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Mini Oaks preschool is based at The Parish Centre, Burghfield St Mary’s Church. We offer excellent play and learning in a safe and caring environment for 2-4-year-old children. Mini Oaks is run by a highly qualified and caring team, experienced in child-led play and Early Years Education. Your child will enjoy Forest School sessions, learning to grow fruit and vegetables at our local allotment, and many other indoor and outdoor activities while they are with us. Morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions are available between 8.30am and 4.00pm each weekday during term-time. We accept childcare vouchers, offer funded places in line with government schemes, and sibling and full-time discounts are available.

Debra, Liza, Natalie and Natalie can’t wait to welcome your child to preschool.

Costs

£5 per week;£6.50 per hour

We offer fully funded places. There is an opt-in voluntary contribution of £5 a week towards consumables or additional activities that we offer, such as fruit, snacks, books, toys, regular and ad-hoc trips and visits, special visitors, seeds and plants for the allotment, Forest School resources, resourcing for special themed events like Christmas and Chinese New Year, and Forest School back packs. We offer an early drop off 8.30-9.00am and a late collection between 3.00-4.00pm. We offer self-funded hours at £6.50 per hour.

Do you cater for special dietary requirements? If so can you provide details?

Yes Please let us know any special dietary requirements when your child joins us.

Are you registered to receive 3 or 4 year old funded places? If so how many places for each age group?

Yes 20+20

Do you have immediate vacancies?

Yes

Do you provide drop off or collection services?

No

Do you have a waiting list and how many people are on it?

No

Local Offer

  • Childcare 1 How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND

    On registration, the child's parent/carer will be asked to provide details of any medical conditions, recurring complaints, allergies, special education needs or physical disabilities. For a child who is already attending our preschool, where a new need arises, then please contact us in writing as soon as you become aware of the need.

  • Childcare 2 How will I be informed / consulted about the way sin which my child is being supported

    Daily via preschool staff including the key worker and weekly via the Parent Zone Early Years system.

  • Childcare 3 How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child’s needs

    This will be agreed and communicated with you according to the need.

  • Childcare 4 What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties

    This will be agreed and communicated with you according to the need.

  • Childcare 5 What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND

    We adapt the additional support based on the needs/SEND. We may request information including supporting information from professionals.

  • Childcare 6 How will the setting monitor my child’s progress and how will I be involved in this

    See 2.

  • Childcare 7 How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips

    This will be agreed and communicated with you according to the need.

  • Childcare 8 How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users

    Accessible to wheelchair users via a ramp.

  • Childcare 9 How will you support my child’s transition to a new setting or school

    We have a link with the SEN Coordinator in local schools, and would work together to support the transition.

  • Childcare 10 How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in the evaluation

    Via our Parent Forum, parent evenings, feedback in the parent survey, and direct communication with the club management.

  • Childcare 11 Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting

    Please contact the office office@theoakschildcare.co.uk.

  • Childcare 12 What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints

    We have a complaints policy and are always open to feedback, compliments and ways for us to improve the service that we offer.
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Contact details

  • Name: Mini Oaks Preschool
  • Address: Burghfield St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Burghfield, Reading, West Berkshire, RG30 3TG

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