St Michael's Family Centre (St Clements Site)

About this day nursery

St Michael's Family Centre is a registered charity dedicated to offering affordable, flexible childcare and education within the local community. With a volunteer committee overseeing its operations, the centre strives to create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children feel valued and parents feel confident.

The centre provides a wide array of stimulating and challenging activities designed to foster children's development and help them reach their full potential in a friendly and enjoyable setting. Encouragement and support are provided to instil respect for others, the environment, and equipment.

St Michael's also emphasises cultural capital by celebrating diverse festivals and traditions, involving families in sharing their backgrounds, and engaging with the local community through visits to places like the town library and museum. Learning is primarily play-based, with resources tailored to reflect the diversity and experiences of the children, preparing them for future learning stages and a deeper understanding of the world.

Our ethos

St Michael's Family Centre is committed to providing play-based learning, fostering children's development and potential in a safe, nurturing environment. They emphasise respect for others, the environment, and equipment, and celebrate cultural capital by acknowledging diverse festivals and traditions, involving families in sharing their backgrounds, and engaging with the local community.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery, settling quickly due to strong attachments with staff, who know children and families well. Children respond positively to securely embedded rules and routines, with staff communicating high expectations for behaviour. The learning environment captivates children's interests, supporting their development and progress.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges hourly rates for younger children, with specific rates for the early breakfast hour and post-breakfast hours. School-age children are billed per session for wraparound care, while holiday club hours are billed hourly. Fees are invoiced monthly.