We are a friendly villagePre-school offering an enjoyable and interesting education to children aged between two and a half, and four-plus years.
In addition to Great Chesterford and Little Chesterford, children might join us from many of the surrounding towns and villages including Littlebury, Littlebury Green and Ickleton.
Pre-school is open every weekday morning from to during normal school term time.
From January 2008 we will be introducing 2 afternoon sessions, Monday and a Thursday, 12.30-3.00pm.(Please note that it is not possible to do both a morning and an afternoon session on the same day).
LATEST NEWS
Pre-School AGM on 10th July 2008, more info soon !
Pre-School Quiz Night on 12th July 2008, more info soon !
The Pre-school meets at the Community Centre which is located on the Recreation Ground,
Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, near Saffron Walden. Ample car parking is available at the Community Centre. The full address can be found in the prospectus.
Facilities enjoyed by Pre-school include:
Large open indoor play area
Separate quiet areas
Dedicated children's toilets and washing facilities
Food preparation and serving facilities
Adjacent to the Recreation Ground and Play Area
Play and learning materials including table top toys; jigsaws; drawing and colouring; painting; sand and water play; play dough; train track or cars; dressing up
Books
Physical games and play equipment including trikes; larger ride-on and ride-in toys; climbing frame and slide.
Pre-school Fees
The fees are £10.50 per unfunded morning session and £3.50 per funded morning session. Unfunded children attending afternoon sessions will be charged £8.75 per afternoon session. Government funding is available for all four year olds, and for children resident in Essex funding is available from the start of the term after their third birthday.
We offer a 10% discount to the second child for twins or for the second child of children from the same family.
Lunch Club, held on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12.15pm-1.00pm, is charged at £2.00 per session.
Management of Pre-school
The Pre-school is managed by a volunteer Committee of parents who serve for a term not exceeding four years. The Supervisor is also represented on this committee. The Committee sets the Pre-school policies, manages the finances and engages staff. The Supervisor is responsible for the smooth running of the Pre-school on a day to day basis, and reports to the Committee.
The committee meets monthly in a member's home, and new members are always welcome. All minutes from the committee meetings are available for parents to view if they wish.
We had an Ofsted Inspection looking at Nursery Education for Funded Three and Four Year old children in June 2007. A copy of the report is available for viewing.
If you would like more information please contact the Pre-school Supervisor, Janet Speed on 01799 530665 (Pre-school hours only).
For admissions enquiries only please phone 07530 636405or email: