Only free hours = English only programme
If you are only looking for a fully funded place with no paid extras, you may apply for our English-only Programme.
Our standard and recommended Bilingual+ Programme — which includes French, English and Mandarin — is not available as a free option.
Very few families choose a bilingual nursery and then select a free English-only place. These places are completely free and do not require a registration fee.
Enquiries and applications for the English-only Programme can only be made online.
Please complete the online form for more information.
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Our standard Bilingual Programme (paid) 95% of parents choose this. Call us!
Our Full Bilingual+ Programme
Families who are not using government-funded hours can choose our standard main Bilingual+ Programme, which offers a complete Montessori education in French, English and Mandarin. 95% of our families are on this programme.
This option provides the widest choice of hours and the full bilingual curriculum, 4 course organic lunch and enriched activities.
It’s the perfect choice for families who value quality, flexibility, and a truly immersive bilingual environment.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us on 020 7099 0452.
Our mixed Bilingual Programme (paid) with funded hours. Call us now!
Combine Funded Hours with Our Bilingual+ Programme
Eligible families can use their 15 or 30 government-funded hours towards our Bilingual+ Programme, enjoying Montessori education in French, English and Mandarin while benefitting from government support.
The funded hours cover part of your child’s place, and the remaining hours and bilingual provision are paid for privately.
It’s a wonderful way to give your child a rich bilingual start while making the most of your funded entitlement.
For details, please contact us on 020 7099 0452.
Completely free places for 15/30 hours. Online enquiries only
If you are only looking for a fully funded place with no paid extras, you may apply for our English-only Programme.
Our standard and recommended Bilingual+ Programme — which includes French, English and Mandarin — is not available as a free option.
Very few families choose a bilingual nursery and then select a free English-only place. These places are completely free and do not require a registration fee.
Enquiries and applications for the English-only Programme can only be made online.
Please complete the online form to register and to obtain or more information.
Step 2: Please choose if you are interested in our Bilingual+ programme or the Funded English-only programme
Please note:
- 95%+ of our parents choose our Bilingual+ Programme
- It is very rare for parents to choose our multilingual nursery for an English-only place.
Bilingual+ | Funded English-Only | |
| Eligibility | No condition | From 9-month-old, eligibility for 30 funded hours requires that both parents: • Work a minimum of 16 hours per week. • Earn under £100k. From 3-year-old, we can offer 15 funded hours |
| Until when can my child stay at LPE? | Until your child goes to Reception | We can offer a place until March 2026. In March, we may renew the offer for another year depending on • places available • the funding of Local Authority |
| How many weeks per year | 47 weeks Please consult our year planner | 38 weeks (Term-time only) |
| Opening hours | 8 am to 6 pm | Depending on your funding, we will welcome your child either for 15 or 30 hours per week |
| Lunch | Snack, lunch & tea are included | Available at a voluntary additional cost of £5 per day |
| Language | English, French, and an introduction to Mandarin | English only – though your child may participate in other language activities |
| Key person | • An English key person • and a French key person will follow your child’s progress | Only an English key person will follow your child’s progress |
| Waiting list | £95 registration fee (non-refundable) | No fee |
| Fees | Please check our fees on our website | No fee |
Step 3: Book a visit
There’s nothing like visiting a nursery to see if you and your child like it!
Please book a visit online: Angel, Crouch Hill, Paddington, Tufnell Park, West Hampstead
Visits are booked in the morning as the children have an afternoon nap – 10am or 10:30 are the usual times for visits.
However, if you are not available or not currently in London, you can register your child on our “waiting list” and visit the nursery at a later time
Step 4: Join our waiting list
Please complete our waiting list form.
For our main Bilingual Programme there is a £95 registration fee via Paypal. This does not guarantee you a place.
If you wish to apply for the Funded English-only programme, the waiting list fee is not required.
Step 5: We offer you a place
As soon as a place becomes available for your child, we will contact you by telephone or email to confirm your interest. After that, we will send you a formal ‘Offer Letter.’
Step 6: You accept the place
Simply return the “acceptance form” along with the joining fee and the first month’s fee.
There is no first month´s fee and joining fee for the Funded English-only programme.
Step 7: We confirm your place
We will confirm your place in writing. Your place is now guaranteed.
Step 8: Your child starts at Les Petites Etoiles: Congratulations!!!
Parents or nannies are required during the first week(s) for the settling-in period (click here for full settling-in details).
