Opening Hours
We are open 4 days a week and the times we are open are as follows:
Monday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch Club 1pm - 3.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch Club 1pm - 3.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch Club 1pm - 3.30pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch club 1pm - 3.30pm
We are closed During School Holidays
We can take children for just mornings, either up to midday or 1pm if staying for lunch or a full day. We do not offer afternoons only. Hours can be increased over time from when a child starts preschool. We would recommend at least two sessions a week initially to help children settle in.
Monday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch Club 1pm - 3.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch Club 1pm - 3.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch Club 1pm - 3.30pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm Lunch club 1pm - 3.30pm
We are closed During School Holidays
We can take children for just mornings, either up to midday or 1pm if staying for lunch or a full day. We do not offer afternoons only. Hours can be increased over time from when a child starts preschool. We would recommend at least two sessions a week initially to help children settle in.
.Funding information and help with childcare costs
fr more information and help:
Please click on the links below to find out what funding you are entitled to and what help you may be able to receive with childcare costs.
https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/early-years-and-childcare/childcare
Other help with childcare costs
fr more information and help:
Please click on the links below to find out what funding you are entitled to and what help you may be able to receive with childcare costs.
https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/early-years-and-childcare/childcare
Other help with childcare costs
Fees and Funding
Fees
Our unfunded hours fees are £4.90 for 2.6 - 3 year olds and £4.60 for 3 - 5 year olds. These fees relate to hours not funded by EYEF as detailed below. Please see our fees policy (10.12) for further details on payment.
Funded 2 year olds for families receiving some kind of support
Please follow the link to check if this applies to you. Funded childcare for 2-year-olds - Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
You may receive an invitation in the post but If you have not received one but think you may be eligible, you can still check your eligibility or call 0345 155 1013 and it will be checked for you.
Early Years Entitlement Funding – for all children from 3 years
In the term following your child’s third birthday, you will be eligible for 15 hours per week free childcare funded by Devon County Council.
If you choose to use these hours at pre-school, we will arrange this for you.
30 Hours Funding for working families
We can accept 30 hour funding codes which can be shared with other settings. We are currently open for 25 hours per week. You must make the application the term before you wish to start receiving the funding and you can apply up to 16 weeks before your child turns three. It you are eligible, you'll receive an 11-digit code which you then take to your childcare provider along with your national insurance number and child's date of birth .Apply for 30 hours free childcare
Fees
Our unfunded hours fees are £4.90 for 2.6 - 3 year olds and £4.60 for 3 - 5 year olds. These fees relate to hours not funded by EYEF as detailed below. Please see our fees policy (10.12) for further details on payment.
Funded 2 year olds for families receiving some kind of support
Please follow the link to check if this applies to you. Funded childcare for 2-year-olds - Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)
You may receive an invitation in the post but If you have not received one but think you may be eligible, you can still check your eligibility or call 0345 155 1013 and it will be checked for you.
Early Years Entitlement Funding – for all children from 3 years
In the term following your child’s third birthday, you will be eligible for 15 hours per week free childcare funded by Devon County Council.
If you choose to use these hours at pre-school, we will arrange this for you.
30 Hours Funding for working families
We can accept 30 hour funding codes which can be shared with other settings. We are currently open for 25 hours per week. You must make the application the term before you wish to start receiving the funding and you can apply up to 16 weeks before your child turns three. It you are eligible, you'll receive an 11-digit code which you then take to your childcare provider along with your national insurance number and child's date of birth .Apply for 30 hours free childcare
Term Dates (Same as Whimple Primary School)
2022 - 2023
AUTUMN TERM - Mon 5th September to Fri 16th December 2022
Half term – 24th to 28th October
Non pupil day – Monday 31st October
Xmas hols 19th Dec – 3rd Jan 2023
SPRING TERM - Wed 4th January to Fri 31st March 2023
Half term – 13th – 17th February
Easter hols 3rd – 14th April
SUMMER TERM 17thApril to 26th July 2023
May day bank holiday – 1st May
Half term – 29th May to 2nd June
Non pupil day – Fri 30th June
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AUTUMN TERM - Mon 5th September to Fri 16th December 2022
Half term – 24th to 28th October
Non pupil day – Monday 31st October
Xmas hols 19th Dec – 3rd Jan 2023
SPRING TERM - Wed 4th January to Fri 31st March 2023
Half term – 13th – 17th February
Easter hols 3rd – 14th April
SUMMER TERM 17thApril to 26th July 2023
May day bank holiday – 1st May
Half term – 29th May to 2nd June
Non pupil day – Fri 30th June
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