We accept children from 2 to school starting age, with priority given to children living within Aston-on-Trent and those closest to school starting age.

No. We ask that you send in a supply of nappies / pull ups / pants and wipes, but wherever your child is in the potty training process or if it hasn't even begun, we are happy to have them in Pre-School.

We meet during school term time on weekdays(9:05am - 3:05pm). Your child can attend for Morning Sessions (9:05-12:05pm), Lunch Club (12:05pm - 1:05pm) and Afternoon Session (1:05pm-3:05pm) or a combination.

Lunch Club runs straight after Pre-School and is optional. It finishes at 1:05pm
The first half of Lunch Club is free play with a different activity every day, lunch is eaten at 12:30pm.
You need to provide your child with a Packed Lunch and staff sit with the children whilst they eat their lunch.
You can use your funding to pay for Lunch Club.

All Pre-School children can attend Breakfast Club if there is space.
Breakfast is provided.
You must choose your start time (7:30am or 8:00am) and you can use funding to pay for Breakfast Club.

Applications to join Pre-school can be made at any time for any child under school age. All applications must be made in via the website HERE.
We usually have the best choice of places in September when our eldest children have just moved up to school. The later in the academic year it is, the more likely we are to be full.

We will confirm that we have received your application by email.
If a place is immediately available and your child is over two, we will ring you to see if you wish to start and then invite you to visit Pre-School.
If no places are available or your child is not yet two, your child will be added to our waiting list. Please note that a place on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at Pre-school, although we will endeavour to offer places to as many eligible children as possible.

We will contact you during the half term before your requested start date and arrange an induction/taster morning, if we have space. This is a chance to meet the staff and ask questions. This is also an opportunity for your child to have a play for 1 to 2 hours whilst you stay with them. We will also talk through our paperwork and how Pre-School is run.

Yes, If you wish to visit Pre-school before applying but you must make an appointment you can book it online HERE or please call our mobile 07890 748179 and chat to our staff and they will book you into the diary.

Currently all children qualify for 15 hours (or 5 morning sessions) from the term following their third birthday.
Some 3 and 4 year old are entitled to an extra 15 hours if both parents are working visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check.
Some children may qualify from the term following their second birthday, if their families are in receipt of certain benefits. Again check at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
All this funding can be claimed with any registered childcare provider, or split between two. Pre-school is always pleased to claim sessions for you, so please ask Debbie for details of how to go about it.
We can also claim the Early Years Pupil Premium for children aged 3 and 4, should your child be eligible. Please ask Debbie for details.

An invoice will be issued at the end of each month. This will have all the sessions which you have registered for that month. Plus any extras you have attended since the previous invoice.
You can pay by Tax Free Childcare, Childcare Voucher, BACS, Cheque or Cash that is in an envelope. If you need to arrange a payment plan please talk to Debbie.

Do you still have questions? Email astonontrentpreschooloffice@gmail.com and we will try and help

Preschool - Frequently Asked Questions

Thinking of applying? Not sure? Read our Frequently Asked Questions and see if that helps?