Rising Threes
Chelsea Open Air provides places for a limited number of ‘Rising Threes’.
‘Rising Threes’ are children who are turning three within the academic term that they start Nursery.
When does your child become a Rising Three?
D.O.B- turning 3 within these dates. | Academic Term they are considered a Rising Three |
1st September-31st December | Autumn Term |
1st January-31st March | Spring Term |
1st April- 31st August | Summer Term |
Rising Threes do not receive funding for education in the same way that three and four year olds do, therefore the admissions process is slightly different. The school does not receive government funding for 15 or 30 hour places until the academic term after a child turns 3. Therefore a fee will be charged or parents can apply for 2yr old funding.
Some children are eligible for 2-year-old funding. Please see below for more information.
Option 1:
Free early learning for 2 year olds
Funded 15 hour places are available from April 2024 for qualifying 2 year olds.
Busy 2’s
There are two types of funding:
In RBKC ‘Busy 2’s’ funding is available for families on lower incomes or where there is a particular family circumstance or need. Please visit https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/2yo to see if you qualify.
Working Families
From April 2024 15 hours of funding is also available for qualifying working parents. Please use the following link to apply for your voucher code www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-you’re-working
Option 2:
Paid places for Rising Threes
We offer 15 hour places Monday to Friday 9.00am-12.00pm.
There is also an opportunity to pay for additional hours, extending the day from 9.00am-4.00pm.
Hours | Cost | Deposit |
15 hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-12.00pm. | £180 per week (£36 per day) | £400 |
Full day : 9.00am-4.00pm | £84 per day (£420 per week) + lunch | £700 |
Full day: 9.00am-4.00pm including 15 hours funded | £48 per day (£240 per week) + lunch | £400 |
These costs apply for one term only as the term after your child turns three they become eligible for 3 & 4 year old funded 15 or 30 hour places.