Our Sessions
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Breakfast Club
We offer a Breakfast Club each morning from 8:00am to 8:45am, providing a calm and welcoming start to the day. Children can enjoy a simple breakfast of toast or cereal while spending time with friends before the session begins.
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All Day Session
Our full day session runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm.
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Flexible Sessions
We also offer flexible session options to suit families’ needs. Morning sessions run from 8:45am to 11:45am, with the option to stay for lunch until 12:15pm. Afternoon sessions are available from 12:15pm to 3:15pm, or from 11:45am to 3:15pm including lunch. These options allow families to choose the session pattern that works best for their child.
Our Fees
Breakfast Club £4.25 per session. Breakfast Club is not covered by government funding.
All Day and Flexible sessions are charged at £6.40 per non funded hour
£2 per day your child attends preschool to cover the cost of fruit and consumables like arts, crafts, toys, cooking equipment, cooking ingredients, themed events etc.
Funding
We are registered to receive Government funding which covers 38 weeks per year.
Information is available here:
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Dorset Council www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childcare/childcare-funding/childcare-funding-options
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Best Start in Life website www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support
3 and 4 Year Old's:
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From the term after their third birthday, every child is entitled to 15 hours of preschool education per week.
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Some working families may be eligible for 30 hours per week for three and four year old's:
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lf you and your partner (or if a lone parent) work full or part-time hours.
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You may still be eligible if you're on maternity, paternity or adoption leave, or if you're unable to work.
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2 Year Old's:
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Some two year old's are eligible for 15 hours if their family are receiving benefits.
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Two year old's with working parents are eligible for 15 hours for which you will need an eligibility code.
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Check your eligibility and apply here: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childcare/childcare-funding/15-hours-funded-childcare-for-2-year-olds
PLEASE NOTE:
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Additional fees at £6.40 per hour are payable for any hours or part hours over and above the 15 or 30 government funded hours.
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We deal with the funding claim and will ask you to complete and sign a funding form once a term.
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Parents are responsible for obtaining and renewing an eligibility code if needed; the preschool is unable to help with this.
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Other funding options include Tax-Free Childcare and Tax Credits.