Welcome to Preschool

Since September 2017 our Preschool has been situated in the old building.

At East Bridgford St Peter's Preschool we understand that children need to feel a sense of security and belonging when they are away from parents/carers. We make certain that every child is made to feel welcome and "will feel happy and safe in an place that provides equal opportunity for all". Children are encouraged to develop self-confidence, creativity, independence and individuality within a secure, healthy and stimulating environment. Our Preschool staff will support every child with a learning experience that is planned from the child's starting point with activities that are challenging yet achievable. We acknowledge and value parents/carers as primary educators and we will work in partnership with you and your family for the benefit of your child.

All staff are fully trained and work under the direction and support of the Foundation Stage Leader at St Peter's C of E Academy. As a "Take Care Preschool" we work in partnership with St Peter's C of E Academy ethos of "Working Together in Achievement", to encourage the children to "Take care of ourselves, each other, the world and with our work". We strive to do this by encouraging children to have a positive attitude and respect for both themselves and other people. Helping them discover not just who they are, but more importantly who they can become in an all inclusive learning and play environment.

Our Preschool offers exceptionally high standards of childcare and education for children aged 3 to school age. We offer quality care by qualified staff that specialise in all areas of childcare development. Children attending the Preschool are encouraged to mix well together and to learn from one another. Good manners, social behaviour, as well as personal hygiene are all incorporated into the daily routine, with the children caring and sharing with each other throughout the day. Safety standards are always maintained both inside and outside the Preschool.

Preschool Sessions/Fees

Preschool sessions available (term time)

8.30am - 11.30am (3 hours morning session)

8.30am - 2.30pm (6 hours full day)

8.30am - 3.30pm (6 hours full day + 1 hour wraparound care)

We accept Nursery Funding of up to 15/30 hours per week depending on eligibility. If funding is not used preschool fees are based on £5.25/hour (Fees at September 2024).

There is an additional charge of £2.10 if your child would like a school dinner, which includes a pudding. The weekly menu is available to view here. Please note the cost of the dinner is not covered by funding/childcare vouchers. Fees are payable even if your child is absent from school.

When deciding on sessions and days please bear in mind that we require a minimum of 2 sessions per week and that we would highly recommend consecutive days wherever possible. In our experience children settle really well using this pattern of attendance. Please speak to the Preschool Leader if you would like to discuss a particular attendance pattern as they will be able to advise you, taking into account availability at the time.

Out of School Club

For those needing full day wrap around care outside of our opening hours we can offer sessions in conjunction with our Out of School Club, which is run by Rattle and Roll. Available hours are 7.30am - 8.30am and 3.30pm - 6.00pm. Fees apply.

For further information please see our 'Out of School Club' page

Holiday Club

During school holidays and inset days Preschool children are also able to attend 'Holiday Club', which is run by Rattle and Roll.

For further information please visit www.rattleandrollperformance.com.

For further information about Preschool please see the links below.

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in your child attending our Preschool please complete the expression of interest form here. 

Please note that completing this form is not a guarantee of a place. We will be in touch if we are able to offer a place (and the sessions we are able to offer you) the term prior to starting and after the application deadline.