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Term dates & admissions

Joining the Dawmouse family

A warm, straightforward welcome for children aged two to five — here is everything you need to know about starting with us.

How to join

Four simple steps

1 · Get in touch

Call or email us, or book a visit through the site, and tell us a little about your child and the days you are hoping for.

2 · Come and see us

Visit the nursery, meet the team and get a genuine feel for the setting — this is the most important step of all.

3 · Register your place

When you are happy, we will help you complete a simple registration form to secure your child's place.

4 · Settle in gently

We ease every child in at their own pace, with settling sessions designed to make those first days calm and happy.

Sessions & hours

Flexible days that fit family life

We offer both morning and full-day sessions during term time, and we will happily talk through the pattern of days that works best for your family and your child's stage. Because we are a small setting, places are limited and much loved, so we always recommend getting in touch early.

Morning and full-day sessions available
For children aged two to five years
Government funded hours welcomed for eligible families
Fees & funded hours
Term dates

Our year at a glance

Term Runs Half term break
Autumn term Early September – mid December Late October
Spring term Early January – late March / early April Mid February
Summer term Mid April – mid July Late May

Exact term and inset dates for the current academic year follow the local Hammersmith & Fulham calendar and are confirmed when your child joins us — just get in touch and we will send you the dates for this year.

Ready to take the first step?

Book a visit and we will walk you through everything, unhurried and in person.

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