Kingfisher Pre School – Education, Care and Play so your child can Explore, Discover & Grow

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Welcome to Covingham KingFisher Pre-School

Education, Care and Play so your child can Explore, Discover & Grow

Covingham Kingfisher was classed as Good by OFSTED in their last inspection

Who We Are

Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School is located in St Pauls Church Centre and has been open for over 50 years, the setting runs a number of different sessions providing care and education for children and Parents in Covingham and surrounding area.

Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School is a private group owned and managed by the Manager and Supervisor.

Located within the heart of the local Community, Covingham Kingfisher Pre-school is a warm welcoming environment providing flexible Education and childcare which is designed for children aged 2-4 years old.

The Pre-School welcomes children with 2 yr. old funding, 15 hrs universal funding and 30hrs extended funding.

The Staff are warm, welcoming, approachable and friendly with a wealth of experience with a wide range of childcare services.

Pre-School – Toasting Marshmallows on a ‘camp fire’

Funtots – Exploring and having fun in the rain

Pre-School - All ready for a ‘drive in Movie’

Our Staff

All Staff are very experienced and well qualified, The Manager has a Degree in Early Child hood Studies and has attended over 550 training courses with nearly 30 years of experience at the Pre-School. The Pre-School Supervisor has NVQ3 in Early Years education and attended over 250 training courses and has been with the Pre-School for over 30 years. All remaining staff are qualified to NVQ3 in Early Years Education and have been with the Pre-School for between 8 and 16 years. All staff are safeguarding, first Aid and Food Hygiene trained as well as having attended various other courses.

Day Care

Day-care we are able to provide day-care for children aged 3 – 5 years – from 8am to 3pm, sessions can be mixed to provide the most suitable care for the child and parent.

Fun Tots

Funtot Sessions are held Monday - Thursday 9am – 11.30am or 12noon, these session are for 2 year olds and focuses on caring and sharing with others. 2 year old funding is accepted and full days are available.

Lunch Club

Lunch Club runs from 12noon – 1pm and is a special session where all the children sit together with members of staff and have their packed lunch (Lunch can be provided if required for an extra charge) children aged 3 – 4 years

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club runs from 8am – 9am Monday to Friday. Children can play safely, have breakfast and then stay at Pre-School or can be escorted to Covingham Park Primary School. The Breakfast Club is open to children from 3yrs to 8 years old.

Pre School

Pre-School is the main education session offered, with well planned curriculums and dedicated staff to ensure all children are well prepared for starting school. For children aged 3 – 5 years.

Busy Bees

Busy Bees runs from 1pm – 2.45pm and is s a special session to provide a home from home for the children; with emphasis given to what the children wish to do, in a warm and caring environment. For children aged 3 – 4 years

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What Our Parents Say...

The first most important issue is that my child feels happy going to school. If anything concerns or upsets her she always asks to go and stand with a teacher, which is a very relaxing thought for me when I leave her.

The way it’s professionally run and my child really enjoys attending Playgroup – as long as she is happy. Always making things with the children, which they love. Very friendly staff.

On behalf of my children and our whole family, I would like to say you’re AWESOME!, you have truly been a gift in our kids life, I don’t know how I could even thank you for all that you did, you are the best!

Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful, we feel extremely grateful to have Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School team in our children early days of learning, thanks for your patience and for the quality of care you have provided each and every day.

I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for our daughter, she has loved her time with you, has learnt so much, grown and gained confidence. You are truly amazing, kind, thoughtful people, who for a short time in her life have made an amazing impact; we will both miss you very much.

We think your child’s development and progression has been excellent and has set him up for Primary School. Our thanks to all members of Staff, who have helped in his development.