Little Acorns Pre-School

We are open 38 weeks of the year during term time. We follow Sidegate Primary term dates as closely as possible.

Our opening hours are  8am - 4pm

Morning sessions

8.00 - 12 noon or 1pm

8.30 - 12 noon or 1pm

9.00 - 12 noon or 1pm

All day

8.00 - 3pm or 4pm

8.30 - 3pm or 4pm

9.00 - 3pm or 4pm

Afternoons

1pm - 4pm

Lunch is part of the morning sessions that end at 1pm

Funded hours can be accessed through any combination of these sessions.

Children need to bring a packed lunch. 

The decision to close the Pre-School due to bad weather or if there is an emergency maintenance issue is not taken lightly and will only happen if it is deemed unsafe. Parents will be contacted in the event of this becoming necessary.

All  three and four-year-olds are entitled to fifteen hours of funded education a week with a 'registered provider'. 

Three year olds are automatically able to access 15 hours of funding the term after their third birthday.

Eligible three and four year olds may also be able to access an additional 15 hours of funding. Please check www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for the eligibility criteria.

Some 2 year olds may be eligible for a Golden Ticket .Please check www.suffolk.gov.uk/two for the eligibility criteria.

Under the government funding scheme from April 2024 eligible 2 year olds may also be entitled to 15 hours funding. Please check  www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to see if your child is eligible.

Eligible 2 year olds under the funding scheme will automatically receive 30 hours funding the term after they turn three.

There is also a voluntary consumable charge of 50p per session for funded children.

In addition to your child's government funded hours, you can also pay for additional hours, subject to availability.

Fees from 1st April 2024 are: 

£6.90 per hour for 2 year olds

£6.50 per hour for 3/4 year olds

Parents are invoiced monthly for any fees and consumable charges.