February 2026 Newsletter
We would like to welcome all our new parents and children to Rothley Park Kindergarten.
Nursery Fees and Session Changes
All parents, if you should require a change in days or sessions or wish to be added to our waiting list for any additional days, please submit your request by email to ensure that nothing is missed. Thank you.
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.
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
AUTUMN PERIOD ENTITLEMENT 2026 – 15 WEEKS IN TOTAL
September – 4 weeks: October – 4 weeks: November – 4 weeks: December – 3 weeks
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.
World Book Day
Be your favourite book character on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March 2026. However, children, please feel free to dress up on any day you attend, week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026.
Happy Chinese New Year
We would like to wish all of our parents and children a very Happy Chinese New Year from Tuesday 17th February until Tuesday 3rd March. We hope you enjoy your celebrations.
Birthdays
- Raymond will be 4 on 1st February.
- Ranteg will be 3 on 1st February.
- Margot will be 2 on 7th February.
- Max will be 1 on 7th February.
- Daniel will be 3 on 9th February.
- Reuben will be 3 on 10th February.
- Reya will be 3 on 15th February
- Marley will be 2 on 20th February
- Huxley will be 4 on 24th February
- Yuvaan will be 4 on 24th February.
We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Birthday, from everyone at RPK X
Happy Valentines Day Activity
Blot Art Hearts
MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS ACTIVITY
Paper or Card
Paint = 2 different colours
Paint Brush
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fold the paper or card in half.
2. Draw half of the heart onto the paper or card from the middle of the fold
3. Cut out the heart, please ensure you supervise your child at all times.
4. Open the card and apply paint to one side and fold.
5. Open your heart and let it dry.
Happy Valentines!
