Opening Times for Grasshoppers (6 months to 2 year olds)

8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

Children must be registered to attend at least 2 days per week.

Opening Times for Ladybirds (2-3 year olds) and Hedgehogs (3-4 year olds):

We are open:  8.30am to 3.00pm

Children must be registered to attend at least 2 days per week.

Children of all abilities are welcome at our setting and we will happily discuss your child’s needs with you.

Badger’s Rest Opening Times:

Breakfast Club:                       7.30am to 8.30am      

After School Club:                  3.00pm to 6.00pm                  

There is no minimum session requirement per week for ‘Badger’s Rest’.  You are able to make ad-hoc bookings via your online Scopay account.

Snack

Morning:         We promote healthy eating and ask that a nutritious snack is provided for the children. A choice of milk or water will also be provided at snack time. 

Afternoon:       Fruit snacks will be provided to the children by the school.

Lunch Time:

Fresh hot meals are cooked on-site and are available to all children, at the current cost of £2.75 per day.  Alternatively, a healthy  (nut-free) packed lunch can be provided by yourself.

Prices:

6 months to 2 year olds: £7.50 per hour              £75.00 per day

2-3 year olds:                             £6.50 per hour            £42.25 per day

3-5 year olds:                              £6.30 per hour            £40.95 per day

Any payments due will be requested by invoice every half-term.

Grasshoppers (6 months to 2 years) is open 48 weeks of the year.

Term dates for Ladybirds and Hedgehogs run in line with the school.     

From September 2026 the following pricing will apply:

6 months to 2 year olds: £8.50 per hour              £85.00 per day

2-3 year olds:                             £7.50 per hour            £48.75 per day

3-5 year olds:                              £7.20 per hour            £46.80 per day

     

Funding

We are part of Hampshire County Council’s Early Education Plan and can receive funding for eligible children from 9 months to four years old. 

The government website https://beststartinlife.gov.uk// gives information on what you may be entitled to claim. 

All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours a week free childcare starting the term after their 3rd birthday; this can be claimed for 38 weeks of the year. Once your child has started Pre School, you will be given a funding claim form at the beginning of each term. Please ask our staff if you need help or advice filling in the form.

Some working parents are entitled to 30 hours of free childcare a week from the term after their child turns 9 months old. You can check if you are eligible at the following Government website: 

https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-tax-free-childcare

Parents who wish to claim 30 hours funding for 9 month to 4-year olds, need to apply for an eligibility code by the following deadlines: 31st August; 31st December; 31st March.

15 hours of Early Learning for 2 year olds is available to families in England who receive extra support such as Universal Credit.

Children with significant special educational needs may also be able to access additional funding under the Disability Access Funding.

 

It is our intent that children who enter Pre-School begin their lifelong learning journey by developing physically, verbally, cognitively and emotionally whilst also embedding a positive attitude to school and a love of learning.

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