Key Information
Here you’ll find essential details about Rackerhayes Pre-School, including, funding options, and session availability. We aim to provide parents with all the necessary information to make informed decisions about their child’s early education. Explore policies, important dates, and contact details to ensure you stay connected and engaged with our family!
Reporting Sickness/absences
Reporting Absences – Please ensure you ring/text or email to report your child’ssickness or holiday and the timescale of the absence, if known. BUT remember its 48 hours after a bout ofsickness and/or diarrhoea, and never bring them in if they are contagious!!! Please ensure your phone isalways switched on in case we need to contact you regarding your child’s sickness
School Cohort 2025
Just to let you know, if your child is due to start primary school next September your application letter should arrive during November!!!
Weather
Weather – The British weather is unpredictable, please bring appropriate clothing for your child.
Children like to be outside whatever the weather. Especially now we have our new outside sensory/play shed, and construction site and we have finally been able to move equipment that has been stored on top of our giant sandpit.
If you require a member of staff to apply sun cream to your child, children have sensitive skin, please provide individual sun cream for your child, clearly labelled, also,
please ensure they have acoat/jacket hung up in the entrance foyer, as the outside classroom can still be chilly on sunny days!!
Funding
To find out if your child is eligible for funded sessions (15 or 30 hours), please visit the Childcare Choices website at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. This site also offers guidance on financial assistance for childcare, including Tax-Free Childcare options.
It’s important to provide Craig or Karen with your child’s birth certificate, as this is mandatory for all children receiving funding. If you qualify for the ‘Working Parents’ funding or the extended 30 hours, please present your 11-digit code and National Insurance number for us to input into Devon County Council’s funding portal.
Funding Updates:
- From September 2024: Families meeting eligibility criteria can access up to 15 hours per week for children from 9 months old. (Please note that we are only registered and insured to take children from 2 years old.)
- From September 2025: Extended entitlement will allow working parents to access up to 30 hours for children aged 9 months to 5 years, provided they meet the eligibility criteria related to their work. The universal funding for 3- and 4-year-olds and the targeted funding for 2-year-olds will remain unchanged.
For any funding-related queries, please contact Karen, who will do her best to assist you. Remember to reconfirm your entitlement every three months via your personal Gateway Account!
Sessions
For those who have completed a booking form or reserved sessions, your spots are secure. If you need a reminder of your bookings, please reach out to Karen. If you’d like to adjust or add hours, please contact Karen or Craig as soon as possible, as the pre-school is nearly fully booked for the academic year from September 2024 to July 2025.
If you have younger siblings or know anyone interested in attending Rackerhayes, please encourage them to get in touch promptly to secure their desired sessions!
Contact Info
Rackerhayes Pre-School
Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton
Phone: 07791867573
Email: rackerhayesmanager@live.co.uk
Policies
Rackerhayes Pre-School
Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton
Phone: 07791867573
Email: rackerhayesmanager@live.co.uk
Privacy Policy
Newsletters
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EYFS
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Admission Inquiry
Fees
Fee £5 ph*
*We charge a flat rate of £5 per hour for all children, including sessions or lunch clubs outside of their funding entitlement.
Payment
Cash payment can be handed in on arrival, please ensure your child’s name, the amount you’re paying and what you are paying for is clearly written on the envelope. Your fees are calculated at the start of each term and a bill is produced by Karen, our bank details are displayed on your bill if you wish to pay online, please use your child’s name as the payment reference. If at any time your financial situation changes, please speak to Karen and she can arrange asuitable payment plan.
News Letter
Keep up to date with whats been happening and what is coming up At Rackerhayes Pre-School, Download our latest News Letter
Timetable
9:00
Doors open for our early birds!! Play and learning begins
9:30
Free play indoors and out, which revolves around age-appropriate activities.
9:45
Café opens. The classroom opens for the school cohort
12:00
Tidy-up time, group time on the stage for stories and phonics or in small focusgroups including speech and language sessions.
12:30
Home time/Lunch club
13:30
Home time/afternoon session free play, similar to morning session. (Wednesdays & Thursday finishes for the day)
15:00
Early pick-up time
15:10
Whole group activity, including yoga, drama, action rhymes, stories or puppets
15:30
Home time
Come Visit Us
At Rackerhayes Pre-School, we believe in creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where children, parents, and staff come together as a community. We nurture every child’s unique potential while building strong connections that extend beyond the classroom, fostering a sense of belonging and shared growth for all.
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