Pre-School/Nursery

Early Years Provision

Nursery and Pre-School are open term time only from 8.30am – 3pm. We have extensive grounds, delightful classrooms and well qualified, dedicated and caring staff who offer first hand experiences within a rich and varied curriculum. We have excellent partnerships with parents and carers and work with outside professionals to ensure that every child is …

Key Person

The Key Person Approach is used to support children and families settle into the routine, and participate fully in school life. The Key Person will : Be a named qualified member of staff Meet with you before your child starts school Provide consistency in care and learning for your child Provide a link between your …

Extended Care

Kingswood offer ‘extended’ care for both Pre-School and Nursery children which can be booked in addition to your child’s funded 15 hours. The extended care is booked in 3 hour slots.  Extended care is dependent upon availability and needs to be booked in advance as a regular session so we can ensure we have enough …

Lunch Sessions

Kingswood offer lunch sessions for both Pre-School and Nursery children. Lunch sessions are dependent upon availability and need to be booked in advance as a regular session so we can ensure we have sufficient staff. Lunch sessions are open from 11.30am – 12pm and children bring a packed lunch from home. Please note our session …

30 Hours Extended Childcare

Kingswood are able to offer 30 hours free childcare to eligible families. This enables your child to stay all day, if you meet the criteria. Kingswood is open 8.30am – 3pm for 38 weeks of the year. Your child can start attending 30 hours the term after their third birthday and once they have received …

Pre-School Activities

Pre-School children, aged 2 and 3 years old, are cared for in their own purpose built setting and have access to extensive outdoor facilities. They take part in adult led sessions and Child Initiated Learning and enjoy activities that have been planned to match the age and stage of each individual child following the Early …

Nursery Activities

When your child arrives, they will find a ‘starting’ activity available for their group. Please help your child to join this activity – we welcome your interest and involvement! Nursery Sessions include, Busy Fingers, Registration, Adult Led Activities, Child Initiated Learning, Snack, Phonics, Maths, Stories and Singing.

Special Events

World Book Week – unusual places to read! – March 2024   Ducklings hatching in Pre-School and Nursery – February 2024   Christmas Theatre Visit – December 2023   Christmas Jumper Day Gift Donation to South West Herts, Family Support Service – December 2023   Children In Need – November 2023   Vanessa King Music …