Answers to common questions
WHAT ARE YOUR OPENING TIMES?
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR OPENING TIMES. WE ARE OPEN DURING TERM TIME ONLY.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SEND MY CHILD TO PRE-SCHOOL?
From September 2024, the fee is £4 per day regardless whether your child attends one or both sessions. Depending on your household circumstances, you may be eligible for 15 - 30 hours funded by the Local Authority. We accept funded hours from families living in both England and Wales. Please see our Sessions & fees page for more information.
FROM WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILDREN ATTEND?
WE ACCEPT CHILDREN FROM AGE 2YRS UP UNTIL PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE. CHILDREN UNDER 3YRS CAN ONLY ATTEND FOR HALF DAYS INITIALLY.
WHAT FUNDING DO YOU ACCEPT?
WE ARE REGISTERED TO ACCEPT NURSERY EDUCATION FUNDING FROM THE TERM AFTER YOUR CHILD TURNS 3. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU LIVE IN ENGLAND OR WALES, YOU CAN CLAIM 15 HOURS. IF BOTH PARENTS ARE WORKING, YOU CAN CLAIM UP TO 30 HOURS..
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.GOV.UK/HELP-WITH-CHILDCARE-COSTS/FREE-CHILDCARE-AND-EDUCATION-FOR-2-TO-4-YEAR-OLDS
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.GOV.UK/HELP-WITH-CHILDCARE-COSTS/FREE-CHILDCARE-AND-EDUCATION-FOR-2-TO-4-YEAR-OLDS
WHY DO YOU CHARGE AN APPLICATION FEE?
WE ASK FOR A £30 DEPOSIT WHEN YOU APPLY FOR YOUR CHILD’S PLACE AS FROM THIS POINT A LOT OF ADMINISTRATION IS INVOLVED TO MAKE SURE THAT WE CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU AND YOUR CHILD, AND, IN THE PAST, WE’VE FOUND THAT PARENTS DON’T ALWAYS TAKE UP THE PLACE AFTER THIS. TO ENABLE US TO USE OUR TIME EFFICIENTLY AND TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE CONFIDENT WITH SENDING YOUR CHILD TO OUR SETTING, WE HAVE INTRODUCED THIS FEE.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PLACE FOR MY CHILD?
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR APPLICATION FORM. JUST FILL IT OUT AND SEND IT BACK TO THE PRE-SCHOOL (OR EMAIL [email protected]) WITH YOUR APPLICATION FEE OF £30.
ONCE WE’VE RECEIVED BOTH WE WILL GO AHEAD AND BOOK YOUR CHILD INTO THE SESSIONS THAT YOU HAVE REQUESTED, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
ONCE WE’VE RECEIVED BOTH WE WILL GO AHEAD AND BOOK YOUR CHILD INTO THE SESSIONS THAT YOU HAVE REQUESTED, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO WEAR A UNIFORM?
AT TUTSHILL PRE-SCHOOL WE DO HAVE A UNIFORM THAT YOU ARE WELCOME TO PURCHASE - IT'S LOVELY, BUT NOT COMPULSORY!
WE HAVE LIGHT BLUE POLO SHIRTS AND NAVY-BLUE SWEATSHIRTS WITH OUR LOGO ON THEM. YOU CAN BUY THESE FROM OUR ONLINE SHOP HERE OR DIRECTLY FROM PRE-SCHOOL.
T-SHIRTS ARE £6.50, AND SWEATSHIRTS ARE £9. BOTH ARE AVAILABLE IN SIZES 2-3YRS AND 3-4YRS.
WE HAVE LIGHT BLUE POLO SHIRTS AND NAVY-BLUE SWEATSHIRTS WITH OUR LOGO ON THEM. YOU CAN BUY THESE FROM OUR ONLINE SHOP HERE OR DIRECTLY FROM PRE-SCHOOL.
T-SHIRTS ARE £6.50, AND SWEATSHIRTS ARE £9. BOTH ARE AVAILABLE IN SIZES 2-3YRS AND 3-4YRS.
WHAT SHOULD I DRESS MY CHILD IN?
IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO WEAR THE UNIFORM, THEN PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CHILDREN PLAY OUTDOORS FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE DAY IN THE SANDPIT, WATER AND MUD KITCHEN, AND ALSO DO PAINTING INDOORS SO CLOTHES MAY GET RATHER MESSY!
WE ASK THAT YOU DRESS YOUR CHILD APPROPRIATELY AND THAT OPEN TOE SHOES OR CROCS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
WE ALSO ASK THAT ALL CHILDREN COME ALONG TO THEIR SESSIONS READY TO PLAY OUTDOORS IN WELLIES & WATERPROOFS IN THE WINTER AND WITH SUN CREAM ALREADY APPLIED IN THE SUMMER.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL CLOTHES AND SHOES ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME
WE ASK THAT YOU DRESS YOUR CHILD APPROPRIATELY AND THAT OPEN TOE SHOES OR CROCS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
WE ALSO ASK THAT ALL CHILDREN COME ALONG TO THEIR SESSIONS READY TO PLAY OUTDOORS IN WELLIES & WATERPROOFS IN THE WINTER AND WITH SUN CREAM ALREADY APPLIED IN THE SUMMER.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL CLOTHES AND SHOES ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME
DO YOU PROVIDE LUNCH FOR MY CHILD?
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE LUNCH ONSITE FOR CHILDREN AS WE DO NOT HAVE THE RELEVANT FACILITIES. IF YOUR CHILD IS BOOKED IN TO STAY FOR LUNCH, THEN PLEASE PROVIDE THEM WITH A PACKED LUNCH IN A WIPE-CLEAN LUNCHBOX.
WE SIT DOWN FOR LUNCH BETWEEN 12PM – 1PM EVERY DAY TOGETHER. THE CHILDREN WILL HAVE ACCESS TO WATER ALL DAY AND WE PROVIDE A MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK WITH MILK OR WATER.
WE ARE FULL INCLUSIVE AND EXPERIENCED WITH CHILDREN WITH DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, ALLERGIES OR INTOLERANCES. PLEASE DO SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF THE TEAM IF YOU ARE CONCERNED AT ALL.
WE SIT DOWN FOR LUNCH BETWEEN 12PM – 1PM EVERY DAY TOGETHER. THE CHILDREN WILL HAVE ACCESS TO WATER ALL DAY AND WE PROVIDE A MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK WITH MILK OR WATER.
WE ARE FULL INCLUSIVE AND EXPERIENCED WITH CHILDREN WITH DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, ALLERGIES OR INTOLERANCES. PLEASE DO SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF THE TEAM IF YOU ARE CONCERNED AT ALL.
WHAT ARE YOU STAFFING LEVELS/RATIOS?
LEGAL STAFFING RATIOS FOR 2 YEAR-OLDS (UNTIL THEIR THIRD BIRTHDAY) ARE 1:4, THEN AFTERWARDS 1:8, ALTHOUGH WE ENDEAVOUR TO BRING THIS DOWN TO 1:6.
To ensure high quality of care for all our children, we have a limit of four 2 year olds per session.
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To ensure high quality of care for all our children, we have a limit of four 2 year olds per session.
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DO YOU MAKE ANY PROFIT FROM MY FEES?
WE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROFIT FROM OUR FEES, THESE COVER BASIC RUNNING COSTS AND STAFFING.
TO ENABLE US TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, REPLACE FURNITURE ETC WE NEED TO RAISE FUNDS AS WE ARE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION. PLEASE FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU CAN HELP HERE
TO ENABLE US TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, REPLACE FURNITURE ETC WE NEED TO RAISE FUNDS AS WE ARE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION. PLEASE FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU CAN HELP HERE
HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
PLEASE CALL US ON 01291 629134, BUT PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE CAN ONLY ANSWER THE PHONE DURING OPENING HOURS. IF WE DON'T ANSWER, IT WILL BE BECAUSE WE'RE WITH THE CHILDREN, SO DO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU.
ALTERNATIVELY PLEASE CONTACT US VIA THIS FORM
ALTERNATIVELY PLEASE CONTACT US VIA THIS FORM
