December 2025 Newsletter
We would like to welcome all our new parents and children to Rothley Park Kindergarten.
Christmas Closure
We will be closing for The Christmas break on Christmas Eve at 2:30pm.
We will then be re-opening on Monday 5th January 2026 at 8am.
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
New Nursery Fees 2026
With revised fees payable from 1st January 2026, please can you ensure your various Payment Schemes are amended accordingly.
Late Collection
All children attending 8am–1pm must be collected no later than 1pm. This is a requirement due to the child staff ratios and the afternoon children attending. Could we please remind you also that the nursery does close at 6.00 pm and fees for late collection will automatically be added to your account.
Supervised Tooth Brushing
Starting from January 2026, we kindly request that all parents supply their child or children with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a wash bag clearly labelled with your child’s name. This will ensure that their toothbrush and toothpaste can be stored properly. Staff members will take the children into the bathroom in small groups once a day for tooth brushing sessions, during which practitioners will discuss the importance of maintaining dental hygiene. Please remember that toothbrushes should be replaced every three months, or sooner if the bristles begin to fray.
If you do not wish your child to participate please advise us in writing (email) so that we can place your wishes on record.
Children’s Christmas Party
The children’s Christmas party will take place on Tuesday 16th December from 3.00pm- 4.30pm. If your child/ren do not attend nursery on a Wednesday, your child is more than welcome to attend but we ask that they are accompanied by a parent/ carer. Unfortunately, siblings will not be able to attend. If you could inform the nursery practitioners in your child’s room know if you intend to come, this would be greatly appreciated.
Free Early Education Entitlement (Funding)
FEEE is available to all qualifying children the term following their turning 9 months of age, for a minimum of 38 weeks per year. This is claimed by the setting and throughout term time only. Each term can vary between 11 and 15 weeks. The funding hours will be shown on your invoice each month. Please do not hesitate to see us in the office if you have any queries regarding your child’s funding. Please provide your Child’s Birth Certificate, parent NI number and funding code, to validate your claim.
AUTUMN PERIOD 2025 -15 WEEKS IN TOTAL
September – 4 weeks: October – 4 weeks: November – 4 weeks: December – 3 weeks
SPRING PERIOD ENTITLEMENT 2026 – 11 WEEKS IN TOTAL
January – 4 weeks: February – 3 weeks: March – 4 weeks:
SUMMER PERIOD ENTITLEMENT 2026 – 12 WEEKS IN TOTAL
April – 3 weeks: May – 3 weeks: June – 4 weeks: July – 2 weeks
Reindeer Run
The Reindeer Run will take place over the week commencing 1st December, children are being encouraged to dress up in their Christmas outfits to raise money for Loros.
If anyone would like to donate to this great charity, this can be handed in to the office. Thank you for your support!
Children In Need
We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Children in Need Appeal. We raised £115.00!! Well done to all the children who dressed up, in their favourite costumes.
Birthdays
- Freddie will be 2 on 3rd December
- Louie will be 2 on 8th December
- Isla will be 4 on 14th December
- Esmee will be 2 on 15th December
- Ayush will be 4 on 22nd December
- Gabriella will be 3 on 23rd December
- Ayra will be 3 on 23rd December
- Shayan will be 4 on 27th December
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL, FROM ALL OUR STAFF AT RPK!
