Welcome to the 'Little Acorns' Foundation Unit 

About Us

At Stoke Canon Primary School children of Preschool age and school Reception age learn and play together sharing our well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas. The children in the Foundation Unit follow the EYFS underpinned by the school’s vision and values.  Nurture and Grow Together through Compassion, Integrity and Kindness and through a caring Christian atmosphere. Stoke Canon Pre-School is run by the governing body of Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School. Our last Ofsted inspection, which was carried out in October 2022, resulted in a 'GOOD' outcome. Children can attend from the age of two years old. 

Our latest Ofsted report can be viewed on the following link or by visiting the Ofsted website.

Fees/Funding Options

Children can join Little Acorns when they are 2 years old and remain with us until statutory school age.

We accept funding and this can be accessed under the following guidance:

• 15 hours entitlement for eligible working parents of 2-year-old children
• Universal 15 hours entitlement for all 3 and 4-year-olds
• Additional 15 hours entitlement for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds (30hrs) 

Fees are chargeable for children who do not fall into the above categories or when their sessions exceed the 15 funded hours. Fees are invoiced and require payment a month in advance of the hours requested.

- 2 year olds (unfunded or exceeding 15 hours)  = £5.10

- 3 years old (exceeding 15 hours)                      = £4.50

Further information about the EEF can be found on the Devon County Council website www.devon.gov.uk

Opening hours

Monday -       8.45am - 2.45pm*

Tuesday -      8.45am - 2.45pm*

Wednesday - 8.45am - 2.45pm*

Thursday -     8.45am - 2.45pm*

Friday -          8:45am - 2:45pm* 

The Pre-school day is split into three options for sessions.

Morning only -     8:45am  - 11:45am

Afternoon only -  11:45am  - 2:45pm* 

Full day -             8:45am - 2:45pm*  

*An optional collection time of 3.15pm is available for an additional charge.

Lunch

Children attending an afternoon session will be included in our lunch session. There is the option to choose to either buy a freshly prepared, healthy school meal (£2.40) or bring their own packed lunch from home. Water is provided at lunch and throughout the day.

Snack

We request that all children attending a morning session bring with them a portion of fruit to be eaten during morning snack time. Milk is also provided during the morning snack. We are a nut free school.  

Booking

To book a place for your child, an Application for Admission Form will need to be completed. Please contact the school office to obtain the form. If you require any advice or assistance in completing the form please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation Unit Lead. 

Visits/Taster Sessions

Families are all very welcome to visit our Pre-school and School either to look round or attend a taster session.

Before a child joins Pre-school we will invite you both to attend taster sessions and settling in 'Stay and Play' sessions. These sessions are tailored to each individual child, to ensure a smooth transition between home and school. 

Please contact the Foundation Unit lead to arrange suitable times and dates for a visit or taster session.