Service Description
Service Description:St Joseph''s Pre-school has been established for over 25 years. We are an independent registered charity run by a management committee, which includes parent members.
At St Joseph''s Preschool our vision is to offer a safe, happy place where everyone is known and valued, and where differing needs are acknowledged, accepted and met. We will provide stimulating, motivating and challenging activities that will engage children and help them to become independent, develop curiosity and develop respect for themselves and others. We follow child led activities and scaffold their learning through play.
St Joseph''s Preschool have a large playroom where children are free to explore and learn through play. We have a gated outside area, with access to lots of activities at all times. Children can use their imagination skills with the loose parts play, explore the mud kitchen and explore different gross motor resources. We follow the Early years Foundation Stage Curriculum. We recognise that all children have different needs and abilities and support children to develop in their individual ways. Staff have training to support children with SEND needs and we are a recognised Communication Friendly Setting. We work with multi agencies and support children and families with other professionals.
We welcome applications from children of all faiths however, our Admissions Policy gives priority to children who are baptised Catholics. We are open during school term times only and close for all school holidays, Inset days and bank holidays. We provide snacks. We have a lunchtime routine and your child will be required to bring in a healthy packed lunch from home.
We have a close working relationship with St Joseph''s Catholic Primary School however, we are not part of the school and attendance at pre-school does not guarantee a place, a separate application would need to be made at the appropriate time.
Additional Funding Information
Answered Questions:- 01. Childcare Provider Offers Funded Morning Sessions: Yes
- 02. Childcare Provider Offers Afternoon Funded Sessions: Yes
- 03. Childcare Provider Offers All Day Funded Sessions: Yes
- 04. Funded Sessions Can Be Stretched Over How Many Weeks Of The Year?: No
- Pre school is open for 38 weeks per year.
- 05. No Funded Session Is Conditional On Taking Extra Fee-Paying Hours: Yes
- Funded sessions are not conditional on extra fee paying hours being booked.
- 06. Childcare Provider Has A Charges Policy: Yes
- 07. If Parents Do Not Want To Pay For Meals Provider Is Happy For You To Bring Packed Meals: Yes
- Yes children can bring packed lunches.We do not provide lunch on premises.
- 08. The Provider Has A Healthy Eating Policy That Is Shared With Parents Who Bring Packed Meals: Yes
- 09. If Parents Do Not Want To Pay For Consumables, The Provider Is Happy For Parents To Bring Items: Yes
- We do not make charges for consumables.
Cost information
Provider Costs:2-3yrs- A. Cost - Non Funded: £7.00 Per Hour from 08-Apr-2026
- D. Breakfast : £1.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
- E. Lunch: £0.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
- G. Snacks: £1.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
- H. Nappies, wipes, suncream: £0.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
3-4yrs- A. Cost - Non Funded: £7.00 Per Hour from 08-Apr-2026
- D. Breakfast : £1.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
- E. Lunch: £0.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
- F. Tea: £1.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
- H. Nappies, wipes, suncream: £0.00 Per Day from 08-Apr-2026
SEND Information
Special Needs Area of Experience:Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder
Autistic Spectrum
Can Administer Medication
Challenging Behaviours
Complex Health Needs
Continence Issue
Diabetes
Downs Syndrome
Dyslexia
Hearing Impairment
Language/communication Needs
Learning Difficulties
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health Needs
Multiple Sensory Impairment (both Deaf And Blind)
Physical Disability
Speech And Language Difficulties
Visual Impairment
Facilities Available
Facilities:- Breakfast Available
- Key Worker System
- Lunch Facilities
- Outdoor Area