Overview
Balderton Pre-School is a charity setting that offers affordable childcare for all parents. We offer wraparound care for our Pre-School children which is part of our Acorns out of School Club that runs breakfast, after school and holiday club care.
All our staff are highly qualified and experienced early years professionals, undertaking regular training to enhance the children's learning and development and they have been vetted to ensure their suitability to work in our setting. Our priority at Preschool and Out of School club is to create a fun, happy and nurturing environment for everyone that attends.
Times and availability
Age Range: 2-11 yrs
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7.30am | 6.00pm |
| Monday to Friday | 7.30am | 9.00am Breakfast Club |
| Monday to Friday | 9.00am | 3.00pm Pre School |
| Monday to Friday | 3.15pm | 6.00pm After School Club |
| Monday to Friday | 8.00am | 6.00pm Holiday Club |
Breakfast Club: 7.30 - 9:00 am
Pre-School: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Holiday Club : 8:00 - 6:00 pm
After School Club: 3.15 pm - 6 pm
Holiday Club - Open during all school holidays and in-service training days (except Christmas)
We are open Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year
Contact
Childcare
Funded places
- Tax-free childcare
- 30 hours for working parents - 9m to 4 years
- 15 hours for 3 and 4 year olds universal
- Early Learning for 2 year olds
Places
- Number of places: 52
Schools
- Chuter Ede Primary School
Before and After School care for Chuter Ede Primary School (Balderton)
Costs
| Description | Cost type | Unit price | Cost unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool 7:30am - 6:00pm | Per Day | �55.00 | Daily |
| Preschool 9am-3pm | Per Day | �33.00 | Daily |
| Preschool 9am-12pm | Morning Session | �16.50 | Per session |
| Preschool 12pm-3pm | Afternoon Session | �16.50 | Per session |
| Preschool 3pm-6pm | After School | �16.50 | Daily |
| Breakfast Club 5-11 yrs | Before School | �5.00 | Daily |
| Preschool 8:30am drop off for parents with children at school | Drop Off | �2.75 | Daily |
| 5-11 yrs | After School | �10.00 | Daily |
| 5-11 yrs | Holiday Club - Full Day | �33.00 | Daily |
| School Day Holiday Club 9am-3pm 5-11 yrs | Holiday Club - Full Day | �20.00 | Daily |
| Per Hour | �5.50 | Hourly | |
| Preschool 7:30-9am | Breakfast | �5.50 | Daily |
Price list as of April 22nd 2025
Pre-School prices are the same during term time and holidays. Holiday club prices are for school aged children. We are open from 07:30 - 18:00 every day, term time & 08:00 - 18:00 during the holidays. We close for two weeks during the Christmas holidays.
Childcare funding accepted
Tax free childcare account accepted
Inclusion
Supporting
- Global development delay
- Learning Disability
- Autism
- Speech, language and difficulties
- Deaf/Hearing Impairment
- Visual impairment
- Physical Disability
Dietary needs
Each case reviewed separately. Vegetarian options available and allergies and religious needs catered for.
Special needs (children)
Our SENCO is employed on a full-time basis. We work closely with various external agencies / professionals to enhance the children's education.
Wheelchair access
Local Offer
Ofsted
Balderton Pre-school Committee
- URN: EY330616
- Registration date: 28-04-2006
| Register | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Register | 01-09-2008 | Registered |
| Compulsory Childcare Register | 01-09-2008 | Registered |
| Voluntary Childcare Register | 01-09-2008 | Registered |
| Date | Type | Judgement |
|---|---|---|
| 05-10-2006 | Integrated | Good |
| 24-06-2009 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |
| 09-02-2011 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Inadequate 1 |
| 11-01-2012 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |
| 25-02-2013 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |
| 06-06-2017 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |
| 30-05-2023 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |