Places for September

We are now taking names for children to start with us this September.

We accept children aged between 2 and 4 years old and are able to offer free places for all 3 and 4 years olds as well as two year funding for those eligible two year olds.

As from this September the government are introducing a maximum of 30 hours free childcare per week for children aged 3 & 4 years, dependent on certain criteria being met. Please have a look at Childcare Choices website to find out what you could be entitled to and how to access it. Please note that all 3 & 4 year olds will still be entitled to up to 15 hours per week funded childcare but some may qualify for an additional 15 hours to make a maximum of 30 hours.

Here at Springfield we are open 5 days a week and can offer parents the following sessions each day;

Mornings - 9.15am - 12.15pm

Afternoons - 12.45pm - 3.45pm

We also offer a lunch club each day from 12.15pm - 12.45pm, with parents providing a packed lunch.

Sessions are £9.00 each for two year olds. Lunch club is £2.50 per day.

If you are interested in a place at Springfield for your child please contact Jayne on 07960 983423 or email springfieldpreschool@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.

Welcome to the Summer Term!

Well we hope everyone has had a good couple of weeks holiday and are ready for the start of the Summer term.

The first half of the term is quite short but we have lots happening. We will be taking delivery of some caterpillars in the next few days which we hope will grow into some beautiful butterflies; keeping in with our Very Hungry Caterpillar theme at the moment.

We have an Inset Day on Monday 15th May but with a difference; we will be inviting all parents and children to join the staff for a couple of hours picnic & fun at Elvaston Castle. More details will be coming home to parents in the next few days.

We will also be sending home letters asking parents for their session requirements in September! Yes September!! There are lots of new things happening in relation to funded childcare and parents will be able to check online to see exactly what they are entitled to...and this may then have an impact on what sessions parents would like for September. Please visit Childcare Choices to find out more.

And before you know it we will be on break again!

It's Official we are GOOD!

We are very proud and pleased to announce that following last weeks Ofsted inspection we have been awarded the grade of 'Good'.

Everyone involved with pre-school works very hard every day to ensure that we are providing the best possible levels of care and education and it is great to get the official confirmation of this. A big well done to all involved.

The full report will be available on the Ofsted website in a few days time but should anyone wish to have a copy then please speak to our manager Jayne.

Ofsted Inspection

We would like to advise all parents that we will be inspected by Ofsted on Wednesday 11th January 2017. Should anyone have any questions or wish to speak with the inspector please speak to Jayne as soon as possible - thank you!

Christmas Fair Success

We had a lovely afternoon on Saturday and in the process managed to raise £1196 for pre-school! That is an amazing result and we would just like to thank everyone who was involved in making it such a success. From our staff and committee who worked hard organising before and on the day to all those people who bought raffle tickets, donated cakes, donated prizes and who came along and spent their pennies on the day.

A special thank you has to go to Santa for taking a couple of hours out of his busy schedule to come along and visit!!

A big thank you to the following for their generous donations;

Daves Landscape & Gardening

Bramcote Leisure Centre 

KH Hair, Long Eaton

Cadland, Beeston 

Cinnamon, Stapleford

Buoinissima 

Thai Legend 

Marieca’s Eatery 

Little Drivers 

The Village Hotel 

Trent Bridge 

Photo Nottingham 

Risley Park Pub 

Denz

Heights of Abraham 

M&S

Manor Farm 

Time for Tea Vintage Tearoom 

Donna May Florists

Mi Tiempo

Buttermilk Coffee House

Ambientlights Photography 

K&M’s 

Costa Coffee

Matalan

Chiquito 

Marco’s New York Italian

Deborah Williams Hairdressing 

Trent Barton 

Vanilla Pod 

Cheesecake Shop 

Andys Fish Bar 

The Bauble Room

Oriental Chef

Zohrie Jewellery

Bulls Head, Breaston

Twinkling Moos Gift Shop

Thank you!

Christmas Fair

It's nearly time for our Christmas Fair! Put Saturday 26th November, 2pm - 4pm in your diary!!

We need lots of help to make this event a success.

• We need lots of cakes for our cake stall; donations can be brought into pre-school from Friday 25th November and from 10.30am on the Saturday
• We need donations for our bottle tombola, present tombola and Christmas chocolate tombola
• We are putting together a Christmas Hamper and are looking for lots of lovely goodies to go in it
• We also need prizes for our raffle so if any local businesses would like to help by donating a prize please get in touch with Jayne on 07960 983423

And parents remember that next week (21st November) is non-uniform week and all we ask in exchange for your child wearing their favourite outfits is a donation for our bottle tombola - wine, beer, perfume - anything as long as it's in a bottle!

Many thanks for all your support; all monies raised will go straight to pre-school so that we can continue to provide the high levels of care and education through exciting and stimulating activities that we pride ourselves on.

Upcoming Events

As it's Halloween when we return after the half term break we will be having a bit of Halloween fun on Monday 31st October. All children who attend on the Monday are invited to come to pre-school in fancy dress either scary or not so scary!

On Wednesday 2nd November we have a committee meeting which will be held at pre-school at 7.30pm. This meeting will be to discuss and prepare for our upcoming Christmas Fair so if you would like to lend a hand please pop along and show your support. All welcome.