Daily life in pre-school
At Apple Orchard Pre-School we pride ourselves on our understanding of the things that really matter to parents when it comes to childcare. Through the utilisation of our many child care policies and procedures, free settling in sessions for your child, an effective key person system and a key focus on working in partnership with parents at every step, we aim to ensure that your child receives a start second to none.
Our setting believes that care and education are equally important in the experience which we offer children. The routines and activities that make up the day in the setting are provided in ways that:
- Help each child to feel that she/he is a valued member of the setting;
- Ensure the safety of each child;
- Help children to gain from the social experience of being part of a group; and
- Provide children with opportunities to learn and help them to value learning.
We offer a safe, nurturing environment in which each individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve their potential through meaningful play experiences. Our free-flowing space from indoors to outdoors ensures those children who learn best through active movement can thrive too. Our environment supports the children’s problem-solving skills and nurturing their creativity, as well as providing rich opportunities for their developing imagination, inventiveness and resourcefulness. Outdoor activities contribute to children’s health, their physical development and their knowledge of the world around them. The children have the opportunity and are encouraged, to take part in outdoor child-chosen and adult-led activities, as well as those provided in the indoor playroom
We provide a varied and interactive Curriculum that concentrates on In the Moment Planning which supports development and encourages independence to help children prepare for school. This we achieve through a wide range of equipment and resources, where children’s interests are developed.
Opening times
Apple Orchard Pre-School session charges are based on an Hourly rate of £4.60 per hour.
Silver Street Campus
Morning Session-8.50am – (11.35am 2.75hrs @ £4.60 per hr = £12.65)
Lunch Club- 11.35am – 12.35pm (1 hr @ £4.60 per hour = £4.60)
Afternoon Session- 12.35pm – (3.20pm 2.75 hrs @ £4.60 per hour = £12.65)
Whole Day -8.50am – 3.20pm (6.5 hrs @ £4.60 per hour = £29.90)
Ditton Street Campus
Morning Session -9am – 11.45am (2.75hrs @ £4.60 per hr = £12.65)
Lunch Club- 11.45am – 12.45pm (1 hr @ £4.60 per hour = £4.60)
Afternoon Session -12.45pm – 3.30pm (2.75 hrs @ £4.60 per hour = £12.65)
Whole Day -9am – 3.30pm (2.5 hrs @ £4.60 per hour =£29.90)
Snack is charged at £5 per term for all children attending the pre-schools. This will be included in your invoice.