The Pre-School provides 15 hours a week FUNDED CHILDCARE for all children aged 3 and 4 and eligible 2 year olds and 30 hours for working families. You can check if you are eligible by using the online eligibility checker at www.lancashire.gov.uk Parents could also be eligible to Tax-free childcare, for further information and to apply please see; www.childcarechoices.gov.uk, www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator and www.gov.uk/government/publications/30-hours-free-child care-eligibility

On the 20th January 2023, Ofsted visited the pre-school to perform one of their regular inspections; the overall assessment was good, of which we are very proud. A copy of the inspection report is now online and you can view our current report.

Stay and Play is for 1 hour and is on different days each term.This is an opportunity for parents or grandparents to spend some time with their child at Preschool. Please see latest newsletter for future Stay and Play dates. We offer 3 free taster sessions at the start of your childs journey with us at Pre-school. . We have recently had some new play equipment made for our outdoor area. One of our families did a skydive to fundraise for this. Our children are doing a sponsored find this half term to raise money for some small world pieces and some balancing equipment. Christmas preparations are underway and we have been practising our singing and dance moves.