Stone & Fairford Leys Childcare Limited
Preschool/Breakfast & Out of School club
“At Stone and Fairford Leys we open the door to a world of learning and development, offering a nurturing and enabling environment with teaching and support from adults, who respond to the child's individual interests and needs to help them build on their learning over time.
Every child is Unique, they are encouraged to stand tall and grow in confidence, kindness and curiosity, there will always be a friend to
learn on or a hand to hold forming positive relationships”.
“We promote "British values" and believe in mutual respect.
Every child has a voice and when we listen to each other
we learn together!”
Mission Statement 2022
Pre-school
"At Stone & Fairford Leys Childcare Limited we are kind and show respect to our friends. We always try to make good choices in a safe and happy pre-school".
What can Stone & Fairford Leys Pre-school offer my child?
We aim to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children, where they can have fun and at the same time form friendships with other children and adults, enhancing the development and education of every child.
All managers, supervisors and deputies are trained at Level 3 or above, with 1 qualified to level 5, 50% of all other staff are trained or working towards level 2/3. Each staff member receive ongoing training through Early Years and local colleges to ensure that we are in touch with new thinking and legislation in the field of childcare and education. First Aid training is offered to ensure that a qualified first aider is present at all times.
We operate a key carer system which gives each staff member particular responsibility for a group of children. This means that your child will perhaps form a slightly closer relationship with one member of staff and the key person will know which activities will particularly benefit your child. The key person is responsible for keeping records of your child’s activities and progress. These records are entirely confidential. Only staff and parents are permitted to see these.
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT CHILDREN LEARN BETTER WHEN THEIR PARENTS ARE INVOLVED.
Stone & Fairford Leys Pre School operates an ‘open door’ policy for parents, whereby they can come into any session. Parents are also encouraged to become involved in helping within pre school sessions. Please be aware that for insurance purposes it is not possible for non-registered children/siblings to attend when a parent is helping.
How does my child start?
Children may start when a place becomes available when they are 2 years old. Parents know when they are ready. It is not necessary for your child to be out of nappies when they start pre-school. Please discuss your child’s needs with staff before your child starts.
If you decide not to send your child to Stone & Fairford Leys Pre-school, please inform us so that we can give your place to another child who is on the waiting list, failing to do this would result in paying ½ term’s fees, as pre-school’s costs still have to be met.
Sessions
3 hour session consists of:
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Children arrive and collect their name cards and post in box
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Free play – usually involving messy play, e.g. painting, sticking etc. (indoors and outdoors)
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Rolling snack time (we provide snacks and drinks)
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Tidy up time
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Gather together for large group activity or continue with free play.
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Children are collected / home time
6 hour session consists of:
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As above but after large group /fee play will be the following:
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Children wash hands, collect their lunch box and then choose a table to sit at to eat lunch (we ask parents to supply their child with a healthy packed lunch)
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Free play (Indoors and outdoors)
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Tidy up time
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Children are collected / home time
Government Funding
Pre School is registered for 2, 3 & 4 year old funding, 2 year funding is offered to those children who qualify.
As a setting we offer up to a maximum of 8 places to parents that qualify for 30 hour government funding
The government provides payment for 38 weeks. We open for 38 weeks per year, term time only.
A sundries charge of 80p per hour attended is charged to all government funded children. Parents/Carers will receive an invoice at the start of each 1/2 term with three equal payments that will be payable on the first of each month.
Opening Hours & Fees
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 9am -3pm
Minimum hours that can be attended by a child is 1 x 3 hour session per week.
Fees are currently £6.25per hour for age 3 years and above, £6.75 per hour for age 2- 3 years. An invoice will be given to you when your child starts. This will cover all hours leading up to the following half term holiday. Subsequent invoices will be given to you during the last week of each half term to cover the following half term.
Late payment charge – There will be a £25.00 late payment charge for overdue invoices; this will be added to the following ,months invoice for overdue invoices, any charges incurred with be added to the following months invoice.
Fees are reviewed to keep in line with current local charges and to cover any increasing costs.
Deposit – Deposit to be paid on acceptance of place (see terms & conditions)