We are delighted to be able to offer Little Learners Preschool at Blaby Stokes CE Primary School. Our preschool provides a fun and informal introduction to school life for children aged 3+.

Our preschoolers are part of our school family from day one. We provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and confident, preparing them socially, emotionally and academically for school.

If you are interested in enroling your child into our pre-school, please fill in the form below. 
Blaby Stokes Preschool Provisional Booking Form

For further information about viewing the setting, please contact the school office:

Call: 0116 277 2082 
Email: [email protected]

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What can I expect from your Preschool?

We will provide your child with the best start to their education via a teacher led and play based learning curriculum. They will be based within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit alongside our Reception children and Year 1 children. The Class will be lead by a qualified EYFS Teacher and supported by a Teaching Assistant. The classroom is bright and airy with its own secure, multipurpose playground. We also have lots of great, outdoor spaces where the children can explore, play and learn.

 

What is the Preschool Provision / FEEE Offer?

We offer places for children aged 3+ in our mixed Reception/Preschool, with a qualified teacher.  Children are eligible to join in the term after their 3^rd birthday. 

We offer free funded places (FEEE) of up to 15 hours (universal offer, for all 3 and 4 year olds) and 30 hours per week (known as the extended offer, for eligible parents), as well as paid hours on a flexible basis (subject to availability). 

Qualifying parents have an entitlement of 570 (ie 15 hours x 38 weeks) or 1,140 (ie 30 hours x 38 weeks) hours of funded provision in a year.  As much or as little of this as be taken, as you wish.

Any parent using hours in excess of their free entitlement will be subject to the charges as detailed below.

Our Preschool is open Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only).  We are closed on Bank Holidays and do not charge for these days.  We do not offer stretched funding.

What will the costs be?

• Morning Session [8.50am -11:50pm; 3 hours] £7.00 per hour = £21 per morning or 3 free funded hours

• Afternoon Session [12.10pm-3.10pm; 3 hours] £7.00 per hour = £21 per afternoon or 3 free funded hours

• Full Day [8:50am -2:10pm] = £42.00 per day or 6 free funded hours.

Any additional hours outside funded hours are charged at £7 per hour. Additional charges will apply for items such as: nappies, trips and visits.

Do you support families on low incomes?

Yes, we are able to offer the following support - 

Early Years Pupil Premium: This provides additional funding to providers to support disadvantaged three and four year-olds in early years settings.  For further information on how to apply, please contact the school office.

Government tax-free Childcare: We are registered for the Government Tax-Free Childcare scheme.  This scheme can be used for paid childcare hours.  For further information see: https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare

Childcare Vouchers: We accept Childcare vouchers for paid childcare hours - please contact the office to make arrangements.

If my child is staying for a full day or afternoon what will they have for lunch?

Children can bring a packed lunch or order a school dinner through our dinners payment system, which you will be given a login for.

The current cost of school dinners is £3.20 per day.

Do you offer wraparound care for preschool children?

We aren't currently able to provide wraparound care for our preschoolers. 

Does my child need to wear a school uniform?

Yes, our pre-schoolers are required to wear school uniform. 
More information about this can be found on our School Uniform Page.

If we join preschool, does that mean my child will automatically be enrolled in your Reception Class for the following year?

Unfortunately not, the usual Admissions process still applies. Our School Admissions criteria can be found on our Admissions Page.

To apply for a school place please visit Apply for a primary school place | Leicestershire County Council