We welcome applications from all denominations of children to attend our Pre-school.

Please note: admission to St. Vincent’s Pre-school does not automatically guarantee the offer of a place from St Vincent’s Primary School.

Application forms are available from the Pre-school and the Primary School or via parents documents tab above. Children are admitted from the age of two and they will be expected to attend for 2 sessions per week. Extra sessions will be allocated following consultation between the staff and parents when both parties feel it is appropriate. Places will be offered approximately a half term in advance of the starting date. If the place is accepted then an induction visit will be arranged. Your child will meet the staff and his/her new playmates, see the routine and become familiar with the Pre-school.

All parents are eligible for 15 hours universal hours the term after their child turns 3. The extended 15 hours entitlement needs to be applied for by the parent using www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. Once you have checked that you are eligible and have your eligibility code, it is essential that this is given to Pre-school.

From April 2024, the early education entitlement was expanded for working families of younger children (2 year olds) so they can access 15 hours per week, increasing to 30 hours per week by September 2025.

Sessions not funded will be charged as follows: