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Elstow Pre-School "The Ladybirds" - TERM TIME ONLY

 

 

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We are a term time only setting and offer childcare for children from 2yrs upto 5 yrs of age

Pre-school is the first step on a long road to a lifetime of learning, a very important step!


We understand that as parents/carers you would like the best possible early years care and education for your child.

At Ladybirds we aim to provide a protective, happy, caring, high quality and stimulating environment, giving you peace of mind to entrust us with your child's care.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Latest News & Information

Our last Ofsted inspection was on Monday 11th June 2018 and are very happy to have received a grading of GOOD! :)
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Our pre-school offers funding for 2, 3 & 4 year old children. :) and we also offer the '30' hours funding, however as we are only open 4 days a week (closed Thursdays), we can only offer up to 24 hours per week for eligible parents.

To see if you are eligible to apply for the 2 year old funding please click on the 2 year old funding application link on our links page.

EVEN THOUGH WE ARE CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS YOU CAN STILL CONTACT US VIA TELEPHONE 01234 343080 AS WE HAVE AN ANSWERPHONE TAKING MESSAGES THAT IS CHECKED DAILY, ALSO VIA EMAIL elstowladybirds@gmail.com WHICH IS ALSO CHECKED AND REPLIED TO DAILY, YOU CAN ALSO POST BACK ANY PAPERWORK IN THE POSTBOX OUTSIDE OUR BUILDING AS THIS AGAIN IS CHECKED DAILY OVER THE HOLIDAYS.  

We have a limited number of spaces still available for September 2023 to July 2024 so if you are looking for childcare in our area then please do not hesitate to contact us and due to demand our waiting lists for Sept 2024 to July 2025 and Sept 2025 to July 2026 are now open.

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
lorraine kemp
Contact Position
Manager
Telephone
E-mail
elstowladybirds@gmail.com

Where to go

Name
Elstow Pre-school "The Ladybirds"
Address
The Bunyan Memorial hall
High Street
Elstow
Bedford
Bedfordshire
Postcode
MK42 9XP
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Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£17.90 for 2 yr olds per session
£14.80 for 3yr olds per session
Details
Fee’s from September 2023 for: 3+ year olds (for additional sessions over and above their 15 hours if not entitled to the 30 hours funding, funding is available the term AFTER your child turns 3 yrs old) Half Day (3 hours) £14.80 Full Days (6 hours) £29.60 ================================================== 2 year olds (if not entitled to the 15 hours funding entitlement or if you wish additional sessions over and above the 15 hours – funding may be available the term AFTER your child turns 2yrs old) Half Day (3 hours ) £17.90 Full Day (6 hours) £35.80

Availability

Qualifications
Over half of our staff hold relevant Level 3 qualifications, one is a Level 2 and one is a Level 6
Age Bands
0-4 years old

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
Yes
Details
We have a ramp access into and out of the building along with an accessible toilet inside the building

Special Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Details
Any children with additional needs are under the overview of our SENCO along with their key person and if required and funding is provided by the LA a 1:1 will be provided

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Details
All allergies and dietary requirements are adhered to when providing snacks

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision
Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
Yes
Details
We currently have a limited number of spaces still available for the Sept 2023 to July 2024 school year.

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 9am 3pm
Tuesday 9am 3pm
Wednesday 9am 3pm
Thursday CLOSED CLOSED
Friday 9am 3pm

School Pickups

Offers pickups
No