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
The Baby Room and Pre School is registered to take from 9 months of age to 4 year old plus, these funding streams will be offered to all children that qualify.
As a setting we offer up to a maximum of 30 hours per week of government funding.
The government provides payment for 38 weeks. We open for 38 weeks per year, term time only.
We charge a snacks and consumables fee of 80p per funded hour attended to all government funded children. Parents/Carers will receive an invoice each month detailing this or you do have the option of supplying snacks and consumables, you will need to discuss this with the manager.
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 monthly. This will cover all funded hours, snacks/consumables/additional hours, when the invoice will need to be paid, when paid you will also receive a receipt.
Fees will be increasing as of September 2026 3 years and above £6.75 per hour, 2- 3 years will be £7.25 per hour and babies will be increasing as of April 2026 to £9.25 per hour.
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.