Admissions

We are a fully inclusive pre-school and welcome all families to our pre-school. We will ensure that our service is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children. We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families.

Admissions are done on a first come first served basis. We admit children from 6 months to 5 years old.

The pre-school rooms are open Monday through Friday. Session times in the pre-school rooms are:

• The morning session is from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm daily.
• An afternoon session runs from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. 
• An extended session runs from 9.00 am to 3.00pm.

The baby and toddler room is open on Monday through Friday mornings. Session times are 9.00am – 1.00pm. Please contact the office for session fees.

Fees

We are committed to providing Early Years education under the free entitlement nursery funding for 3 and 4 year olds.

There is opportunity for children to stay with us for their reception year if they wish. In this instance the place is fully funded by Essex Early Years.

From September 2011 the fees are as follows:

Registration fee of £50 which includes one item of uniform and a bag. Additional items of uniform can be purchased..

Term Fees for pre-school rooms:

• Each Morning session (9am to 1pm), for the term £236
• Each Afternoon session (1pm to 3pm), for the term 117.50
• Each All day session (9am to 3pm) for the term £330

The fee is the same for all three terms irrespective of length.

One-off Fees:

• One off morning £22.50
• One off afternoon £10
• One off all day £30

Children receive free education entitlement grant if they are three years old on 31st March, 31st August and 31st December preceeding the term.

Additional charges may be made for school trips .