A mixed-age sessional pre-school for 2 to 4 year olds
Oxted Pre-school has been playing a role in our community for over 50 years. During that time, we have welcomed hundreds of small children and their families into our warm, caring setting, and sent them on to ‘big school’ as enthusiastic and confident young learners. We know that all children are special, unique individuals,. We value diversity, celebrate our differences, and welcome everyone, regardless of culture, language, social background or ability. Our overarching aim is to give every child the best possible start in life, and to provide them with the support that will enable them to fulfil their potential.
To come and have a look around, please call to book an appointment – 07733 289 486.
Sessions, Fees and Funding
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 – 15:00 | Term time only
| Session | Times |
Cost
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| Morning Session | 9:00 – 12:00 | £23.40 / £22.50 |
| Morning session plus Lunch Club | 9:00 – 13:00 | £31.20 / £30 |
| Full day session | 9:00 – 15:00 (includes Lunch Club) | £46.80 / £45 |
| Afternoon session | 12:00 – 15:00 (includes Lunch Club) | £23.40 / £22.50 |
We offer fully-funded childcare at Oxted Pre-school for the full extent of our opening hours, provided parents meet the government’s eligibility requirements for the extra 15 hours funding and they meet the conditions we are putting in place. Our conditions apply to both the universal 15 hours and the additional 15 hours.
Learning Through Play
Play is fundamental to all aspects of children’s learning and development – and it’s fun! “Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems, and relate to others.” (EYFS, Sept, 2021). With a maximum of 24 children in a session, we have ample room for them to play and explore, both indoors and out.
Our Team
We pride ourselves on having a staff team who are unfailingly kind and caring.
All Early Years practitioners working at Oxted Pre-school are dedicated to ensuring that every child gets the best possible experience from their pre-school years. On-going training and professional development is undertaken by each member of staff to guarantee that their knowledge and understanding of child development and Early Years practice is up to date and of the highest quality.
We have excellent adult:child ratios, with a maximum of four children per staff member during our core morning sessions. This comfortably exceeds the ratios required by the legislation of the EYFS framework for 3 and 4 year olds (8 children to one adult). Each child is assigned a member of staff to be their Key Person.
All staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid, and in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
Our Committee Members:
Chairperson – Sophie Hawgood
Treasurer – Matthew Griffiths
Secretary – Lozzie Walker
Trustee – Ani Bustos
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
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Emily Searle is our SENCO, a Level 3 in Makaton and has her Level 3 Qualification (Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce). Alex Geldenhuys has completed her Level 2 in Makaton, Level 2 in Understanding Autism and is also ELKLAN trained, so children with Speech and Language and Communication needs are fully supported.
This means we are fully able and prepared to offer that little bit of extra support wherever it is needed, as well as supporting parents/families through paperwork, referrals, and liaison/meetings with other professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Paediatricians, etc. We are experienced in supporting children who are learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). Oxted Pre-school is located on the ground floor of the United Reformed Church, and can be accessed by wheelchair.
Term Dates
September 2025 – July 2026
AUTUMN TERM 2025
| 1st Half Term | Monday 8 September – Friday 24 October 2025 | 7 weeks |
| Half-Term Break | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025 | |
| 2nd Half Term | Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December 2025 | 7 weeks |
| Christmas Holiday |
SPRING TERM 2026
| 1st Half Term | Monday 5 January – Friday 13 February 2026 | 6 weeks |
| Half-Term Break | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026 | |
| 2nd Half Term | Monday 23 February – Friday 27 March 2026 | 5 weeks |
| Easter Holiday |
SUMMER TERM 2026
| 1st Half Term | Monday 13 April – Friday 22 May 2026 | 6 weeks |
| Half-Term Break | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 | |
| 2nd Half Term | Monday 1 June – Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 6 weeks, 3 days |
| Summer Holiday |
Events & Newsletter
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Once completed, you can email it to oxtedpreschool@gmail.com, post it to us or just drop it by one morning.
Registered Charity
As a registered charity, we are not in the business of making money. ALL fees paid by parents go back into the pre-school to benefit the children. Recruiting a strong, professional team of childcare practitioners is of vital importance to the children’s wellbeing, learning and development, as is providing them with a light, bright, inviting and safe environment filled with appropriate and inspiring resources, and offering them a wide and exciting range of experiences and opportunities. Monies received through parent-paid fees and through government funding are re-invested in the pre-school to ensure that we are able to offer a constantly improving experience for the children and families of Oxted Pre-school.
Charity No. 1199535