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St James Pre-School and After School Club (Church House)

Who to contact

Contact Name
Jo Evans
Contact Position
Administrator
Telephone
07905276612
E-mail
preschool.stjames@googlemail.com
Website
www.stjamestw.co.uk/.../pre-school.htm

Where to go

Address
St. James Church Office, Church House
Ferndale
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
Postcode
TN2 3RL

When is it on?

When is childcare available
Term Time Only
Carescheme Age Range:
2 year(s), 3 month(s) to 4 year(s), month(s)
Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 9.00 12.30
Tuesday 9.00 12.30
Wednesday 9.00 12.30
Thursday 9.00 12.30
Friday 9.00 12.30

Other Details

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£26.25 Per session
£2.25 voluntary Per session
£3.75 if using 'free early education' entitlement Per session am
ECD Type
Preschool
Offers pickups
No
Cost(s)
Cost details
The cost per session for children not covered by any Government scheme is £25.00.
Children are entitled to 15 hours per week 'free early education' the term after their 3rd birthday.
Subject to availability

this can be taken over 5 mornings (3 hours per day). A charge of £3.50 is payable for the additional 30 minutes. We also ask for a 'voluntary fee' of £2.00 per session to help towards the running of the preschool. We also accept 'free for two' funding for eligible two years old for up to 15 hours per week.
Total vacancies
0
Vacancies Details
We currently have a waiting list for immediate vacancies. Our next intake is September 24.
Immediate vacancies?
No
Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
Yes
Vacancy Information Last updated Date
01/12/2023
Facilities
Sandpit, Arts And Crafts, Scooter, Reading, Messy Play Area, Books, Dressing Up, Sign Language / Makaton, See-Saw, Outdoor Activities, Car Parking, Soft Play Area, Trike, Songs, Play House, Trampoline, Slide, Climbing Frame, Stories, Games / Puzzles, Christian Based Ethos, Garden
Wheelchair Access
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY538338
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 

30 Hours Extended Entitlement

30 Hours Partner Details (These are details of any other childcare provider(s) that this provider will work with to offer the 30 hours entitlement)

We offer up to 17.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am -12.30pm. Children can attend between 2 & 5 sessions per week.

We accept 15 hours per week 'free early education' & 'free for two' entitilement. 3 hours funding can be used per day and there is an additional charge for the extra 30 minutes per day (12-12.30pm) of £3.50.

We are unable to offer 30 hours per week but parents are able to attend additional settings in order to claim their extra entitlement. The 15 hours 'free early education' must be be taken with us in this case. 

Support with Childcare Costs

Free for 2 (families with 2 year olds receiving additional forms of government support)?
Yes
Universal Entitlements
Yes

Service status

Status
Open

Local Offer

Special Needs Support

Your child's key worker will give you regular updates in person and through 'Tapestry' (your child's journal). You can talk to a member of staff at any time.

We have a ramp on entry to the building and also to the garden. We have an accessible toilet.

Please contact Jo Evans, Administrator 

Please speak to your child's Key Worker or the Manager (Jane Casterton). If you would prefer, you can email or write to the Administrator (Jo Evans) or the Operations Manager (Mark Wright).

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