Popular nurseries and pre-schools can have limited places, particularly for particular age groups or session patterns. Ask your preferred settings about availability as early as you can.
Ask these questions
- Do you operate a waiting list?
- How is priority decided?
- When should I apply?
- Can I join before my child reaches the setting's minimum age?
- What happens if my preferred sessions are unavailable?
It is sensible to have more than one option while you wait, especially if your childcare start date is fixed.
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