and everything else a Lewisham family needs before their child's first day at JLK.
Read guide →Starting nursery in Bromley: what parents need to know
Ages, hours, funded places, meals, the settling-in process and everything else a Bromley family needs before their child's first day at JLK.
Read guide →Government Funding
How government funded hours work in Croydon
A plain-English breakdown of the 9-month, 15-hour and 30-hour government entitlements — what you get, who qualifies, and how to claim at JLK Croydon.
Read guide →How government funded hours work in Lewisham
A plain-English breakdown of the 9-month, 15-hour and 30-hour government entitlements — what you get, who qualifies, and how to claim at JLK Lewisham.
Read guide →How government funded hours work in Bromley
A plain-English breakdown of the 9-month, 15-hour and 30-hour government entitlements — what you get, who qualifies, and how to claim at JLK Bromley.
Read guide →Practical Guides
What to pack for your child's first nursery day
The complete packing list: what to bring, what to label, what comfort items are welcome, and what to leave at home.
Read guide →How we help children settle at Just Little Kidz
Our settling-in philosophy, the key person system, what the first few weeks look like, and how we keep you informed every step of the way.
Read guide →Ready to take the next step?
Book a free tour of your local JLK nursery. No pressure — just a chance to see the setting, meet the team and ask every question on your mind.