Shipdham Pre-School
We’re proud to have a caring, qualified, and experienced team who put children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. There are always first aid trained staff on duty, and every team member holds a current DBS check as well as Child Protection training. We also have specialists in special educational needs, sign language, and behaviour management, ensuring we can support every child as an individual.
Session Details
Session Times
Preschool is open Monday to Friday during term time only.
Morning Session: 9.00 to 12.00
Afternoon Session: 12.00 to 15.00
Wraparound Care
Flexible wraparound care is also available.
Breakfast club from 7:00 onwards.
After session additional care 15.00 - 17.30
We offer a healthy breakfast during breakfast club and a healthy snack during after session care, which are included in the price.
Lunch and Snacks
A healthy snack is provided for all children during morning sessions. Children who access the afternoon sessions can either bring a packed lunch or alternatively a hot meal can be provided from the school canteen at a charge of £2.30 payable directly to the school in advance.
Age
The majority of our children are aged from 2 years to compulsory school age, however we do also have a separate baby room for a small number of children aged under 2.
Toileting
Your child does not need to be toilet trained to attend the setting. We can offer advice and support when you choose to begin toilet training, or continue any routine you have already implemented.
Uniform
There is no uniform policy at our setting, but sweatshirts and T-shirts with the preschool logo are available to purchase for those who wish to. Order forms can be obtained from preschool, payable via bank transfer. We ask that your child attends the pre-school in clothes marked clearly with their name. Wellies and slippers are also recommended for the winter months.
Settling In Sessions
Flexible settling in sessions can be arranged for your child and you to familiarise yourselves with the preschool and get to know our staff.
Prices
Between 9:00 - 15:00
Under 2 years £6.00 per hour
2 Years £5.50 per hour
3 – 4 years £5.00 per hour
Breakfast Club and After Session Care
£5 .00 per Breakfast session
£6 per afterschool session
regardless of drop off / pick up time.
All fees are payable by the end of each month.
Funding
We provide places for children who are eligible for government-funded childcare.
Universal offer - 3–4 year olds: All children are entitled to up to 15 hours of free childcare per week
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From September 2025 in England, the government-funded childcare entitlement doubled from 15 to 30 hours per week for eligible working parents with children aged 9 months to under 5 years old. This expansion applies to all eligible children from the term after they turn nine months until they start school. Parents must meet eligibility criteria,.
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.Applications are made via the GOV.UK website, and parents must reconfirm their eligibility every three months.
For the most up-to-date information and to check your eligibility, please visit the Childcare Choices website.
Childcare Vouchers
Many employers offer childcare vouchers as part of their benefit schemes. We are already registered with many of these and can register with others if needed.