Sessions
Pre-school is open Monday-Thursday all day, and Friday mornings during school term time.
Our day is divided into a 3.25 hour morning session and a 3 hour afternoon session (including lunch).
8:45 or 9am-12 noon - Morning session. Choice of start time to suit family's needs.
12 noon-3pm - Afternoon session with packed lunch.
You can choose to send your child all day or just for a morning/afternoon session (depending on availability).
Fees
£24.69 per morning/afternoon session for 2 year olds
£16.20 per morning/afternoon session for 3 and 4 year olds
£49.38 for full day session for 2 year olds
£32.40 for full day session for 3 and 4 year olds
Voluntary Consumable Charge
We ask families for a voluntary consumable charge of £2 per session (maximum £4 per day). This charge is used to cover the following enrichments:
| 50% | Snacks |
| 20% | Arts & Crafts |
| 20& | Special and season activities |
| 10% | Gardening and outdoor learning experiences |
Funding
Government funding for 2 year olds is available for some families who are eligible (see links below).
Government funding for 15 hours per week is available for all children from the first term after their third birthday.
3 year olds may be entitled to 30 hour funding. Please check eligibility on www.gov.uk. Childcare Choices (link below)
We are also registered to accept payment through the government tax-free childcare scheme.
Please see below our funded hours policy for full details:
Funded Hours Policy
Websites for funding in Early Years:
Help with paying for childcare – Oxfordshire
Childcare Choices – Government website
Oxfordshire Directory Services - Middle Barton Pre-School
Parents are required to give a month’s notice in writing if reducing or cancelling sessions.
