Opening hours – 7.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only but we offer some holiday provision (see below).
Fees from January 2026 will be:
2, 3 and 4 year olds: £8.00 per hour
3/4 year olds: Universal entitlement – 15 hours funded by the Government for all 3/4 year olds the term after they are 3 years old. Some children will also be eligible for an up to 15 hours working parent entitlement free. These hours can be used any day between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm, term time only.
2 year olds: £8.00 per hour unless eligible for the free working parents Government funding up to 30 hours per week. Again funded hours can be used any day between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm, term time only.
Speak to the Manager for more details or visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/how-to-apply-for-30-hours-childcare/
There is also funding for 2 year olds whose family receive extra support. Please speak to the Manager for more details or look at https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds-extra-support
There are no restrictions as to times and days when you can use the Government funded hours other than term time only. We are open 7.30am to 5.30pm. Please see below holiday club options. We are also happy to split funding with another setting if that is more convenient for your family.
There is also a charge of £1 for breakfast (between 7.30am and 8.00am; £1 for morning snack; £1 for a light afternoon tea (served at 3.30pm). This is an optional charge for children using the Government funding. To opt out please speak to the manager to make alternative arrangements.
Out of School Club for school aged children:
We also have a before and after school club for children who attend Embsay Primary School. The following fees include breakfast 7.30 – 8.00 am and a light tea 3.30 – 4.00 pm.
Breakfast Club:
| 7.30am to 9 am including breakfast | £6.00 |
After School Club:
| 3.30pm to 4.30 pm: | £8.00 |
| 3.30pm to 5.30 pm: | £12.00 |
Holiday Club:
We offer up to 6 weeks holiday club for children aged 2 to 11 years. These dates for 2025-26 are subject to change following a recent survey. Please keep checking for updates. One suggestion was to provide holiday club for teacher training days. We are trialling this on Monday 13th April 2026. If you would like to book or require more details please contact us on info@embsaypreschool.co.uk.
Monday 27th to Thursday 30th October 2025
Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th April and also Monday 13th April 2026;
Summer Holidays (please contact the setting for more information)
Monday 27th – Friday 31st July
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August
Monday 10th – Friday 14th August
Monday 17th – Friday 21st August
Please contact us via email or phone for a booking form.
Throughout holiday club all children will need a healthy packed lunch (snacks and drinks provided) as well as waterproofs and sun cream dependent on the the weather. Holiday Club is £32.50 per day, 8.30 am until 5.00 pm. There is also the option of a part day, 8.30am to 3pm £27.50. There are no longer sibling discounts. Payment must be made on booking to secure the place. There is no refund from 2 weeks prior to the start of holiday club unless we can re-sell the place. Places offered on a first come (and paid), first served basis.
As a charity and not-for-profit organisation (charity number 1036590) we make every effort to keep our fees as low as possible and fees are charged solely to cover our running costs, such as rent and wages. Special arrangements for paying fees can be made in the case of financial hardship or other difficulty. We accept vouchers for payment of fees too. Please speak to our manager for details.
Holiday Dates 2025-26
We have the same holiday dates as Embsay Primary School. For 2025 – 26 they are as follows:
Pre-school closed on: Pre-school re-opens on:
Summer: Tuesday 2nd September
Autumn Half Term: Monday 27th October Re-opens on Tuesday 4th November
Christmas: Monday 22nd December Re-opens on Tuesday 6th January 2026
Spring Half Term: Monday 16th February Re-opens on Monday 23rd February
Easter: Monday 30th March Re-opens on Tuesday 14th April
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May – one day only
Summer Half Term: Monday 25th May Re-opens on Monday 1st June
Summer 2026: Monday 20th July