Skip to content We take children from 12 months to 5 years.
| 12 Months – 2+ years | 3+ years | ||
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| 8.45am-11.45am | £26.10 | £21.00 | Funded or paid sessions |
| 11.45am – 12.45pm | £8.70 | £7.00 | Funded or paid sessions |
| 11.45am – 2.45pm | £26.10 | £21.00 | Funded or paid sessions |
| Additional fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration fee This is a one off fee to register your child into the setting. (Families accessing funded hours only are exempt) | £15 |
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Our rolling snack
Our rolling snack is where children are encouraged to serve themselves from a selection of fruits and toast. They are encouraged to spread butter and honey or marmite on their toast and pour their own drink of water or milk. Clear away the cups and plates ready for the next child. If you prefer not to pay this fee you will need to bring a healthy snack for your child each morning session. | 50p daily |
| Consumable fee Consumable fee covers all the extras not covered by EYFS funding. Although this is collected daily to keep the costs low it is used throughout the year. Bee-fit session and other visitors throughout the year. Top up on suncream daily during the summer months. If you opt out of this fee you will need to bring suncream in for your child and may be asked to contribute to the special activities throughout the year. Although we will not exclude your child from any activities if parents choose to opt out, we may have to stop some activities due to lack of funds. | 50p daily |
It is important for your child’s progress that s/he attends regularly. If your child is unable to attend, please let us know by telephone.
If your child is unwell or taking a course of antibiotics, please keep him/her at home as s/he will not enjoy pre-school and may infect others. If s/he has a tummy upset, allow a full 48 hours before sending them back to class.
If your child becomes ill during pre-school, we will contact you. It is important that you keep us informed of any change of phone number in case of emergency. Minor bumps and injuries will be dealt with by a qualified first aider. We will always inform you if your child has had any injury at nursery.
The main strategy for assessing young children is observation. Children’s skills, knowledge and experiences are monitored on a daily basis. This helps us to target their emotional and educational needs more precisely and understand children’s next steps, so children are always developing, learning and moving forward. Observation of activities and learning documented in individual on-line Learning Journals.
You will be invited to parent consultation with the Pre-school staff at intervals throughout the year. This provides a more formal opportunity to discuss and celebrate your child’s progress and to talk about the next steps for their learning. We will often talk informally with you about your child and always welcome your questions and comments.
Do not worry if your child is still in nappies we will change them until they are ready for potty training. We will then work with you to get them dry. If your child is still in nappies please send enough nappies, baby wipes, nappy sacks and anything else they may need for their personal care in a named bag each day.
All of the children in pre-school are entitled to free milk, which will be available during snack times. Children will also have access to water should they prefer it or need another drink.
We also have a morning snack time to help keep the children energised throughout the day. Children eat and drink at the snack table and are encouraged to independently choose and prepare their own snack. If your child has any special dietary requirements, please discuss this with a member of staff.
Please provide your child with a drinks bottle filled that they can identify, but also named to help staff. This should be filled with water and we will top up when needed. We ask you to not provide squash or juice as drinking this throughout the day can cause tooth decay.
If you choose a lunchtime session, your child will need a heathly packed lunch.
We are committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all children in our care. We recognise the vital role that nutrition plays in children’s development and learning. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and government guidance on healthy eating, we aim to support parents and carers in providing nutritious packed lunches that meet children’s needs and instil healthy eating habits for life. Lunchtimes will be fully supervised.
We will discuss the start date and register you and your child into our online learning journal and ask you to complete the All About Me Form, as this will give us a real insight to your child’s home life and how to best support them during their settling in period. Your child will be allocated a key worker who will discuss their wellbeing and development with you.
We want every child to feel happy, confident, and secure as they begin their journey with us. Whether your child is joining as a baby, toddler, or preschooler, there are simple ways you can support a smooth transition into nursery life.
Here are a few things that can help:
Talk positively about the nursery and all the fun things your child will experience.
Establish a routine at home that mirrors the nursery day — such as regular mealtimes, nap times, and playtimes.
Help your child become familiar with sitting at a table for meals.
If your child will be sleeping at nursery, encourage them to rest in a different environment at home, such as a cot or bed that isn’t their own.
Support independence with tasks like:
Dressing and undressing (choose clothes with easy fastenings like Velcro or zips)
Using the toilet, flushing, and washing hands
Blowing their nose
Eating lunch or snacks on their own
Tidying away toys and hanging up coats
Encourage play in different settings (like the park) and help your child learn to interact with others, including children of different ages.
Give your child opportunities to spend short periods of time away from you. This helps them build trust and feel safe with new adults.
Working together, we can help your child settle into nursery life with confidence and curiosity.
Welcome to Bright Little Kiddies. We want every child to feel safe, happy, included, and ready to learn. We work closely with parents and carers because you know your child best.
At a glance
Settling in is an important time for you and your child. We will learn about your child’s needs, strengths, and interests, and parents and carers are welcome to visit with their child. Short visits and short times apart can help children build confidence at their own pace.
Settling in is an important time for you and your child. We will learn about your child’s needs, strengths, and interests, and parents and carers are welcome to visit with their child. Short visits and short times apart can help children build confidence at their own pace.
We take time to observe, listen to, and understand each child. This helps us plan activities that build on their interests and support their next steps. We use Tapestry to share your child’s learning with you, and you can also use it to share achievements, news, or concerns from home.
You will receive regular updates about your child’s activities and learning goals through Tapestry.
If we think your child may benefit from extra support, we will always talk with you first. Together, the SENDCo and key person may create an Individual Plan with simple, practical strategies for nursery and home.
We aim to provide a warm, friendly, and positive place for children to learn and play. If your child needs support with behaviour, wellbeing, medical needs, or personal care, we will work with you to support their individual needs.
Where needed, we may complete a risk assessment, adapt supervision, or ask for specialist advice so your child can be supported safely and confidently.
Sometimes children benefit from support from other professionals. With your permission, we can work with services such as the Early Years Inclusion Team, health visitors, speech and language therapists, Portage, or other professionals involved with your child.
More information about SEND support is available at https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/special-educational-needs-and-disability-send/
We want every child to feel included and able to join in. Our settings have outdoor access, and we adapt spaces and resources to help children take part, build independence, and enjoy their day.
We will keep in touch with you through Tapestry, newsletters, daily conversations, and progress meetings. If you ever have a question or concern, please speak to us. We are here to help.
Contact us
Bright Little Kiddies Littlehampton: 07773133337 | blkpreschool@gmail.com
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