Welcome to Discovery Pre-school
The provides flexible, affordable and quality childcare across England.
Discovery Pre-school is an Alliance childcare service located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
We offer 26 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±-registered places per session, and are assessed as Good by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½±.
Our committed, friendly and well-qualified pre-school team provides high quality care and learning for children aged between 2 and 4.
We follow the with a focus on learning through play and encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery.
To make an enquiry please fill out our online
Opening times
We are open from 8:45am - 11:45am, and 11:45am - 2:45pm Monday to Friday, term time only, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
We also offer an Out of School Club from 3 - 6pm for children aged 3 - 11yrs old.
We offer:
- Funded childcare for qualifying two year olds and all three and four year olds
- An After School Club from 3pm - 6pm for children aged 3+
- Safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child
- Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities
- A well-qualified, kind and caring team
- A dedicated person to give focused support to your child
- аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± registered
- Activities planned in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Healthy snacks
- Uniform can be bought (not compulsory)
- Setting with easy access
- Achieved the Alliance Reflecting on Quality Award Stage 1 & 2
- Encouragement to staff to continue their professional development & attend regular training
- Termly parents consultation days
Fees
Children aged 2-3 years - £20.00 per pre-school session
Children aged 3 years and over - £17.00 per per-school session
Children aged 3 years and over- £5.00 per Out of School club session until 4pm
Children aged 3 years and over- £15.00 per Out of school club session until 6pm
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Laura Carter, Early Years Manager on 01733 572241 or email discovery@eyalliance.org.uk
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About us
Discovery Pre-school offers a stimulating approach to early years development and learning for very young children.
Within a safe, friendly and fun environment, children are supported by qualified, caring staff in developing a wide range of skills and interests.
The children enjoy learning through play experiences in bright indoor and outdoor play areas with exciting outings planned regularly.
We are managed by the Early Years Alliance, formerly the Pre-school Learning Alliance, the largest voluntary sector provider of childcare in England with over 50 years experience delivering childcare and practical, professional support to early years practitioners.
Our pre-school plans its activities in accordance with the with a strong focus on exploratory, imaginative play and healthy eating.
We recognise and understand the huge benefits that free flow play has on the positive development of very young children. Every child in our care is supported by a key person who understands their individual needs and offers special care and support to them.
Rigorous health & safety and safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to ensure that every child is protected and feels safe and happy with us.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Laura Carter, Early Years Manager on 01733 572241 or email discovery@eyalliance.org.uk
Our Team
Our well qualified, committed and experienced team works hard to create a caring and learning environment in the pre-school.
We know every child develops differently and at different times. Every child has a key person who understands their needs and interests. This helps us to ensure every child feels involved, stimulated and happy in our care.
We follow rigorous staff recruitment and supervision procedures to ensure anyone joining our team undertakes relevant security checks including Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, references and qualification checks.
Parents are reassured knowing that child protection and safeguarding underpins every aspect of our practice and is a priority for us.
Your child's 'key person'
Every child who joins the pre-school receives support from an experienced member of the team. They are responsible for your child’s needs and known as the ‘key person’.
The key person is your main point of contact however all pre-school staff are happy to feedback on your child’s developmental progress on a daily basis or discuss any concerns with you. They will also keep records of your child’s progress and achievement, which are always available for you to see and contribute towards.
Your child’s key person will make time to find out from you about your child’s interests, likes, dislikes and special requirements.
Please share any important or useful information when you register your child and throughout their time with us.
This helps us to give your child the most appropriate care and learning to suit their developmental, emotional and physical needs. You can access and contribute your views to your child's progress and achievements in their records.
Our Managers
Abbi Goodwin, Early Years Manager, Level 4.
Alison Riddell, Early Years Deputy, Level 3
Our Practioners
Kiya Reed- Early Years Educator, Level 3.
Jordan Kennerley - Early Years Educator
Xhensila Rami - Early Years Educator
Ruth Dwamena-Yeboah, Early Years Educator, Level 2
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Laura Carter, Early Years Manager on 01733 572241 or email discovery@eyalliance.org.uk
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FAQs
Do you offer funded entitlement for 3 year olds?
Children are eligible for the funding in the term following their third birthday. The funding is available for 15 hours per week.
Do you offer funded entitlement for 2 year olds?
Children from households receiving certain benefits might be entitled to funded childcare for 15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year starting the term after their second birthday. Please talk to a team member for more details.
What sessions do you offer?
We are open from 8:45am - 11:45 am, and 11:45am - 2:45pm Mon - Fri during term time.
Out of School Club is open from 3:00pm - 6:00pm Mon - Fri during term time.
Do you provide hot meals?
Hot meals are not provided. We do however ask all children who attend an afternoon session to bring a healthy packed lunch with them.
We have a healthy lunch box ideas leaflet if you would like to see it.
We do offer children a healthy snack and drink during each session. The notice board shows what snacks are on offer.
Water is freely available throughout the day.
Please help us to remain a nut-free pre-school.
Are you able to accommodate children with different dietary requirements?
Yes. Please make us fully aware of any dietary requirements prior to your child starting with us.
What qualifications do your staff have?
All our staff are experienced and trained. One member of staff is as yet unqualified. All other staff are qualified to Level 2 or 3 in Childcare, and all aspects of training are regularly updated.
All staff members are First Aid Trained.
All staff members are Child Protection Trained.
One staff member is Senco Trained.
How many staff will be looking after my child?
There are six members of staff who work various sessions during the week. Each child has one keyperson, as well as a second 'buddy' keyperson for sessions when the keyperson is not available.
How quickly can my child start?
Please contact us to discuss availability.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Laura Carter, Early Years Manager on 01733 572241 or email discovery@eyalliance.org.uk
Contact Us
Laura Carter, Early Years Manager
Discovery Pre-school
Mountsteven Avenue
Walton
Peterborough
PE4 6HX
Tel : 01733 572241
E : discovery@eyalliance.org.uk
Our last аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± inspection in November 2022 found that:
"Children at this setting are happy and behave well, they understand the importance of being kind to each other"
"The children access a well sequenced curriculum at the setting"
"The setting provides families with a warm and inviting environment"
"Children learn about different cultures, languages and the people around them, developing an understanding of modern British values"
"The setting ensures strong relationships are formed with all parents and children"
" They provide families with home-learning packs to promote a love of reading"
"The setting fully understands the importance of the Key-person role and provides children with an environment where they feel safe"