our Mission Statement
To work in partnership with parents/carers to provide quality care and play based learning activities for all preschool children living in the local community
When can my child start?
For information about start dates- please get in touch
OPENING TIMES
Isleham Preschool operates from a purpose built building in the grounds of Isleham Primary School. We are open Monday - Friday 8.30 - 3.30 (7 hours) term time only.
Term dates are available here.
Preschool day
8:30 Preschool opens
10:00 Snack time
12:00 Lunchtime
2:00 Snack time
3:20 Preschool finishes
3:30 Preschool closes
snacks and drinks
We have a specific ‘drinks station’ for all of the children’s water bottles. We have a water machine available for children to use if their water bottle becomes empty.
AM snack - We provide morning snack and milk for the children at preschool.
PM snack - Children are encouraged to finish off food in their lunch boxes. Parents who’s children are only doing a afternoon session without lunch are asked to bring in their child’s snack.
Lunch
If your child is staying for lunch please label their lunch box. We promote healthy eating at our setting and encourage them to start with the savoury food first. Please ensure that all grapes and other small round items are cut long ways otherwise these are a choking hazard. Please no nuts or sweets.
Session timetable
Morning session without lunch (3.5 hours) 8:30am - 12:00pm
Morning sessions with lunch (4 hours) 8:30am - 12:30pm
Afternoon session with lunch (3.5 hours) 12:00 - 3:30pm
Afternoon session without lunch (3 hours) 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Full day sessions with lunch (7 hours) 8:30am - 3:30pm
Fees
A retainer cost will be required - this is be discussed upon registration
Hourly rate: £5.50
Morning session without lunch (3.5 hours) = £19.25p
Morning sessions with lunch (4 hours) = £22
Afternoon session with lunch (3.5 hours) = £19.25p
Afternoon session without lunch (3 hours) = £16.50p
Full day sessions with lunch (7 hours) = £38.50p
Please note that fees are charged by the session regardless of arrival or pick up times.
Additional sessions above agreed hours £5.50 per hour
Late collection fee of £20 for the first 15 minutes then £10 per 5 minutes after.
Late payment fee of £20
All children are eligible for Early Years Funding the term after they are 3 years old, this funding will be discounted from your total hours before invoicing for any reminding hours. More information about Early Years Funding can be found here.
Those experiencing difficulty in making this payment should put this in writing for the attention of the manager at the time of receiving an offered place at the preschool. The right to reduce or remove the charge will be at the discretion of the Management Committee and will remain a confidential matter.
Safeguarding
Our rough guide to safeguarding can be found here. All staff are trained to recognising signs of child abuse and are committed to respond promptly and appropriately to all incidents or concerns of abuse and will work with statutory agencies in accordance with the procedures that are set out in our child protection policy.