12 Children between the ages of 3 months and two years. 20 Children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. 16 children between the ages of 3 and 4 years.
We provide places for two year entitlement and the three and four year old funding and the new 30 hours funded places. Thames Tiddlers provides quality childcare from 3 months to 4 years. We are open from 8.00 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. (Except Bank Holidays) We offer full time sessions and part time sessions.
Thames Tiddlers Nursery will also be closed for up to two weeks at Christmas. All Bank Holidays and Christmas closures must be paid for in advance We also close for 3 inset training days a year usually held 1 in January, 1 in May and 1 in September.
Consideration: The points listed below are considered when deciding if a child can be offered a place in the nursery. This ensures inclusion and the safeguarding and welfare of the child/ren and families involved. We do not discriminate and have no intention in the future of discriminating against any child/ren on the grounds of gender, race, religion, culture, and disability.
Availability of spaces considering the staff/child ratio, the age of the child and the registration requirements. When the application is received priority is given to those;
Children who are already in our care will be prioritised. Children who are siblings of those already with us Children who have been on the waiting list the longest The nursery’s ability to provide the facilities for the welfare of the child. Extenuating circumstances affecting the child’s welfare or his/her family. Children of a main carer who may have special needs or disability. Children who may be under the social care and safeguarding team or children who may be in foster care. Children who are from the armed forces community. All places are subject to availability and in line with our waiting list.
The nursery staff to child ratio is: 0-2 years 1:3 ratio 2-3 years 1:4 ratio 3-4 years 1:8 ratio (1:13 if and Early Years Teacher is present)
Afternoon session plus lunch 12.00pm - 6.00pm £33.00
Afternoon session 1.00pm - 6.00pm £29.00
Daily placement 8.00am - 6.00pm £55.00
Weekly placement 8.00am - 6.00pm £260.00
Some of the options we offer to families at Thames Tiddlers Nursery are;
Two Year Old Entitlement Places 15 Hours Term time taken over three sessions one including lunch.
Three and Four Year Old Entitlement 15 Hours Term time taken over three sessions one including lunch.
30 Hours Funded Places Children already attending will be guaranteed a place if the families eligibility code continues to be verified by families information services. We will offer the 30 hours term time only but these will be limited to parents with other siblings already attending or with children with additional needs and limited up to two places per term.
We offer the 30 hours funded and fee paying places 52 weeks a year. Parents are able to pay for additional days and hours that are required. (The funded hours are between the hours of 9am-3pm)
Parents who require the 30 hour funded place for 52 weeks over the year an additional fee structure will be calculated on an individual basis based on the times per day required and the additional 14 weeks of the year. This is worked out with each individual family with a manager.
Parents can expect to pay a daily consumable and services charge if you are opting for the 30 hours funded place term time only.
If you are opting for the 30 hours all year round there will not be a consumable and services charge providing you are taking additional hours for three or more days within the week.
If you would like to only take additional hours for one or two days the daily consumable charge will apply.
If you wish to provide your own consumables this can be arranged apart from food and services. Thames Tiddlers do not have the storage of facilities for families to provide their own food. This is also too difficult with children’s allergies and dietary requirements.
If you wish to purchase your own consumables including, paints, paper, sketchbooks, clay etc these will need to be supplied and delivered before the child begins term. The consumables will need to be of good quality to ensure the richness and quality of teaching in accordance to our inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach. This can be discussed with one of the artists before attending.
The 30 hours is very new to the setting and we are looking at changing the way we offer some of our options from May 2018. We work very closely with each individual family to ensure we find the best possible option for you so please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss any of the above options or an option you may like to access but is not listed above.
