Enrolling at our pre-school

Children may start at Maiden Erlegh Preschool from age 2 years 6 months. Registrations forms can be downloaded from our Forms & Documents section. Please complete and return the form when your child is at least 18 months old in order for their name to be placed on our waiting list. We primarily serve the Earley/Reading area of Berkshire but also welcome children from further afield.

Parents are entitled to fifteen hours of funded childcare per week, which is subsidised by local borough councils. These hours may be taken in any combination, subject to availability. Hours taken over and above the free entitlement are payable.

For families where both parents work for a minimum of 16h per week and both earn under £100,000 per year, children may be entitled to 30h funding per week, during term time.

Pre-school Session Activities

During a typical session the children will have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:

  • Adult Directed Activities
  • Child Chosen Activities
  • Free Play
  • Outdoor Play
  • Small & Large group activities (including letters and sounds)
  • Snack Time
  • Use of ICT equipment

Our pre-school library

Each week children are given the opportunity to borrow a book from the Pre-school to take home and share with their family. Each child has their own library folder and is encouraged to participate in this activity.