Parent & Carer Zone

You can drop off your child between 8.30am to 9am (unfunded children 9am).

You may collect your child between 12pm - 12.30pm but must be clear of Pre-School by 12.30pm (unfunded children 12pm).

Drop your child off at the main door and assist your child to change from their outdoor jacket and shoes before entering the hall to wash their hands with a member of staff.

You must let a member of staff know who is collecting your child at pick up time. If this is someone other than stipulated on your consent form please provide us with their full name and contact details

We appreciate that drop off for children and parents can be challenging. If you feel you would like to accompany your child into setting please speak to a member of staff and we will support your decision and work with you to support your child.

When it is time for you to leave your child please make sure that you always say ‘Good-bye’ and that you return on time. If you have any doubts about when your child is ready to be left at the group please discuss them with a member of staff. We are committed to working together with Parent’s/Carer’s to support settling in and will always put the best interests of the child at the centre of any decisions.

Please bring along a bag with change of clothing;

Pants, socks, tops, bottoms

Nappies and wipes (if relevant)

Pair of indoor soft shoes (plimsoles or trainers) to change into each day

A water bottle (filled only with water)

The bag should be taken each day and shall be returned home each day.

Clothing

Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather as we like to be outside as much as possible (waterproof jacket, suitable footwear, suncream - which should be applied before arriving at setting). As we regularly paint and get messy we would recommend that your child does not wear their best clothes to setting with loose fitting indoor clothing (that is easy for your child) being appropriate. Outdoor footwear should be Velcro straps or wellies to encourage your child to dress independently.

Please ensure your child's name is on their clothing, shoes and water bottle.

There shall be a labelled coat hook and wooden peg in the entrance vestibule with your child’s name on it for your child to pop their bag and jacket on and peg their shoes together.

We have a range of Pre-School polo shirts, t-shirts and fleece jackets to purchase. Please ask a member of staff for an order form.

You will find designated parking located (signposted) off of Correen Road, Alford AB33 8FP.

When parking please

• be aware of children exiting from other cars/vehicles and children who may be playing in the car park area

• supervise your own children

• park in parking bays

• if it is safe to do so, reverse park