Chuckles offers a pre-school facility during term time.
Every Child matters.
Mission
To provide high quality care and education opportunities for all our preschool children.
We work in partnership with parents and carers to help children learn and develop, promoting equality and diversity and preparing them for school life.
Each child is valued and nurtured in a safe and stimulating environment with a high ratio of staff.
Children have the opportunity to play with a wide range of resources to support learning and development.
We provide opportunities for extended day.
Open 5 days a week from 9.15am to 11.45am, during term time, with opportunites for extended day and holiday club.
We accept children in nappies and pull ups.
We offer children healthy snacks and drinks and encourage independence.
We have excellent indoor play facilities.
All our staff hold childcare qualifiactions
Behaviour
We aim to provide an environment in which there is acceptable behaviour and where children learn to respect themselves and each other. Children are encouraged to express their feelings and develop positive strategies for coping with new challenges or stressful situations.
Safe guarding children
Safety and well-being of our children is always our concern. We work in partnership with outside agencies to ensure that children are safe from harm. We have a legal responsibility to report nay concerns and following guidance set out in the Kent Safeguarding Board procedures, we always deal with child protection matters with sensitivity and in a confidential manner.
Equal opportunities
Chuckles is committed to inclusion and providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families, regardless of religion, gender, culture, sexual orientation or disability. We expect everyone to respect the diversity of our setting, and we will challenge any discriminatory behaviour.
Special Educational needs
The preschool has regard to national and local policy and guidance including Every Child Matters framework and the Special educational needs and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995. We have a good track record of developing children with special needs.
Policies
Chuckles policies help us make sure that the service we provide is of high quality. The full set of policies is available on request or in our reception area.
We accept childcare vouchers. You may be eligible for working tax credits.
Highlights
Opportunities for extended day and holiday club
Children in Nappies welcome
Pictures
Other Information
Eligible for Nursery Education Grants:
Yes
Snacks Provided:
Yes
Lunch Provided:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes
Min Age:
2 Years
Max Age:
5 Years
After School Care:
No
Number of Children per carer:
4
Number of Employees:
5
Enclosed Outdoor Play Area:
No
Directions
We are on the Mezzanine floor of The Orchards Shopping Centre. Next to the Theatre and above Waitrose.
