Welcome to Waltham Chase Pre-School
We are a small charity pre-school in the heart of Waltham Chase, offering child care from 2yrs to school age.
Our over-riding aim is to provide a safe and stimulating environment to all children where they can learn and develop to their full potential to give them the best start possible.
About Us
We are based in Waltham Chase Village hall and were first registered with Ofsted in November 1991. Over the last 30 years, we have been providing Early Years Education to children from 2 years to school age. We keep children at the focus of everything we do by inspiring new learning and create awe and wonder through a rich and purposeful learning environment.
We support and challenge children so that they are happy, engaged and independent learners while ensuring children are leaders of their own learning to satisfy their natural curiosity. As a setting we develop effective relationships with families and the community and we are a fully inclusive setting where children have equal opportunities to excel in their learning.
Our Curriculum
The learning and development of all children who attend follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our curriculum ensures that our environment is effective and gives the children the foundation they need to develop to their full potential. This is enhanced by a mixture of free play, adult led, and child supported play while making the most of our outdoor spaces and access to the natural world.
Opening times
We are open Monday to Friday,
8:30am - 3pm
38 weeks a year
Flexible sessions
We have flexible drop off times:
8:30am, 9:00am, 12pm
And we have flexible collection times:
12pm, 1pm, 3pm
Ratios
Our high staff to children ratio means your child receives a high level of support and teaching, which prepares them for their future at school and beyond.
Key Information
Parent Involvement
We recognise that a childs primary educator is their parents/carers. We promote partnership working between our staff and parents/carers to support all children's education in setting and at home. Our aim is to ensure each child has a rich learning evnviorment and are stimulated by the adults in their life.
Our Environment
We have beautiful facilities inside and out which children have access to both throughout the day. Inside you will find a spacious but cosy environment with a wide variety of learning opportunities available. Outside is an astro covered garden but this does not mean that they don't get messy! Sand, water, mud is at the disposal of the children as well as bikes and climbing equipment.
Funding and Fees
There are a variety of funding options available to meet the needs of different families. Using the links below, you can find out which funding option might be best for you and your child. Our hourly rate is £6.50. From April 2025, our hourly rate will be £6.80.
Funding information can be found here
Board of Trustees
Waltham Chase Pre-School is registered with the Charities Commission. Committee members and trustees of a charitable Pre-School are jointly responsible for the effective running of the Pre-School and making decisions regarding its management. The Committee members have an overriding duty to act lawfully and in the best interests of the Pre-School and its beneficiaries. This is made up of parents/carers and community members.
Key Person
Each child attending pre-school is allocated a Key Person. They are responsible for settling in the child, building a relationship with the family and supporting and tracking their learning and development. You will be introduced to your child’s Key Person during induction once your child’s hours have been finalised. The Key Person regularly meets with the parents/carers to chat and update the parent/carer on their child’s progress.
Snack and Lunch
Snack is available between 9:30am – 10am. We promote healthy eating, and is reflected in the snack we offer. Fresh fruit and/or vegetables, a breadstick or other similar dried snack items and a drink of either milk or water.
Lunch takes place at 12pm. parents/carers provide their child with a lunch box. We encourage parents to follow our healthy eating ethos when providing your child’s lunch. Children are seated at the table during lunch with staff present at all times.
Contact us
Telephone: 07913640795
E-mail: hello@walthamchasepreschool.com
Address: Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road, Southampton, SO32 2LX
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