Our Pre-school started as the local playgroup more than 40 years ago and as demand increased the pre-school changed to a charity run pre-school, registered with Ofsted in 1989.
In 2014 on the advice of The Charity Commission we changed our legal status to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) giving more protection to those overseeing the running of the pre-school. We are registered to take up to 24 children from 2 years old to school age. We have good links with Appleton Thorn Primary School and their link club as well as local childminders.
Many of our children have formed early friendships at the Pre-school and have carried it on through primary and secondary education as well as into later adult life.
We pride ourselves in being part of Appleton Thorn community taking part in the local Bawming Day event and regularly attend Praise and Play organised by St. Cross Parish Church where we have our annual Nativity Play.
Meet Our Team
Appleton Thorn Pre School has 4 very qualified members of staff with lots of childcare experience, who enjoy promoting a caring and positive environment for your child
Useful Documents & Policies
Children over 3 years old - £4.50 per hour**
Children 2-3 years old - £4.70*
The Pre-school is registered to accept Early Education Funding of 15 hours for 3 and 4-year-olds and 30 hours for those eligible. We also offer funding for eligible 2-year-olds and can accept Childcare Vouchers.
We are also eligible to accept the Government Childcare Choices Scheme which is Tax-Free childcare and is available for children from birth to age 11 (or 16 years if disabled).
* Due to the child to staff ratio
**There is a 50p charge for a snack during morning sessions. Fees are billed monthly, payable in advance, and the Trustees reserve the right to increase the non-funded hourly fees on an annual basis.
