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OPENING TIMES

Happy Hands PreSchool is open in Leyland up to 38 weeks each year.

We provide care and education for children from 2 years to school age.

We are open from 9.15 am – 12:15 pm Monday – Friday, during school term times.

We also offer an extended lunch time to 1.10pm providing we have a minimum of 6 children.

HOLIDAYS 2011 - 2012

Holiday  Playgroup closes on  Playgroup re-opens 
Summer Fri 22 July 2011 Thurs 8 Sept 2011
Half Term Fri 21 Oct 2011 Mon 31 Oct 2011
Christmas Fri 16 Dec 2011 Thurs 5 Jan 2012
Half Term Fri 10 Feb 2012 Mon 20 Feb 2012
Easter Fri 30 March 2012 Mon 16 April 2012
May Day Fri 4 May 2012 Weds 9 May 2012
Half Term Fri 1 June 2012 Mon 11 June 2012
Summer Fri 20 July 2012 Mon 10 September 2012

FEES

Children are entitled to receive 15 hours of funding (Nursery Education Grant) from the term following their 3rd birthday.

This can be used to cover 5 x 3 hour sessions or it can be used flexibly to include lunch times. If children attend more than 15 hours each week the additional hours will cost £3.30 per hour.

If your child is under 3, the fee will also be £3.30 per hour.

This means that a 3 hour session will cost £9.90 and a 4 hour session will be £13.20.

Fees are payable daily, weekly or monthly and must be paid in advance. We charge two thirds of the fees for absences.

If a child is absent for more than 2 weeks without prior notification, for the sake of fairness, their place will be given to the next child in line on our reserve list.

If your child is going to be absent for some reason please discuss this with the manager.

APPLICATION FORM

To obtain an application form, please click here. 

FAQs

What age do you take children from?
We are registered to take children from 2 years old. We recommend that you start them with one or two sessions, though you can have more if you think your child is ready.

How much will it cost?
For children under 3 please see Opening Times and Fees above.
We are registered for Nursery Grant funding. This funding is available for all children in the term after their third birthday for up to 15 hours per week which is the equivalent of 5 mornings of 3 hours.

Does my child have to be toilet trained before they start?
Not at all, we accept children in nappies. We have a nappy changing station. We like you to bring a bag with nappy, wipes and nappy sack.
We will consult you over toilet training in order to mirror your child’s routine at home.
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What if my child cries?
Many children are distressed when leaving their parent/carer. We do not believe in letting children cry. If your child is distressed we will offer comfort and distraction to help them settle. If they become inconsolable we will ring you and ask you to come into Playgroup. We will work with you on strategies to help them. We believe that you should be sensitive to the needs of each child. Children who settle at their own pace are more confident in the long run.

What will my child eat and drink at Playgroup?
We offer children a choice of milk or water and a healthy snack such as cereal, fruit or toast at Snack Time. Water is available at all times during the session. At lunchtime we provide water to drink and the children bring a packed lunch according to guidelines we will give you.

What if my child is allergic?
When you register we will discuss any allergies or other medical issues. We will provide food and drink in keeping with any allergies. If the allergy is severe we will develop strategies to deal with the situation in consultation with your normal practice.

How many qualified staff do you have?
See our Meet the Staff page for details. All five members of staff are qualified. We operate a staff: child ratio of 1:5 for over 3s and 1:4 for under 3s. This is a higher than usual ratio which we feel meets children’s needs better.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please click on the links below to open, view and download :

Admissions  Arrival & Departure  Behaviour Policy  Behaviour & Equipment Rules  Care Plans  Child Protection 

Children’s Illnesses & Accidents  Complaints    Equal Opportunities  Health & Safety  Inclusion 

Missing Child & Failure To Collect  Outings  Visitors

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