Preschool
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Preschool
Mrs Wright
Preschool Teacher
Welcome to Little Hearts Preschool. We love to learn through play together as children take the first steps on their learning journey.
Feeling safe and settled
Talk with the team about your child’s routines, interests and needs before they start. Your child’s key worker builds a familiar relationship, shares progress and supports next steps in learning.
Session times
Morning 8:30am–11:30am
Afternoon 12:30pm–3:30pm
Please drop off and collect promptly. Confirm your child’s agreed sessions with the office.
Ready for a day of play
Uniform is optional in Nursery and Preschool. Comfortable, inexpensive everyday clothes are recommended, as indoor and outdoor play can get a little wet or messy.
Please send in
- Spare underwear and socks
- A spare set of clothes and pumps
- Wellies
- Pull-ups, nappy bags and wipes, if needed
Learning Identities & Goal
The STAIRS Model
Communication, stories and early writing
Heart Houses
View Our EYFS Curriculum
Your Child's Keyworker
Your child’s key worker gets to know their interests, needs and stage of development, builds a trusting relationship with your family, and helps plan meaningful next steps.
They share progress and achievements, listen to your observations and support changes in routines or rooms. Let the team know about anything that may affect your child’s day.
Settling in together
Before your child starts, speak to the team about their routines, comfort needs, interests, health and any additional support. Ask about settling-in arrangements and how you will share day-to-day updates.
When it is time for a new room or Reception, talk with the team about ways to prepare your child and share helpful information.
Funding & applying for a place
Contact the school office to discuss a Nursery or Preschool place, arrange a visit and check which session patterns are available. Please confirm current availability, costs, lunch arrangements and any additional sessions directly with school
Three and four year olds
All children in England can receive 570 funded hours a year from the term after their third birthday, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks
Read the Universal Offer
Eligible working families
Eligible working parents in England may receive 30 funded hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after a child turns nine months until school age. Eligibility rules apply.
Check Availability & Apply
Funded Early Learning for twos
Some two year olds qualify for up to 15 hours through additional eligibility criteria. Apply through St Helens Council; if approved, share the Passport for 2s and your child’s birth certificate with the provider
St Helens Passport for 2's
Using a working parent code
- Apply through your GOV.UK childcare account and check the deadline for the term you need.
- If approved, give your 11-digit eligibility code to school and arrange to provide the requested validation details securely.
- Reconfirm your details in the childcare account every three months, including before you start using your hours.
Tax Free Childcare
Eligible families can receive a £2 government top-up for every £8 paid into their childcare account, up to £500 every three months (£2,000 a year), or £1,000 every three months (£4,000 a year) for an eligible disabled child. Check that your provider is registered before arranging payments.
Rest, food and individual care
Rest and sleep
Tell the team about your child’s sleep routine, comfort needs and any health advice. Ask how rest is arranged for your child and how sleeping children are supervised.
A safer sleep space should be separate, clear, flat and firm. Sleep arrangements and bedding should suit the child’s age and individual needs. Staff must be able to see and hear sleeping children and check them frequently.
Read the DfE safer sleep guidance
Food and choking prevention
Discuss allergies, dietary needs and lunch arrangements with the team. Prepare food for your child’s stage of development, considering its size, shape and texture.
- Quarter small round fruits such as grapes and cherry tomatoes lengthways.
- Cut sausages into thin lengthways strips rather than round slices.
- Soften firm foods where needed and remove bones, pips and stones.
- Avoid whole nuts and hard sweets for young children.
- Children should be alert, seated upright and supervised while eating.
For toileting, changing, medicines or other care needs, speak with the class team so that information can be shared and appropriate support discussed.
FAQ's
How do I arrange a visit or apply?
Call 01744 678710 or email the school office to ask about places, visits, application forms and starting arrangements.
Can I book full days, extra hours or wraparound care?
Please ask the office which options are available for your child’s age and circumstances, the session pattern offered and any costs. The published morning and afternoon times are shown above.
What about lunch, snacks and personal care supplies?
Ask the team about meals, snacks, dietary needs and charges before agreeing sessions. Bring the spare clothes and any pull-ups, wipes and nappy bags your child needs, in line with the school’s clothing guidance..
How can I share concerns or additional needs?
Start with your child’s key worker or class team. Share information about communication, health, development or wellbeing so that you can discuss support together. The school’s SEND and Inclusion page explains further support.
Does a Nursery or Preschool place guarantee Reception admission?
Reception admission is a separate process. Check the school’s admission information and St Helens Council’s current application guidance and deadlines.