Term Dates, Sessions & Fees
Tytherington Preschool is a term-time only preschool. This means we open 38 weeks each year in line with term dates set for schools by the Local Authority (minus one week, as is usual for Early Years settings).
During term time, we are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.00am - 3.00pm. You can choose for your child to attend a morning session only (9.00am - 12.00pm), a morning session with lunch hour (9.00am - 1.00pm) or a full day (9.00am - 3.00pm)
Sessions
For Health and Safety reasons the door will not be unlocked until 9am. If you arrive early, please wait at the gate or in the car.
Term dates 2026-2027
Please note, INSET days Tuesday 1st September 2026, Monday 4th January 2027, Friday 30th April 2027
Provisional South Glos Term dates 2027-2028
Please take note- These are PROVISIONAL term dates
Fees
Our main fees are charged at an hourly rate of £5 for 3 & 4 year olds and £6 for 2 year olds.
You will be billed before the beginning of each term for the coming term. If you wish to pay weekly this can be arranged through the Pre-School Manager and the Treasurer. Fees are payable even if your child is on holiday or away for other reasons such as illness, or if the Pre-School is forced to close for any reason. Please see the Fees Policy for more details.
One term’s notice must be given before the removal of a child, or a term’s fees paid in lieu. (A term’s notice means that notice must be given before the first day of any term).
Consumables fee *
We charge a small daily 'consumables fee' for each child attending the setting. These fees are voluntary and are sent via a termly invoice.
Nursery Education Grant Funding
Some 2 year olds and all 3-4 year olds are eligible for at least 15 hours of free childcare provision per week as part of a government-funded Nursery Education Grant (NEG). The NEG increases to 30 hours for working families the term after your child turns 3. We accept NEG funding.
We also accept childcare vouchers that you might receive from your employer.
You may use a combination of payment methods to cover the costs of your child's pre-school sessions and your NEG hours may be split across more than one setting.