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: 

  • Full day session (including lunch) £36.50
  • Half day session (morning or afternoon) £15.00
  • Lunch (If required for a half day session) £6.50

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.

Settling in sessions 

In the term before starting pre school, children will be invited to attend settling in sessions.