BROOMHILL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
OPENING TIMES
Day Opening Time Closing Time
Monday 09:30 12:00
Tuesday (am) 09:30 12:00
Tuesday (pm) 12:00 15:00
Wednesday 09:30 14:30
Thursday (am) 09:30 12:00
Thursday (pm) 12:00 15:00
Friday 09:30 12:00
Morning sessions are open to all 2 to 4 year olds
Afternoon sessions are for Rising 4/5 children
Wednesdays are an all day session for 3 & 4 year olds
Afternoon Rising 4/5s sessions are adapted for the children moving on to primary school the following year. We operate a half an hour wrap around system for the children attending the afternoon session between the hours of 12:00pm and 12:30pm. This can be part of the Free Early Education if taken within the 15 hours otherwise a charge is applicable.
Session prices
The cost is currently £13.50 for a 2 and half hour session.
If you have twins then we operate a pay full price for one twin and you get the other twin half price!
Free Early Education for 3 to 4 year Olds
From September 2010 the Government is funding 15 hours of pre-school provision for all 3 and 4 year olds. The funding is paid directly to the pre-school provider by the County Council and you are entitled to use your 15 hours in more than one setting. The table below shows which term your child will become eligible for funding in according to their birthday:
Child born between: 15 hours funding available from:
1st April - 31st August The start of the Autumn term following their third birthday until statutory school age.
1st September - 31st December The start of the Spring term following their third birthday until statutory school age.
1st January - 31st March The start of the Summer following their third birthday until statutory school age.
Eligible three and four year olds are entitled to a maximum of 570 hours Free Early Education per year which can be taken in a pattern of up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks. This can be taken over a minimum of 2 days with no session being shorter than 2.5 hours per day or longer than 10 hours per day. Currently our sessions run from 2.5 hours to a maximum of 5.5 hours per day.
30 Hours Funding Eligibility (Extended Hours)
To get the additional hours you will need to sign up online to get an eligibility code . You'll also need to reconfirm your eligibility every 3months. You must apply for your 30 hours eligibility code in the term before your child becomes eligible by age. The government has recommended application periods. If you do not apply within these recommended periods, you may not get your code in time. If you do not apply for and receive your code before the deadline date you will not be able to take up your place until the term after. For more information visit Kent County Councils website
Free Early Education for 2 Year Olds
Your 2 year old child could qualify for up to 15 hours of free childcare each week at Broomhill Pre-school. If you are in receipt of certain benefits or have an income below £16,190 per year you may be eligible.
Eligibility starts from the beginning of the term after a child’s 2nd birthday. Children born between
•1 April and 31st August from September
•1st September and 31st December from January
•1st January and 31st March from April
Kent County Council's website has more information on how to apply for free early education for 2 year olds.