Opening Times

Opening Times During the school term:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3pm

We offer:
morning sessions, afternoon sessions or all day from 9pm to 3pm.

Children are normally offered a place after the age of 2 years (depending on availability). Children who have  a place at St Nicholas School Foundations Stage can be walked to and from the school - Please ask for further details).

Fees
Fees are £13 for a three hour session payable termly in advance.

Funding
15 hours nursery education funding for three and four year old

30 hours funding for qualifying families

Two year funding for eligible two year olds.

If you are not eligible for funding with us,  fees will apply.

Universal nursery education funding is available to children the term after their third birthday and offers  five sessions (15 hours) for 38 weeks a year. Children can use the nursery education funding at more than one pre-school or nursery. If attending an LEA (Local Education Authority) Foundation Stage the funding for all five sessions must be used at that setting.

You can check if you are eligible for 30 hours funding here:-
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare?step-by-step-nav=f517cd57-3c18-4bb9-aa8b-1b907e279bf9

You can find out more about two year funding here:-
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds

Please click on the Contact Us button at the top of this page or call us  on 01865 604208 if you think you might be eligible.


We  accept employers childcare vouchers.

Working Tax Credits  

You may be entitled to Working Tax Credits  and help with childcare costs. Information at  http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/people-advise-others/entitlement-tables/work-and-child/work-pay-childcare.htm

 
Have you considered Salary Sacrifice?

Mortimer Hall Pre-School is already registered with a number of the more common schemes. Please ask the Treasurer or Janet or Caroline for more detail .Also speak to your employer. Details available at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/specialist/salary_sacrifice.htm

Term Dates

​Autumn Term
 Thursday 6th September to Friday 19th October 2018
Half term: Monday 22nd October to Friday 26th October 2018
 
Monday 29th October to Tuesday 18th December 2018
Christmas holidays: Wednesday 19th December 2018 to Friday 4th January 2019

Spring Term
 Monday 7th January to Friday 15th February 2019
Half Term: Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd February 2019
 
Monday 25th February to Friday 5th April 2019
Easter Holidays: Monday 8th April to Monday 22nd April 2019

Summer Term
 Tuesday 23rd April to Friday 24th May 2019
Half Term: Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May 2019
 
Monday 3rd June to Tuesday 23rd July 2019
 
 
** Please note these dates may vary slightly from local school holidays **

Settling In and What to Bring

When you bring  to their first session your key person will introduce herself to you, go through some necessary paperwork and discuss a settling in plan. Please be prepared to stay with your child for at least their first session.
 
Children staying for whole days or afternoon sessions at pre-school should bring a packed lunch and at about 12.15pm the children and pre-school staff sit together to eat.   This is a good time for social interaction, conversation and for helping them to prepare for having lunch at 'big school' later on.  We are aware that parents often worry about this part of the session but our experience has shown that the children enjoy lunchtimes and soon become confident at this time.  Staff will give help and support as and when required. 
 
It is important that your child is comfortable and able to join in any activities provided, so please ensure they are wearing clothes and shoes that allow then to climb, run, etc and that they can get dirty (painting, using glue, digging, etc).
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Please make sure that any removable clothes, lunch boxes and bags are clearly named.