At all of our Pre-Schools we have great teams of experienced practitioners that are all keen to make a real difference to each of your child's lives, by providing them with the utmost care and attention and helping to lay the foundations for their all round development in these crucial early years. The team of trained practitioners also are fully qualified to support children with their special educational needs, behavioural challenges and assistance in safeguarding matters. 

 

The Pre-Schools are Ofsted inspected. The pre-school focuses on learning through play and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

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We have a high ratio of teachers to children in the setting. All children are allocated a 'key person' who is responsible for your child's wellbeing, ensuring your child feels individual, secure and cherished while they are away from home. We offer settling in sessions to all children before they start with us.

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In addition to this, we have a recently developed garden that offers a variety of age appropriate equipment, as well as simulating features and sensory play areas, including water play, a sand pit, play house and wildlife area. Whilst at pre-school the children are also able to take part in a range of activities including:

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• Cooking

• Social Skills Building

• Role Play

• Arts & Crafts

• Sports Lessons

• Yoga 

• Outings to the local Duck Pond, Park & Church

• Outings including Farms & Country Parks

• Celebrations of Special Events and Festivals including a Christmas Nativity & Easter Show
   

We also encourage the children to bring in something special from home which could be based on the colour, number or letter of the week.

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Our Mission:

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We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child's strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships. 

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Our Prices:

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We accept all government funding and payment through the tax free childcare scheme and childcare vouchers. We do not charge any top up or consumable fees. 

 

We charge £7 per hour for any non funded hours. 

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At Ongar Breakfast Club we charge £5 from 7.30am-8.30am, which includes breakfast. At Ongar After School Club we charge £16 from 3pm-5.30pm or £20 from 3pm-6pm. Both options include dinner and dessert.

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