At Little Treasure Pre-School, children are nurtured to achieve their full potential and
to develop a love and enthusiasm for lifelong learning. We see each child as an individual,
each with their own gifts and talents, which we endeavour to nurture and develop
through their time with us. We strive to ensure that our children thrive in an
environment where they feel happy, valued and safe. The relationship between pre-school and
home is one of the most important factors in ensuring the success of each and every
child.
Venue Details:
Little Treasures Pre-school is located at Edith Cavell Primary School on Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7NH
The Pre-school has it’s own dedicated classroom and outdoor play area. We welcome you to visit with your child, please make an appointment.
Admissions Information:
If you would like further information and to arrange a visit to meet our friendly pre-school team and setting then please contact the office
on 01234 345636
or email: office@ecls.org.uk to request an admission form.
Age Range:
Pre-School funded places are available for all children, from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday.
Session Information:
Little Treasures Pre-School is open Monday to Friday, the timings of a full day start at 8.45am – 3.30pm. This is a total of 33 and ¾ hours per week. The sessions are –
8.45am – 11.45am – morning session
11.45am – 12.30pm – lunchtime
12.30pm – 3.30pm – afternoon session
Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare:
All 3 to 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare a week. Little Treasures offers a morning session 8.45am – 11.45am Monday to Friday. If you would like your child to attend additional afternoon sessions or to stay for the lunch period there will be an additional charge for this. Additional hours are charged at an hourly rate of £7.00
Some 3 to 4 year olds are eligible for 30 hours free childcare a week. Your child will attend for 4½ days from 8.45am to 3.30pm. For parents entitled to 30 hours of free childcare who would like their child to attend pre-school all day on five days a week this will be 33 ¾ hours. There will be a charge for the additional 3¾ hours.
Parents can apply for and check eligibility to 30 hours of free childcare at https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working?step-by-step-nav=f517cd57-3c18-4bb9-aa8b-1b907e279bf9
Some parents may be able to use Tax-Free Childcare to pay for additional hours at Little Treasures. A step-by-step guide to applying for and using this government scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Management Team:
Our management team:
- Heather Cooke Head teacher & Designated Safeguarding Officer
- Sara Wibberley Pre-School Leader & Early Years Teacher