We welcome children to Whitchurch Pre-School from 2 years old.  

​​Opening Dates and Sessions Available

​​​We open every weekday during term time, mirroring Whitchurch Primary School’s
term dates and inset days. We offer the following sessions at our setting:​​

Early Drop off: 08:30 to 08:45
Morning session: 08:45 to 11:45
Lunch: 11:45 to 12:15
Afternoon session: 12:15 to 15:15
Late collection: 15:15 to 15.30
​​

Funded Hours
Whitchurch Preschool is an approved early years provider. We accept:
15 hours per week of funded early education for all three- and four-year-olds
30 hours per week for eligible working parents

 15 hours per week for eligible two-year-olds
Funded hours are provided free at the point of use and are not conditional on the
purchase of any additional services or extras.
For those who are eligible for funded hours, the use of those hours is optional:
parents may choose to pay for some or all of their children’s hours, under the fee
regime is detailed below.

Parents claiming funded hours may be required to provide eligibility codes and
documentation by the relevant deadlines.
Fees
​Where a child’s attendance exceeds their funded entitlement, or where a child is not
eligible for funding, fees are charged in line with the table shown further below. Fees
are subject to at least annual review.
Deposit
A fully refundable deposit is payable on the first application for a place at Whitchurch
Preschool. The deposit:
Secures the child’s place when offered
For funded hours, will be refunded by the headcount date in the term that the
place is taken up

For unfunded hours, will be credited against the child’s final invoice when they
leave the Preschool, with any final credit balance remitted
The deposit amount is reviewed at least annually and included in the table below.
Hot meals
​Our lunch arrangements are flexible. Children may bring a packed lunch at no
additional cost. Alternatively, hot lunches are available daily, at a rate shown in the
table below. There is a board outside the preschool where you can view the menu for
the week and select your option.
Hot lunches are optional and not a condition of accessing funded childcare.
Invoices and Payment
Fees are invoiced half-termly in advance and are payable within 30 days of
billing. There is no refund of fees for non-attendance.
Childcare Vouchers
​We accept childcare vouchers and are registered with HMRC’s tax-free childcare
scheme, but it may be necessary for certain ones to be set up by you (the parent or
carer) and the Treasurer. The HMRC link for more information is
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/paying-for-childcare-getting-help-from-
Your employer leaflet IR115. The setting Ofsted number is 2571742. Please contact
the Supervisor if you wish to set this up.

Deposits
Fully Refundable Deposit £50
Lunch Fees
Fees for hot lunches (where opted for) £3.22
Fees (applicable to unfunded hours only – no charge is made for funded
hours)

                   

**Fees for 2-Year-Olds and 3 & 4-Year-Olds**

 

 | 2-Year-Olds | 3 & 4-Year-Olds |

|----------------------------|--------------|------------------|

| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | £2.25 | £2.25 |

| 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM | £22.50 | £21.00 |

| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch Supervision: £3.75 | Lunch Supervision: £3.50 |

| 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM | £22.50 | £21.00 |

| 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | £2.25 | £2.25 |

 

This table outlines the fees for different time slots for 2-year-olds and 3 & 4-year-olds, including charges for early drop-off, morning and afternoon sessions, lunch supervision, and late collection.

Voluntary Contributions
Whitchurch Preschool welcomes voluntary, ongoing support from families who are
able to contribute to the wider life and sustainability of the setting. We are volunteer-
led in a small village, and any contribution is incredibly helpful in supporting the long-
term viability of the Preschool.

For families who are able and willing, we welcome voluntary donations on a one-off
or ongoing basis. Donations are entirely voluntary and are not linked to childcare fees or
funded entitlement.