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Enrolment

 Our nursery school is open during term-time. Our youngest children attend during the morning sessions until they are ready to extend to a full day.

At Ciao Ciao's partnerships with parents are of huge importance to us. From regular posts each day, to the observations shared on your child’s learning journal, communication with key staff is open, informative and welcomed.

We are always available to discuss your child’s needs and progress, or indeed any questions you may have.

Parents are welcomed into each setting and regularly contribute to the children’s learning through storytelling or participation in creative activities.

Throughout the year, you will be invited to seasonal events such as; festive activities, Springtime events, our annual sports day and a farewell family celebration upon leaving for school.


Session Availabe:

Breakfast: 8.00 am to 9.00 am (£10) or 8.30 am to 9 am (£5)

Morning Session: 9.00 am to 12.00 am (free with 15/30 hrs)

Afternoon Session: 12.00 am to 3.00 pm (free with 15/30 hrs)

Full day Session: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm (free with 15/30 hrs)

Full day extension: 3.00 pm to 3:30 pm ( £5 )

We offer 15/30 hrs at not extra cost.

Children can attend more session adding extra hours at cost of £10/hr or £5/half hr

School will be open every day Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm, term time only.

If you have different sessions needs you are welcome to contact us and find the right solution for you!



Enrolling your child at Ciao Ciao Pre-School is a straightforward and transparent process designed to ensure that both you and your child feel confident and excited to join our community. We begin by inviting parents to visit our preschool for an initial tour. This visit allows you to see our Montessori-inspired environment in action and ask any questions you may have. Following the tour, you will be provided with an enrollment pack containing all necessary forms and detailed guidance on the next steps. These forms include a registration form, medical history, and consent forms, which need to be completed and returned to us. Upon receipt, our administration team will review the documents and confirm your child's place.

To ensure a smooth enrollment process, certain documents are required. These include a birth certificate or passport for age verification, and any relevant medical records. Additionally, we request any documentation regarding your child's previous educational experiences, if applicable. Having these documents ready in advance will expedite the process and ensure that your child's transition into our preschool is seamless. We also encourage parents to provide any additional information about their child's needs and preferences to tailor our approach to your child's unique learning style.


15/30 gov Free funding hrs:

We offer 15/30 gov FREE funding hrs per week, starting the term after their second or third birthday. Any extra hrs will cost £10 (you can choose option of £5 per half hr).

  • 15 hours free education and childcare for children for 2 years old, where parents are working at least 16 hours a week and earning less than £100,000 a year. Working parents of two-year-olds will be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare from September 2025.
  • 15 hours free childcare for all children 3 to 4 year olds. This funding is available the term after the child turns 3, for all the parents working and not working.
  • 30 hours free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds of parents working at least 16 hours a week and earning less than £100,000 a year. This funding is available the term after the child turns 3.

There is a non-refundable registration fee of £25 and a deposit of £50 recoverable at the end of school period.

Children not in title for 15/30 gov FREE funding hrs will paid a normal fee of £10 per hr.

Fees do will include snack but parents do we need to provide lunch box.

We accept childcare vouchers issued by authorized organisations and other Government initiatives such as the 30 hours childcare offer, Tax free childcare, Universal credits, Childcare element of Tax Credit, and Care to Learn which supports students with childcare costs.

- A period of 6 weeks notice is required to make any changes to attendance or withdraw a child from the Nursery.

- We do not accept cash payments.

- Invoices are sent out at the beginning of each half term and must be paid within 15 days.

- If fees are not received by mid-day on the 16th of the month, 5% will be automatically added to your outstanding bill, unless by prior arrangement.

- There is a sibling discount of 5% for your eldest child attending the Pre-School.

-Children holiday, break down or illness of a child has to be normally paid by parents.

-We reserve the right to charge £5 for every 10 mins after your child’s booked session has ended.

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