Our Mission Statement
At Isleham Preschool we offer a warm and nurturing space for children to truly be themselves and flourish.
Our unique village location means we can offer a home from home experience incorporating nature and community life into our rich learning experiences.
We believe children are the future and so our investment is invaluable.
Information
When can my child start?
Our main intake for children is September. If spaces permit we will also have intakes in January and April each academic year.
Opening Times
Isleham Preschool operates from a purpose built building in the grounds of Isleham Primary School. We are open Monday - Friday 09.00-15.00 (6 hours) term time only. We offer early morning chargeable (non funded) session 08.30-09.00 and Late afternoon chargeable (non funded) session 15.00-15.30 available.
Term dates are available here.
Preschool day
8:30 Preschool opens for early morning chargeable session
9:00-11.40 Free flow learning - inside/outside
9.30-10.30 Rolling snack (seasonal fruit and veg provided by us)
11.40-12.00 Group time
12.00 AM Session Ends / PM Session starts
12:00-12.30 Lunchtime
12:30-13.00 Group time
13.00-15.00 Free flow learning - inside/outside
13.30-14.30 Rolling snack (seasonal fruit and veg provided by us)
14.45-15.00 Group time
15.00-15.30 Late afternoon session chargeable session
Snacks and drinks
Children have access to fresh water throughout the day. We provide cups, so no need to bring a bottle.
AM snack - We provide morning snack and milk/water for the children at preschool.
PM snack - We provide afternoon snack and water for the children at preschool.
Lunch
We promote healthy eating at our setting. Please provide your child with a healthy balanced diet within their lunch boxes. Please ensure that all grapes and other small round items are cut long ways to avoid choking.
Please no nuts, bananas or sweets in lunch boxes.
Session timetable
Morning session (3 hours) 09.00-12.00
Afternoon session with lunch (3 hours) 12:00 - 15.00
Full day session with lunch (6 hours) 09.00-15.00
Fees
Early morning session 08.30-09.00 (non funded) £3.50
AM session (3 hours) = £18
PM session with lunch (3 hours) = £18.00
Full day sessions with lunch (6 hours) = £36.00
Late afternoon session 15.00-15.30 (non-funded) £3.50
Please note that fees are charged by the session regardless of arrival or pick up times.
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.