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Prospectus

To download our current prospectus please click here.

Opening Times

We are open Monday to Friday 9.15am until 3.15pm in term-time only. We offer flexible opening times between two and 3.75 hours. You child can bring their packed lunch and stay for lunch between 12.15pm – 1.00pm.

Attendance and Fees

Children must be at least 2 years and 9 months old before they can attend. Children who receive funding must come for a minimum of two sessions a week in order to be eligible. Sessions are chosen in advance each term. For children who are under 3 years old and not eligible for any funding, there is a special introductory rate of £3.80 per hour. Children who are over 3 years are eligible for 15 hours of funded attendance. Any hours over the 15 funded will be charged at £4.25 per hour or for a lunch club. Fees can be paid weekly, monthly or termly.

Registration

You are very welcome to visit us at Rising Fives to see the activities and chat to the staff. If you decide to join us, complete the Application Form, returning it to Rising Fives with the registration fee of £20.00 and you will receive a letter acknowledging your deposit and confirming that your child is registered. All places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Shortly before your child joins you will receive a Welcome Pack along with forms for you to record your contact details and information that will help us get to know your child’s likes and dislikes before they start. If you are not able to accept a place, or no longer wish your child's name to remain on the waiting list, please let us know as soon as possible.

Data Protection Statement

Hampshire's County Council's data protection statement can be found here.

Special Needs

We have experience of caring for children with special needs and will work with professionals and outside agencies to ensure a child’s individual needs are appropriately supported.

Settling in

You are welcome to visit our pre-school with your child before they start.

You may also accompany your child to a 'settling in' session once a week for up to 3 weeks preceding your child's start date.

We want children to feel safe and happy in the absence of their parents, not least because children cannot play and learn successfully if they are anxious and unhappy. If your child has problems settling in, we will discuss with you the various options available to help make them feel more at ease.

Nappies

We prefer the children to be nappy-free, but will help with toilet needs as necessary. It is a legal requirement that plastic gloves (provided by the Pre-School Group) are used in all situations where body fluids are involved.