Term Dates
Sessions and Fees
Our session times are as follows:
Morning Sessions: Monday - Friday 8:50am - 11:50am
Lunch Club: Monday - Friday 11:50am - 12:35pm
Afternoon Sessions: Monday - Thursday 12:35pm - 3:35pm
Afternoon Session: Friday - 12:35pm - 3pm
We are a term-time only Pre-School and are closed during the school holidays, bank holidays and inset days. Term dates can be found below.
Paying for your child's sessions
.Depending on your circumstances, several funding options are available to help pay for your child's sessions at Pre-School, outlined below. The childcare choices site is useful for checking what you may be eligible for. We are very happy to help if you have any questions regarding funding.
15 Hours Universal Funding
All children aged 3 & 4 are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare from the term after their 3rd birthday.
Working Families Funding
Depending on your family circumstances and earnings, your child may be entitled to up to 30 hours of funded sessions. You can check your eligibility on the Gov website here.
EL2 - 15 Hours
Your 2-year-old may qualify if you receive Universal Credit, Income Support, or if the child has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) or receives Disability Living Allowance.
Tax-Free Childcare
We are registered with the Tax-Free childcare scheme and you may use funds from your Tax-Free Childcare account to pay for your child's sessions. To apply go to the Tax-Free Childcare site.
Fee-Paying
If you are not entitled to funding and will be paying for sessions, our most recent fees are available upon request.
Parental Payment
A Parental Payment of £1.50 per funded session is added to invoices. This payment covers the cost of snacks and consumables, as well as extra-curricular activities and special events. This is a voluntary fee.
Your eligibility for funding will need to be checked and confirmed prior to our child starting. Please ensure that fees are paid in advance and on time. We reserve the right to deny attendance if fees are not paid within two weeks of the date on the invoice.
What does my child need to bring each day?
Learning is messy, so please send your child in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty!
Every child should have a named set of spare clothes, especially if they are potty training. If your child wears nappies, please provide enough nappies and wipes for each session.
We play outside every day, rain or shine! Please make sure your child brings a coat and wellies. In winter, they will also need a hat and gloves; in summer, a sun hat and sun cream.
Please avoid open-toed sandals and unnecessary jewellery for safety.
All children need a named water bottle. Children staying for lunch should bring a healthy packed lunch.
Please make sure all clothing and belongings are clearly named.
A preschool drawstring bag can be purchased from the office and is the perfect size for your child's belongings.
Keeping your child safe
Safeguarding the children in our care is always our priority and the foundation of everything we do at Molly's Pre-School. If you wish to read our Safeguarding Policy you can find it in our policy section.
All our staff refresh their Safeguarding training every year, and all hold relevant Paediatric First Aid certificates. We are also experienced in supporting children with severe allergies and complex health conditions.
Both Pre-Schools are based on secure sites within school premises, and are locked during sessions. We maintain high staff-to-child ratios and thorough risk assessments are undertaken before any activity or outing.
Children must be collected at the end of a session by a known adult. If someone else needs to collect your child, we use a password system and must be notified in advance.
Mobile phones are not to be used in the pre-school rooms or gardens at any time.
If you have any questions regarding our Safeguarding culture, do not hesitate to contact us. If you see something that concerns you whilst on the premises, our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Nicki Ewen.
Policies
The pre-school's policies help us to ensure that we provide a high-quality service for the children attending and their families. The pre-school staff work together to adopt the policies and have the opportunity to take part in their on-going review, which takes place at staff meetings every 6 weeks. These reviews help us to make sure that the policies reflect the needs of the children in our care and remain current. Our policies are detailed below in brief.
Full and detailed copies of all Molly’s pre-school's policies can be found on the Parent's Notice Board for your perusal inside both Pre-Schools. There is one copy, which can be borrowed and returned, and one which is kept in pre-school at all times. If you have any questions regarding the content of any of our Policies, do not hesitate to speak to management.