Our Preschool Day
Preschool is open Monday to Friday during term time as follows:
08.45 to 11.45 am Morning session (children to be collected at 11.45am)
11:45 to 12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 to 3:20 pm Afternoon session
Preschool fees are £10.00 per session (morning or afternoon) which includes a snack and £6.50 for lunchtime supervision which includes a hot meal, drink and a dessert.
All meals are cooked fresh on site by our kitchen team.
In the summer term, our Pre-School gives priority to those children who are attending Black Firs Reception Class the following year. Sessions are subject to change where necessary to accommodate this.
All sessions and fees are available on your Parentmail app. Instructions on how to use the app can be found here: https://black-firs-primary-school.schudio.com/parents/parent-mail
We are sorry we cannot refund sessions or lunch fees if your child is absent for any reason.
Outdoor Play Areas
We allow free flow of play between our indoor and outside area; children choose if they want to play inside or out. We take advantage of ‘spontaneous learning opportunities’ - snow, ice, wind, sunshine etc.
During very bad weather children stay indoors, however we ask that children have wellies and waterproof coats in the setting at all times. This allows the children to play outside even if it is rainy and wet! In the summer months we have gazebos to provide shade and ask that children are sent with a sun hat and that sun cream has already been applied before arrival at Pre-School.
We are happy to re-apply sun cream in the afternoon if a labelled sun cream is provided and permission is given on the enrolment form.
We also make as much use as possible of the school grounds such as; playing fields, playgrounds and school hall and P.E. equipment.
Uniform
Preschool children are not required to wear uniform; however, DP Sportswear do stock sweatshirts in smaller sizes. If you wish to purchase any, please visit the DP Sportswear Congleton website or call 01260 274400 for a fitting. All clothing MUST be marked with your child’s name.
Toddlers
We offer a toddler session to younger children who are not yet part of our preschool. During the sessions children get to experience preschool and join in the activities within our setting. This is a great opportunity for your child to get to know the team before starting with us.
It operates weekly in Term Time only on Tuesday mornings from 9.30 – 10.45am in the Foundation Stage (Reception and Preschool) building. Toddler sessions recommence in the second week of a new term. This gives us an opportunity to settle new starters before welcoming our toddler friends. If you would like more information, please contact Clare Hill, who runs the group (via the school office).
Toddler sessions cost only £1 and include a hot or cold drink and a biscuit.