Pre-School

About Us

At Lark Hall we work together to create a happy, safe and stimulating educational environment, which provides the opportunity for everyone to be the best they can be. Children are valued as unique individuals, supported by caring, very experienced and highly qualified practitioners.

Our pre-school is situated on the same site as Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy and consists of a large double classroom along with a spacious outdoor area, which provides lots of opportunities for physical development, fun and explorative play.

We provide exceptional childcare and education for children between the ages of 3 and 4 in a safe, secure, happy and stimulating learning environment.

 

FAQ

You can submit a registration form via the school office at any time, detailing your preferred start date. 

Yes, however, children can only start at Lark Hall Pre-School from the term after they have turned 3 years old.

Your child can attend for either 15 or 30 hours a week. Pre-school are also welcome to attend our breakfast club from 7.45am for an additional charge.

If you choose our 15 hour session they will attend Monday - Friday, 9am-12pm, term time only. 

If you choose our 30 hour session they will attend Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm, term time only. If you do not qualify for 30 hours of funding the additional hours can be paid for at a cost of £13.50 per day via ParentPay. All fees are due in advance.

Yes, for the first 2 weeks your child will attend pre-school on a reduced timetable. When Mrs Hartin believes your child has settled in you will be able to bring your child in for their full hours.

Ideally, yes but we will support you if you are still working with your child on this development point. If your child is still in nappies you will need to provide us with nappies, wipes and bags.

A named drink, snack, spare clothes and underwear (just in case!)

Yes, our children in Pre-School wear our school uniform. More information can be found on the ‘uniform’ section of our website.

Yes we are very flexible with meals and you can choose to supply your own meals or have a school lunch for £2.83.

Our lunches are prepared by our lovely cook Jacqui from Miquill catering. Our menu changes termly and are available to view on our website.

We can only administer medication that is prescribed by a doctor. Please see the school office to complete a medication form in order for us to be able to do this.

Learning in early years takes place indoors and outdoors through a play-based approach. We have developed a variety of different learning areas from which children can choose activities and resources, for example, role play, reading, mark making, construction and gardening areas.

All payments go through ParentPay and are due a month in advance.

Absolutely, we always welcome prospective parents to come and visit us before completing the admission process. All we ask is for you to call or email us before hand to book a time. You can ask as many questions as you like when you pay us a visit, Mrs Hartin (pre-school) and Mrs Boardman (office) are always happy to help!

At Lark Hall the children are encouraged to follow our 3 rules, these are:

  • We are READY
  • We are RESPECTFUL
  • We are SAFE

All children receive 15 hours of free funding from the term after they turn 3.

If your child attends Lark Hall Pre School for 15 hours they will attend every Monday - Friday from 9am - 12pm (term time only). 

 

Please note - failure to attend can lead to funding being withdrawn and your child's place at pre school may be cancelled.

Working parents/carers of children aged 3 to 4 in England are currently entitled to 30 hours free childcare a week from the term after their child turns 3 (dependent on circumstances).

If your child attends Lark Hall Pre School for 30 hours they will attend every Monday - Friday from 9am - 3pm (term time only).

Please note - failure to attend can lead to funding being withdrawn and your child's place at pre school may be cancelled.