Fees & Funding
Pre-School Fees
Our fees are charged at an hourly rate according to your child's age.
Age Hourly rate
2 years. £5.10
3–4 years. £4.80
Fees are invoiced termly in advance, with weekly or monthly payment available by arrangement.
The hourly rate changes from the term following your child's third birthday.
Government-Funded Childcare
We accept government-funded childcare to help families with the cost of pre-school education.
Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours per week for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
All children aged 3–4 are entitled to 15 funded hours per week, regardless of family circumstances. Some 2-year-olds may also qualify for 15 funded hours through a separate additional-support scheme.
Funding is available for 38 weeks of the year, subject to eligibility, and can be used towards our pre-school sessions. The number of hours you can use with us depends on our opening hours and available sessions.
There are no additional charges for funded sessions. Any hours beyond your funded entitlement are charged at our standard hourly rates.
To check your eligibility and apply, visit:
Government childcare funding eligibility checker
Somerset Council – Help with childcare costs
Our team is happy to help you understand your entitlement and how it can be used at Walton Under Fives Pre-School.
Joining Our Pre-School
We welcome enquiries from families interested in joining Walton Under Fives.
We encourage parents and carers to arrange a visit, meet our friendly team and see our setting in action. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for life at our pre-school.
Our team can explain session availability, registration and the arrangements for your child's first days with us.
Settling In
We understand that starting pre-school is an important milestone for children and their families. Every child is different, so we take a flexible, individual approach to settling in, working closely with parents and carers to help children feel comfortable, confident and secure. Our team will discuss your child's needs, routines and interests to help make their introduction to pre-school as positive as possible.
A Typical Day
Our sessions offer a balance of child-led play, planned activities, outdoor experiences and opportunities to spend time together. Children are encouraged to follow their interests, develop independence and build friendships, with support and guidance from our experienced team.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), recognising that children learn and develop in different ways and at their own pace.
Meals & Snacks
We provide a mid-morning snack for all children attending pre-school.
If your child is staying beyond 12:00, please provide a packed lunch for them to enjoy with the other children. Mealtimes are an opportunity to encourage independence, develop healthy eating habits and enjoy time together. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Tapestry – Your Child's Learning Journal
We use Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to record and share your child's experiences, achievements and development throughout their time at Walton Under Fives.
Each child has their own personal journal, which their key person updates with photographs, observations and examples of their learning, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Keeping You Connected
Parents and carers receive secure login details, allowing them to access their child's journal online or through the Tapestry app on a phone or tablet.
Through Tapestry, you can:
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See photographs and observations of your child's activities and experiences.
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Follow their development and celebrate achievements and milestones.
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Share experiences, photographs and observations from home.
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Stay involved in your child's learning and development.
We believe that strong relationships between home and pre-school are an important part of helping children thrive. Tapestry gives us another way to work together and celebrate each child's individual journey.
You'll receive your login details and guidance on using Tapestry when your child joins us.
Breakfast Club | Ages 4–11
Our Breakfast Club offers a relaxed, friendly start to the day, bringing together pre-school and primary school children in a familiar, nurturing environment.
It's a lovely opportunity for younger children to build friendships with older children and become familiar with faces they'll see at school. Equally, children who have moved on to primary school can maintain friendships with younger children and stay connected to the familiar faces and surroundings of pre-school.
These everyday connections help create a smoother transition between pre-school and primary school, building confidence, friendships and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Monday to Friday | 08:00–08:30
£4.50 per session
Please contact our team for booking information.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
The safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority at Walton Under Fives. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment where children feel valued, respected and supported. All staff receive safeguarding training and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Julie, supported by Amber, our Deputy DSL.
We encourage parents and carers to speak to Julie or Amber if they have any concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing. All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively, in accordance with our safeguarding procedures.
For further information, please read our Safeguarding Children Policy.
Additional Needs & Inclusion
Walton Under Fives is committed to providing a fully inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected and supported. We recognise that children develop at different rates and may have different learning, communication, physical or emotional needs
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Our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Amber, works closely with parents, carers, our teaching team and relevant professionals to understand each child's individual requirements and provide appropriate support.
If you have any questions about your child's development or additional needs, please speak to Amber or another member of our team.
Concerns & Complaints
We value feedback from parents and carers and are committed to addressing any concerns openly, fairly and promptly. If you have a concern about your child's care or experience at Walton Under Fives Pre-School, we encourage you to speak to a member of our team in the first instance.
For more information about raising a formal complaint, please read our Complaints Policy.
Further Information
If you have any questions about fees, funding, admissions or your child's care, please get in touch. We're always happy to help.
Our Policies
The safety, wellbeing and development of every child is at the heart of everything we do.
Our policies set out how we care for children, support families and maintain a safe, inclusive and professionally managed pre-school.
Our policies are regularly reviewed and approved by the pre-school's management committee.
Copies are also available at the pre-school on request.