FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE CAN I FIND THIS YEARS TERM DATES?
The Hampshire County Council website has all the info you need to know on term dates and school holidays here.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Fee structure depends on the age of your child and whether certain criteria is met for government funding options. Full details are available here.
CAN I SCHEDULE A SCHOOL VISIT?
Yes absolutely! We would love to meet you and show you around. Please get in touch here, or using the details at the footer of this page, we look forward to speaking with you.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK FOR MY CHILD?
A complete change of clothes, if you're child is being potty trained then please pack as many as you feel would be needed. These can be kept in a named bag and left on their peg
Nappies, nappy bags and wipes (if needed)
Seasonal clothing/items, which could include:
a jumper and coat for outside play in all weathers
a pair of wellies for outdoor play (named). These can be left at pre-school if preferred.
sun hat (named) and sun cream
lunch in small packed lunch box or bag (named)
water drinks bottle (named)
We encourage the children to be independent so clothes and shoes which your child can put on and take off by themselves are very helpful.
Sun hats should be provided in hot weather, with sunscreen applied before your child has come into the setting. In very hot weather, please dress your child appropriately in long sleeved tops and no flip flops.
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MY CHILD ISN'T POTTY TRAINED, WILL THIS BE A PROBLEM?
Not at all, just please provide us with enough nappies, wipes & nappy bags to last the day. Children wearing nappies will be regularly checked and changed when necessary.
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We will also work to support you and your child when he/she does shows signs of being ready to be potty trained. All new children are accompanied to the toilet by staff during their initial weeks and given regular reminders throughout the morning.
WHAT IS THE ENTRY/EXIT PROCEDURE?
Drop off & collection is now via our patio doors through the side gate to the right of the hall, through the garden, the exit is then through the gate towards the car park. You can drop off and collect 5 minutes either side of your arranged drop off/collection times
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A member of staff will greet you when you enter through the doors there are coat pegs provided for your child's bag, a shelf for their water bottle to go and a trolley for their lunchboxes, . Hanging on your child's peg will be their name label, so that they can identify their own peg.
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At the end of a session, your child will be handed over to you by the exit (double) patio doors. By the gate there will be a whiteboard with information of some of the activities the children have been involved in throughout the session.
If the staff have any confidential information to share with you at the end of a session, you will be invited for a chat.
IS PARKING AVAILABLE?
Yes, there is a dedicated car park available at the village hall. We kindly ask that all parents reverse their cars into the spaces so that visibility is kept at a maximum when leaving.
I'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED AND HELP SUPPORT THE PRE-SCHOOL, HOW CAN I DO THIS?
Thank you! We welcome your involvement in the pre-school. You can come in and play with your child for 20 minutes, an hour or a morning. You may have a skill, interest or hobby you would like to share with the children. You may like to read a story to the children or have lunch with them. Please talk to a member of staff to decide on a suitable date and time; you will be very welcome. We also occasionally need volunteers to accompany us on outings.
Alternatively, if you'd like to discuss joining the committee please contact us using either the details in the footer below or via the form, we'd love to hear from you.
DO YOU ACCEPT DONATIONS?
The pre-school is a registered charity and we do rely on fundraising and support where possible. We would welcome, and be very grateful, for any contributions made, please visit the Support Us section of this website to find out more, alternatively contact us using the details below..
MY CHILD IS SICK OR INJURED, EITHER AT HOME OR DURING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, WHAT ARE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES?
All of our permanent staff members hold a current Paediatric First Aid qualification. All accidents are recorded in an Accident Book and parents will be informed of any accidents that may have occurred during the session and will be asked to sign the Accident Book. If your child sustains a bump to the head during play, a member of staff will contact you by telephone to make you aware. If there are concerns, you will be asked to collect your child and seek medical advice.
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Should your child become unwell during a session, a member of staff will contact you to collect him/her. Please ensure that the contact numbers held by the pre-school are always up to date. A member of staff will be assigned to look after your child until you arrive.
If your child has suffered from sickness or diarrhoea please keep your child at home for at least 48 hours after the symptoms have ceased.
If you are keeping your child at home because he / she is unwell, please let us know by phone or text (07934 981271).
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If your child has been given a medicine such as Calpol before they come into pre-school, please let a member of staff know and you will be asked to complete a Previous Medicines record.
If you suspect your child may be suffering from head lice or a contagious disease such as chickenpox, please talk to a member of staff.
MY CHILD HAS AN ALLERGY, HOW WILL THIS BE HANDLED?
The pre-school take allergies very seriously and is currently a nut-free setting. Should your child have any allergies at all please speak to a member of staff and we will make sure any requirements are adhered to.
IS ANY FOOD/DRINK PROVIDED? DO I NEED TO PACK A LUNCHBOX?
Snacks (fresh fruit or veg) are provided in the morning, plus the children have access to water throughout the day. For full day sessions lunchboxes will need to be brought in.
QUESTION NOT LISTED?
Please get in touch using either the form or details below and we'd be very glad to help!
GET IN TOUCH
Micheldever & Stratton Pre-School, East Stratton Village Hall, Church Bank Rd, Winchester SO21 3DU, UK
07934981271