Useful Information
Everything you need to know
Tiddlywinks follows the statutory staff ratios for each age group to ensure all children are cared for appropriately.
We currently have spaces available and accept children from 2 years 6 months.
Tiddlywinks accepts children who qualify for NEF funding as well as 15 and 30 hours of free child care (Childcare Choices)
If you would like more information please contact us
Tiddlywinks is open Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm
We hope to open on Fridays in the Spring Term 2026, if demand for places is sufficient.
We also offer sessions from 9.00am - 12.00noon
and 9.00am - 1.00pm Monday - Thursday.
Autumn Term 2025
3rd September to 24th October
Half Term
27th October to 31st October
3rd November to 19th December
Spring Term 2026
5th January to 13th February
Half Term
16th February to 20th February
23rd February to 27th March
Summer Term 2026
13th April to 22nd May
Bank Holiday
4th May (closed)
Half Term
25th May to 29th May
1st June to 17th July
Nutritious food is important for children to be able to grow and learn. At Tiddlywinks we educate the children about healthy eating and encourage them to try new foods regularly. Fresh fruit is on our daily menu. The snack menu is sent to the parents for the coming week.
We have links with our local supermarket who provide us with fresh food weekly.
Snacks
Children are offered a healthy snack during the morning and afternoon sessions. These will normally consist of a carbohydrate as well as fruits and vegetables.
Drinks
Hydration is as important as healthy food. Water is available throughout the day, and water and milk are offered at morning snack time.
Lunch
Children who stay all day or until 1pm provide their own packed lunch. We work with parents to support healthy eating at every meal.
Children should come to Tiddlywinks in comfortable clothing appropriate to the weather conditions.
Each child keeps a pair of wellies and waterproofs at Tiddlywinks for outdoor play.
Uniform is not mandatory but many of our children choose to wear it.
Uniform can be purchased directly from Tiddlywinks
Tiddlywinks uses Seesaw to regularly update parents on their child’s progress and to share group activities within the Pre-School.
We also encourage parents to share ‘wow’ moments from home with us so that we can work together on your child’s development and next steps.