Key Information

Opening times

We are open Monday to Friday at the following times for children aged 2 to 4.

08.45am to 11.45am - morning session

11.45am to 12.30pm - lunch club

12.30pm to 15.30pm - afternoon session

We offer full day or half day childcare sessions and are currently open term-time only.

If you would like to register your interest for our Preschool, please contact Mrs Jenny Rouse, Preschool Manager on: 01905 423861, ext 3 or email JRouse@riverscofe.co.uk.

If you wish to enquire about wrap around care for your child, please also use the above details. 

Fees for 3 & 4 year olds, from September 1st 2024

£18.50 - Morning session, 08.45 to 11.45

£5.00 - Lunch club,11.45 to 12.30 (pack lunch to be provided or a healthy hot lunch is available to order)

£18.50 - Afternoon session, 12.30 to 15.30

Full day deal for 3/4 yr olds= £39.00

Fees for 2 year olds, from September 1st 2024

£22.00  - Morning session, as above

£5.00 - Lunch club, as above

£22.00 Afternoon session, as above

Full day deal for 2 yr olds = £45.00

Additional optional charges:

£2.61 - Hot lunch, as ordered through www.bowlfuls.co.uk

There is no minimum session required. We will accept a child for one morning or everyday of the week.

Government vouchers and Tax-free Childcare is accepted.

To register your interest and apply for a place at the Pre-school, please complete the application form and parent declaration form and return to: Mrs Jenny Rouse, Preschool Manager, St Clements Preschool, Henwick Rd, Worcester, WR2 5NS.

If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a tour of the Pre-school please call Mrs Jenny Rouse, Preschool Manager on: 01905 423861, ext 3 or email JRouse@riverscofe.co.uk.

Funding information

Children aged 9 months to 3 years: Working parents may be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare per week  from the term after the child turns 9 months old until they start school, provided they meet income and  employment criteria.

Children aged 2 years: Some children may receive 15 hours of funded early education if their family receives  certain benefits, the child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, or has been looked after by a local authority. 

Children aged 3 to 4 years: All children are entitled to 15 hours of universal funded early education per week,  regardless of family income or work status. 

Once your child is receiving government funding, you are required to complete a Parent Declaration form.

To check what funding you are eligible for and to find out more information, please visit beststartinlife.gov.uk