Summer Term at Niton Preschool – Sunshine, Smiles & New Beginnings at Niton Preschool
Welcoming new families, embracing outdoor adventures, and sharing important updates for a happy, healthy, and well-prepared Summer Term together
Summer term 1: Monday 13th April – Friday 22nd May 2026
Opening Hours are 7.45 am - 5.30pm
Welcome back to the Summer Term at Niton preschool. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome new children and their families to our setting.
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Lou our office administrator/Deputy Manager. We wish her all the best and thank her for the many years of dedicated service and love she has given to Niton Preschool.
We look forward to spending many hours outside, on walks, to the library (please remember to return any books), in the park and some activities parents can be involved in.
Please remember if your child comes home wet and muddy they have had a good time!
Please ensure your child has everything they need for the day;
- a healthy snack for the morning,
- a change of clothes,
- nappies & cream (if used)
- indoor shoes or slippers now that the weather is colder,
- and a healthy packed lunch.
We ask that all belongings are clearly labelled.
If your child needs a school dinner the price is £3.60
We have a water machine and milk for the children to drink, so please NO drinks bottles.
(exception for younger children that are not yet able to use a cup)
This is for health and hygiene reasons.
If you have any concerns please speak to Jayne.
This term we will be spending lots of time in the garden so please send your child in with appropriate clothing.
Please provide named sunhat and ensure you have applied a once a day suncream before they come to preschool.
Please also provide an all-in once swimsuit for outdoor waterplay.
Dates For Your Diary
Thursday 23rd April –
Concept Photography
9am – 12noon
If your child is not booked in on this day, you are welcome to bring them in and any siblings to have their photograph taken. You will need to stay with your child/ren.
Wednesday 29th April – 7pm
AGM Niton Preschool - Our AGM this year will be on at the preschool. Please come along there will be drinks and nibbles. It will be a great opportunity to see how we work and discuss the future of the preschool.
Monday 4th May –
Bank Holiday (Preschool CLOSED)
Friday 22nd May –
Last day of Summer Term 1
Monday 1st June – First day back for Summer Term 2
If there are any further dates, we will email them to you.
In order to keep preschool illness free, we ask that if your child is unwell or that you have had to administer Calpol or Ibuprofen
DO NOT SEND THEM IN.
Reporting an Absence from Preschool
Please telephone and advise us of any absence on
01983 730985 or email nitonpreschool@gmail.com
The current legislation is that children and staff should remain at home for 48 hours after the last bout of diarrhoea or vomiting.
Many Thanks.
NO TOYS AT PRE-SCHOOL!
Please DO NOT allow your child to bring toys to preschool.
They get lost, broken and can cause a choking hazard if not age appropriate.
Thank you for your co-operation.
As we will be doing LOTS of craft activities this term please ensure children are
NOT dressed in their best clothes. As much a we try to encourage children to wear aprons sometimes paint on clothing cannot be helped.
We are using the Famly app.
By now you should have all logged in to your child’s Famly account.
This platform will be used to provide regular observations and photographs of your child, along with invoices and other billing-related communications.
Please clear any outstanding bills
If you have any questions about your child’s Famly account, please ask and we will be happy to help.
As you are aware we do not charge a consumable charge like most preschool settings.
If you did wish to make a donation we have an Amazon Wish List with items of varying costs. We are always grateful for any contributions to enable us to provide a rich environment for the children.
Remember to re confirm your 30-hour Eligibility every 3 months.
Pupil Premium/ 9 month-2-year funding / 30 hours funding is available to help with childcare costs please speak to the office for more information.
Code Application & Reconfirmation Deadlines
Parents must apply or reconfirm their eligibility code by these dates to receive funding the following term:
| To Start Funding In | Apply / Reconfirm By |
|---|---|
| Spring (January start) | 31 December |
| Summer (April start) | 31 March |
| Autumn (September start) | 31 August |
If a parent’s grace period ends during the current term, we cannot offer extended hours next term.
After February half term, we will be sending you an invitation via teams for an online meeting with your child’s keyperson.
This is an opportunity to discuss your child’s development and progress and if you have any questions for the staff.
If your child is in nappies, please keep them stocked up, the staff will tell you when we are running low. If you wish to provide wet wipes, these will be labelled and only used for your child.
Grapes
These are a choking hazard.
Grapes should be always cut lengthways and in quarters. This is to ensure they are swallowed easier and not get lodged in airways.
Grapes are the same size as a child’s windpipe.
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