Consumables Charge


What It Covers & Why It Matters

At Hampton-in-Arden Preschool, your child’s health, safety, happiness and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our consumables charge helps us provide a nurturing, enriching and worry-free environment where children can thrive, explore and feel cared for every single day.


FOOD

Breakfast and snack times are a much-loved part of our Preschool day. They offer a calm, social moment where children sit together, share conversations and enjoy delicious food in a safe and supportive setting.

Our consumables charge ensures that every child has access to nutritious, balanced and appealing food while in our care. All snacks are prepared to high standards of nutrition and hygiene, with careful consideration given to allergies, dietary requirements and individual preferences — and they’re always a hit!


  • Breakfast (from 8:30am) – A healthy and energising start to the day
  • Morning Snack – Nutritious options to keep little bodies fuelled and focused
  • Sensory Play Materials – We also use food-based resources such as pasta, rice and flour for sensory exploration, creativity and messy fun


We provide the snacks so you don’t have to. That means no daily preparation, no extra worry about balance or allergies, and one less thing to think about in your busy day. You can be confident that every child leaves Preschool well-fed, happy and ready for more adventures.


NON-FOOD ESSENTIALS

We know that life with little ones can be wonderfully busy — so we’re here to help make things simpler.

Our consumables charge covers the everyday essentials that help us keep children clean, safe, comfortable and cared for throughout the day.

What’s included?

  • Hygiene & Cleaning Essentials
    Hand soap, wipes, nappy bags, paper towels, creams and spare clothing — everything needed to keep children fresh and comfortable
  • First Aid & Safety Supplies
    Cold packs, plasters and, of course, plenty of reassurance and cuddles for any little bumps or scrapes
  • Arts & Crafts Materials
    Glitter, paper, playdough ingredients, shaving foam, pens, pencils, paints, aprons, stickers, scissors and all the exciting resources we use to encourage creativity and self-expression
  • Outdoor Exploration
    We are incredibly proud of our outdoor space and spend time in the garden every day. The charge helps maintain this area and provides resources such as slides, climbing frames, sand, balancing equipment, crates, tyres, pots and pans, gardening tools and more
  • All the Little Extras
    Bin bags, toilet roll, tissues, cleaning equipment and storage solutions for our learning resources



ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

At Hampton-in-Arden Preschool, we love going beyond the EYFS curriculum. We believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, excitement and joyful memories, and our consumables charge helps us offer enriching experiences that support learning, confidence and friendships.

What’s included?

  • Enriching Activities
    Sensory play, dress-up days, religious celebrations, singing and dancing, science experiments, mud kitchen play and more — all designed to inspire imagination and exploration
  • Special Occasions & Celebrations
    We love celebrating your little ones! The charge covers birthday cards and small gifts, reward stickers, advent calendars, Christmas gifts, end-of-year parties, leavers’ gifts and resources to celebrate religious and cultural festivals

 

Why Do We Charge a Consumables Fee?

All of these resources, enriching activities and everyday essentials help us create a safe, engaging and high-quality environment for your children. The consumables fee allows us to maintain these standards while keeping everything simple and inclusive for families.

Most importantly, it ensures that every child can fully participate, feel supported, and enjoy a rich Preschool experience — without parents needing to bring or remember extra items.


Thank you for helping us continue to provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing place where your children can learn, grow and shine



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