Welcome to St Helen’s Pre-School
Play, Learn and Grow Together – Our Passion is Their Future
At St Helen’s Preschool, we believe that every child deserves a warm, nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued, and inspired to grow. Our dedicated team provides exceptional care, fostering kindness, curiosity, and confidence in every child.
With a focus on play-based learning and emotional well-being, we create a supportive space where little ones can thrive, build friendships, and develop a love for learning. Through gentle guidance and encouragement, we help each child take their first steps towards a bright and happy future.
Join our St Helen’s family—where kindness shapes every moment, and every child is cherished.
Sessions
We are open Monday – Friday (47 weeks of the year) For children from 6 months to 5 years
TERM DATES 2025-2026
Autumn Term: Wednesday 3rd September- Friday 19th December 2025
Christmas Holiday: Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd January 2026
Spring Term: Monday 5th January – Friday 2nd April 2026
Easter Holiday: Friday 3rd April – Monday 13th April 2026
Summer Term: Tuesday 14th April – Friday 14th August 2026
Closed Bank holidays: Monday 4th & 25th May 2026
Breakfast Sessions: 8.00am – 9.00am
Morning Sessions: 8.45am – 12.00pm
Afternoon Sessions: 12.00pm – 4.30pm
Extended sessions: 4.30pm-6.00pm
Fees
Our fees are:
| Session | Time | Funding Eligibility | Fee (under 2s) | Fee (2-3years) | Fee (3-5 years) | Notes |
| Breakfast Club | 8:00 -9:00 | Not eligible for funding | £10 | £8 | £6 | Optiona add-on, fee-paying only. Includes breakfast (up to 8.45am) |
| Morning Session | 9:00-12:00 | Funding or fee-paying | £30 | £24 | £18 | Snack included. £2 consumables charge for funded children |
| Afternoon Session | 12:00-4.30pm | Funding or fee-paying | £45 | £36 | £27 | Snack included. Parents provide lunch. £2 consumables charge for funded children |
| Extended Hours | 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Not eligible for funding | £15 | £12 | £9 | Optional, fee-paying only. Parents to provide packed tea. |
| Full Day Rate | 8:00am – 6:00pm | Combination of above | £100 (£90) | £60 (£54) | £60 (£54) | 10% discount for full-day fee payers |
Invoicing is done on a monthly basis. Payment in advance is required within 7 working days of the date of invoicing for any additional hours over and above the funding entitlement, however, individualised payment options are available.
There are no hidden costs, however, we do charge a Consumable Fee of £2 per funded session.
3-4 Year Funding
Universal funding entitlement is available from the term following a child’s 3rd birthday up until they reach compulsory school age, for every child, irrespective of background or family circumstances.
2 Year Funding
Universal funding entitlement is available from the term following a child’s 2nd birthday for families in receipt of certain benefits. Confirmation of eligibility for funding will be required before commencement for 2-year-old funded places.
30 Hours Funding
Extended entitlement for children from 9 months is available and offered to working parents who meet the national criteria.
Key Person
We believe that children settle best when they have a key person to relate to, who knows them and their parents well, and who can meet their individual needs.
We want children to feel safe, stimulated and happy in the setting and to feel secure and comfortable with staff. We also want parents to have confidence in both their children’s well-being and their role as active partners with the setting.
When your child starts with us
Before the child starts, you will be offered either a home visit or a welcome visit in the setting depending on the child’s needs or if a home visit is requested. This will be carried out by a member of the Leadership team and the Key Person. This is an ideal opportunity to begin building relationships between the key person and child and partnership with parents.
When the child starts to attend, we explain the process of settling-in with his/her parents and jointly decide on the best way to help the child to settle into the setting.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The EYFS is the programme which we follow. There are four themes in the EYFS:
- • A Unique Child – about how children develop
- • Positive Relationships – about children learning to manage their feelings and build friendships
- • Enabling Environments – about how we plan for and check on each child’s progress
- • Learning and Development – about how children develop and learn in different ways
Uniform
We can provide uniform if you would like to purchase some for your child.
The prices are:
Sweatshirt – £10.00 T-shirt – £7.00
Our Ofsted Report Click HERE for our most recent Ofsted report
Address: St Helens Pre-school, Beaumont Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0HG
Email Administrator: preschool.sthelens@gmail.com
Email Manager: sthelens.manager@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sthelenspreschool.org
Phone: Office – 01603 749901
OFSTED NO: 2548280 CHARITY NO: 1036697
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