Our preschool

Haydn Road, Brighton Hill,

Basingstoke RG22 4DH

Telephone Number: 01256 478626

Mobile Number: 07740715078

Charity Number: 1039597

Ofsted Number: 110181

Vision Statement

Our aim is to enhance the development and education of children in a parent involving community-based group.  To provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment.  To work within a framework which ensures equality and opportunity for all children and families.  All members of staff are fully supported in gaining further qualifications and are encouraged to attend courses and training to take advantage of the latest ideas and techniques in childcare and education.  This provides a positive input in the sharing of information with parents and fellow professionals.

Opening Hours (term time only)

Monday – Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm

ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL

We are a member of the preschool Learning Alliance and NDNA.  We are a constitutional committee run group, registered with OFSTED, no. 110181, the Early Years Grant scheme no. 517761 and insured with Sun Alliance. We work in accordance with the children's act 1989 and the local child protection procedures. We are a registered charity no. 1039597.

The group is run by an elected committee which ensure that major decision making is in the hands of the parents who use the group. Our Annual general meeting, at which the committee for the following year is elected, is held in the Spring Term.

Starlings preschool provides childcare for children aged two to school age.   Starlings welcome  children with the two/three grant scheme offering 15/30 hours when available.   We also welcome children not receiving grant.

Starlings preschool hand out a monthly newsletter to all parents, this contains information on any additional activities, dates, topics and any new information for that month.  Starlings also offer a text service to parents which we use for closure days due to unforeseen circumstances, and any sharing information.    Updates can also been seen on our "latest and useful information" section.

Starlings preschool promotes healthy eating for their snacks and their lunch boxes should reflect this.  There is a menu on the notice board which is updated daily informing  you what snack your child may have had.