From the first day at Lewknor Pre-School your child will feel welcomed and a part of our community. We believe in providing an environment that nurtures the well-being of each child, where every child is special, valued and respected for who they are, rather than what they can or cannot do.

Lewknor Preschool welcomes children between the ages of 2 and 5. Your child is eligible to begin Lewknor as soon as they are 2 years old.

Opening Times:

• Monday: 8:30 - 12:00

• Tuesday: 8:30 - 15:30

• Wednesday: 8:30 - 15:30

• Thursday: 8:30 - 15:30

• Friday: 8:30 - 12:00

Costings:
Half Day ( 3.5hrs): £18.00 per session
Full Day (7hrs): £42.00 per session

Government Funding & Free Childcare

The Government offers free childcare for working parents in England, and the scheme has expanded significantly in recent years. Here is a summary of what may be available to your family:

15 hours free childcare:
Available for all 3 and 4 year olds, regardless of whether parents are working, from the term after their third birthday.

30 hours free childcare:
Available for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years old. To qualify, you and your partner (if applicable) must both be in work and earning above a minimum threshold.
This is known as the Free Childcare for Working Parentsscheme.

You can apply from when your child is 23 weeks old and will need to set up a childcare account via the Government website.

Once approved, you will receive an 11-digit code to share with us. You will need to reconfirm your details every 3 months to continue receiving the funding.

You may also be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit childcare support in addition to free hours.

The Government's childcare calculator can help you understand what you qualify for.

To check your eligibility and apply, visit: www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working

Lewknor Preschool is a registered provider and is able to accept government funded hours. Please speak to us to discuss how funding can be applied to your child's sessions.

We encourage parents to visit the Preschool with their children during the weeks before an admission is planned, in order to meet the staff and other children. Where appropriate, parents may separate from their child for brief periods at first, gradually building up to longer absences.

Learning takes place both within the Preschool building and outside in the adjoining fields. During the morning sessions children often go on short excursions so that they can explore and experience nature, the seasons and the weather. Within the enclosed outdoor playground there is plenty of space for them to enjoy the trikes and ride on toys, as well as messy play and climbing equipment.

More information about joining Lewknor Pre-School can be found here.