Introduction

Munchkins Pre-School was established in its present form in 1992 and supports the needs of children and families in the immediate area and further a field. The facility is set within the grounds of St Luke's Primary School and has the sole use of a new purpose built modular building specially designed for pre-school children that stand separate from the main school. We have use of the extensive outdoor play areas and the school hall for other activities. The pre-school is registered for 40 children each day in two Classrooms.

The pre-school runs with a staff child ratio of one adult to four/five children. There are at present seven members of Staff with appropriate childcare qualifications and up to date first aid certificates. The setting supports children with Special Educational Needs and children with English as an Additional Language. We hold regular parents/carers consultations.

The setting receives regular input from the Education and Childcare Advisory Service. As the setting is in a central location and has close links with the local community we have the opportunity to visit many places and take part in different activities, e.g. park, nature walks, garden centre, church, library, and fire station. Annually we have summer, Easter and Christmas events.

School photographs are taken in April. The children in the pre-school celebrate different festivals throughout the year.