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Daisy Preschool
Daisy Pre-school is a non profit sessional pre-school for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.  We are open on weekdays during school term times. A fun, bright environment where children can play and learn in safety.  The pre-school has its own dedicated building which adjoins the Children's Centre with an outside play deck and access to a large sports field and nature trail.

Sessions at Daisy
  • We are open Term Time only.
  • Our opening times are: Monday to Thursday 9am – 3pm and Friday 9am – 2pm.
  • Childcare will be provided flexibly with start and finish times available on the hour across the day    between 9am and 3pm. 
  • Childcare bookings must be for a minimum of 2 hours in any one day and must be booked in with us over at least two separate days.
  • Children who are staying for lunch enjoy a packed lunch from home together. Lunch is between  12—1pm. See our Healthy Lunch ideas leaflet here
Fees and Charges at Daisy
  • Hourly Rates are £5.50 for 3 & 4yr olds and £6 for 2 year olds.
  • A non-refundable Registration fee is £35 for children not in receipt of government funding or who are seeking additional hours. 
  • Funded Children will be asked to pay an additional voluntary fee to cover the cost of consumables. The minimum fee is £1 for a 2 hour session with a further 50p per funded hour. Additional unfunded hours are charged at our standard hourly rate.
  • Fees are invoiced monthly in advance, via email.
  • Any outstanding unpaid accounts will incur a 10% charge against their next invoice.
  • If your child is absent due to illness or holiday, fees are still payable.  In the case of hospitalisation, fees may be waived.
  • If your child is collected late, warnings will be given followed by a charge of £15 for each 15 minute period or part thereof. If children are collected late at the end of the day (3pm) an automatic late fee will be charged without warning.
  • Session times may be changed, subject to availability. An administration fee of £20 will be charged unless 4 weeks notice is given. ​
Funded Children at Daisy
  • All children are eligible for up to 15 hours government funding the term after their 3rd birthday.
  • Some 2 year olds may be eligible for government funding. Evidence of this must be provided.
  • Some children of working parents may be eligible for the Extended Entitlement of up to 30 hours government funding.
  • Funded children accessing additional hours will be invoiced with a reduction shown for the eligible funded hours charged at our current hourly rate.
  • Funded children will be asked to pay an additional voluntary fee to cover the cost of consumables. This includes the following: snacks, drinks, arts and craft materials, resources, cleaning products, hand towels, baby wipes etc
  • Children who are eligible to Early Years Pupil Premium funding or who access 2-year-old funding will not be charged any consumable fees.
The department for Education’s operation guidance states “Government funding is intended to cover the cost to deliver up to 15 or 30 hours a week of funded high quality, flexible childcare. It is not intended to cover the cost of meals, consumables, additional hours or additional services”
Help with Childcare costs
Tax credits, universal credit or tax free childcare can help with childcare costs and can be used alone or alongside the government funding. For information on these and all government funding options including how to apply for 2 year old funding and the Extended Entitlement visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk  
We are not currently inviting parents in to look around our settings, however we have made a short 'showaround' video to share with you. 
If you want to apply for a place at Daisy please complete our pre-registration form
If you want to ask any questions, please either call us on 01803 864737 or use the contact form here
You can read our latest Ofsted report here 
DAISY PRESCHOOL Term Dates

Autumn term 2021
Starts: Monday 6 September 2021
Half term: Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2021 inc
Ends: Friday 17 December 2021

Christmas holiday
Monday 20 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022 inc

Spring term 2022
Starts: Tuesday 4 January 2022
Half term: Monday 21 February to Monday 28 February 2022 inc
Ends: Friday 8 April 2022
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