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

Term Dates 2019 – 2020
Term 1
Wednesday 4/9/19 – inset day – staff only
Thursday 5/9/19 – Friday 25/10/19
Half Term Monday 28/10/19 – Friday 1/11/19
Monday 4/11/19 – inset day – staff only
Tuesday 5/11/19 – Tuesday 17/12/19 + Christmas Party on Wednesday 18/12/19 10am – 1pm – all children invited
 
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS – THURSDAY 19/12/19 – FRIDAY 3/1/20
 
Term 2
Monday 6/1/20 – Friday 14/2/20
Half Term Monday 17/2/20 – Friday 21/2/20
Monday 24/2/20 – Friday 3/4/20
 
EASTER HOLIDAYS – MONDAY 6/4/20 – 17/4/20
 
Term 3
Monday 20/4/20 – Friday 22/5/20 
 Closed Bank holiday Friday 8/5/20
Half Term Monday 25/5/20 – Friday 29/5/20
Monday 1/6/20 – inset day – staff only
Tuesday 2/6/20 – Friday 17/7/20

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.