Stewartby Preschool
OUR MISSION
To transform the lives of the children and families we work with, through creating a pre-school which feels like home with an extended and supportive family environment.
Our Vision:
Positive, caring relationships based on trust and respect, are at the heart of our philosophy.
We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve at Stewartby Pre-School:
- To provide a safe, happy, caring, secure and stimulating environment for your child.
- To enable all children to develop their capabilities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society.
- To help all children to prepare for the future.
Stewartby Pre-School: a place to Learn, Develop and Grow ‘happy healthy children’
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Heidi Goligher
- Contact Position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 07407438829
- stewartbypreschool@outlook.com
Where to go
- Name
- Stewartby Preschool
- Address
-
Park Crescent
Stewartby
Bedford
- Postcode
- MK43 9NN
- Get directions
- Notes
We have a lovely purpose built accessible building with a hallway, cloakroom, large main play room, kitchen, office , toilets and large outside enclosed area . All staff are fully qualified including first aid training and safeguarding training , the setting believes that parents are a child’s first educator and that a strong parent partnership is essential for a happy thriving child to develop the skills needed to move on to the next steps in their early education .
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £5.50 three and four year rate per hour - Details
- The rates per hour are £5.50 for a three and four year old and £7.50 per hour for a two year old . these fee's are in line with the funding we receive from the government for Funded working parents hours .
Availability
- Qualifications
- Manger; BA Honours in Early childhood studies/ National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership Foundation degree in child development , Level Three Safeguarding, BSL, Level 3 Food Hygiene, British values, Prevent Duty Level five in Management Level three in speech and language/ Level four special educational needs Deputy manager; Level three in Early Years, level four in early childhood studies, Safeguarding, First Aid , Autism Training, Basic BSL , Food Hygiene Second deputy; Level five management , level three in childcare Safeguarding, First Aid , Autism Training, Basic BSL , Food Hygiene Senior practitioner; level four in Early Years , level four in Special Educational Needs , Two Year old training Early years practitioner; Level two in early years All staff hold paediatric first aid, safeguarding and level two food Hygiene certificates as well as certificates in Autism, Speech and language training , EYFS updates and various other training
- Age Bands
- 0-4 years old
Inclusion Information
Wheelchair Access
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Details
- There are no steps into the building and the doors are all wheelchair accessible with a large space to be able to manage a wheelchair . We also have an accessible bathroom with access for a wheelchair.
Special Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Experience with
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Hearing Difficulties
Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD
Language impairment
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Asthma
Global Developmental Delay
Emotional needs
Social development impairment
Challenging Behaviour
Learning difficulties
Diabetes - Details
- We have a wide range of experience within the areas of additional needs and Two staff members are trained Special Educational needs coordinators who work together to give all children and families with additional needs to help and support they need and may require for the best start in their early education and next steps.. Training : Two staff members have completed the full two day course from the borough in SENDCO training Two staff members have completed Autism training and awareness training Two staff members have completed training on understanding additional needs in the early years All staff members have training on speech and language and we have a private speech therapist that works in the setting every Tuesday to provide therapy for any of the children that require extra input in the required area for their speech and language development. One staff Member has training in learning disabilities and Autism One member of staff has completed training in the Neurodiversity and young children Two staff members have extensive experience in writing Individual education plans The Manager has extensive experience in applying and writing EHCP applications The setting works with professionals from the children's development centre The Children's centre The SEND team within the borough and within the central Bedfordshire team Educational Phycologists Early Years specialist Nursery Nurses Speech and language therapy The setting offer help and advice for parents and families on joining Autism Bedford Little Marlins swimming Triple P courses for development in families around stragies SEND play and stay sessions in the local areas All staff use and know basic British sign language signs for - Good morning, Good afternoon, welcome, Mum, Dad, Family, sorry, ill, sad, happy, angry, song, sounds, pig, duck, sheep, dog and more.
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Details
- Children bring a packed lunch with them and the setting provides a snack in the morning of fruit and other items . The setting will cater for other dietary requirements during the snack period .
Cultural Provisions
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Experience with
- Yes
- Details
- We celebrate any festival's and cultural celebrations that are relevant to the children and their families that currently attend the setting , we also take the children on a learning journey around the world to develop their understanding about different cultures and ways of life.
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- The preschool currently has no vacancies and has a reserves list running for the next two years . The applications for the school year 2026-2027 will open in September 2024 and applications forms can be requested the first week in September by emailing the setting on stewartbypreschool@outlook.com or coming in person to the setting and requesting a paper form.
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 8.00 3.00 Tuesday 8.00 3.00 Wednesday 8.00 3.00 Thursday 8.00 3.00 Friday 8.00 3.00 - Facilities
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Messy Play Area
Sandpitsand play
Multicultural Themed Play
Role play dressing up
Nappy changing facility
Sensory Play
Nature Exploration
Construction toys
Music time
Cookery
Sleeping Area
Other
Small world toys
Out-door Play
Open Space
Environmental Area
Outdoor Playspace
Songs, Rhymes and Music
Pet Reptile
Toys
Themed Sessions
Playroom
Healthy Eating
Arts & Crafts
Treasure baskets
Garden
Pets
Air Conditioning
Water play
PuzzlesJigsaws
Books & Storytelling
Heuristic play
Visit & Outings
Home Corner
Walks to local park etc
Kitchen Facilities
Reading
Quiet Area
Both indoor and outdoor activities
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY548652