Question 1

At what age does my child join the pre-school?

Accepted Answer

Generally, children join in the September after they turn two. For children born in September and October, there is an option to join in the January after turning two.

Question 2

How long is the waiting list for the pre-school and when are places allocated?

Accepted Answer

Waiting lists vary year on year. We recommend contacting us prior to your child turning one. Places are allocated around 18 months in advance.

Question 3

When can we visit?

Accepted Answer

Visits are arranged once a pre-school application has been made.

Question 4

How do we secure a place at the pre-school?

Accepted Answer

The earlier you apply and confirm your place the better chance you will have.

Question 5

Do we accept funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do. For more information please see our fees & funding (https://www.readysteadygo.org/fees-and-funding)page or contact the office to discuss your options.

Question 6

What schools do children move onto?

Accepted Answer

Our children move on to a range of schools including mixed and single sex private and state. You can see more on our next schools page.(https://www.readysteadygo.org/next-schools)

Question 7

What hours do we offer for the pre-schools?

Accepted Answer

Children aged two attend mornings (9am-12pm) with an option for children to attend full days (9am-2pm) when they are ready (generally when they have dropped their nap). Children aged three+ attend full days (9am-2pm). They also have an option to join our early birds from 8:15am, and our after school clubs 2-3pm.

Question 8

Do we offer any holiday camps, and if so, for what ages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer play weeks throughout the year, for children aged 2-5. You can see them on our term dates page.(https://www.readysteadygo.org/term-dates)

Question 9

Do we offer after school clubs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for children attending full days at King Henry's Road and Alexandra Road we have after school clubs, Monday-Friday, 2-3pm

Question 10

What can my child do before they join the pre-school?

Accepted Answer

We offer accompanied classes prior to pre-school. From the term after children turn 3 months, they can join ABC sessions, which are lightly-directed baby classes. From 15 months, they can join Beginners which are 1 hour and 45 minute sessions, designed as a gentle introduction to pre-school. More information can be found on our Under 2s page.(https://www.readysteadygo.org/under-2s)

Question 11

Can my child attend part-time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your child can attend part-time. However, the places offered are 5-day places and there is no reduction in fees for attending part-time.

Question 12

Do you offer a reception year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Reception year is offered at our King Henry's Road and Alexandra Road centres.

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