St James Pre-School and After School Club (Church House)
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Jo Evans
- Contact Position
- Administrator
- Telephone
- 07905276612
- preschool.stjames@googlemail.com
- Website
- www.stjamestw.co.uk/.../pre-school.htm
Where to go
- Address
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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
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing 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
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Table of costs Amount Cost 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
How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
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.
How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
We have a ramp on entry to the building and also to the garden. We have an accessible toilet.
Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Please contact Jo Evans, Administrator
What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
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).