Cygnets (Langford Village Under Fives)

Cygnets (Langford Village Under Fives) is a UK-based nonprofit organisation operating as a registered charity with the number 1044999. The organisation manages Cygnets Pre-school, a sessional day care setting dedicated to providing early childhood education and care for preschool-aged children in the Langford Village area of Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Overview

Cygnets Pre-school offers childcare services for children from the age of two up to school entry. The setting focuses on supporting the early developmental needs of young children in a nurturing and inclusive environment. It is located within the Langford Village Primary School premises, specifically at Peregrine Way, Bicester.

Mission and Activities

The primary activity of Cygnets (Langford Village Under Fives) is to run a playschool aimed at preschool children, offering flexible attendance patterns to accommodate the needs of individual children and families. The organisation is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring participation is available equitably, including for children or parents/carers with disabilities. It maintains policies for safeguarding children and child protection, carefully documenting any injuries occurring at the setting and liaising with parents or carers accordingly.

Fees and Funding

As a non-profit charity, Cygnets relies on income generated from fees, fundraising efforts, and donations to sustain its operations. Fees are structured to accommodate different age groups, with, for example, preschool sessions for two-year-olds priced at £7.50 per hour or £22.50 for a three-hour session. The rates for older children (three to four years) include per-hour charges and options for half-day or full-day attendance.

Operating Hours

Cygnets Pre-school is open Monday to Friday from 08:45 to 15:15, providing consistent care throughout the week aligned with local educational guidance.

Regulation and Quality Assurance

The pre-school is registered with Ofsted, the UK’s Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for childcare provision. Periodic inspection reports are publicly available and contribute to maintaining the quality and safety of the service.

Cygnets (Langford Village Under Fives) continues to serve the local community by fostering early childhood development through accessible, quality childcare and education within a charitable framework.

[1] https://www.cygnetspreschool.org [2] https://www.cygnetspreschool.org/admissions-and-fees [3] https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/daynursery.cfm/searchazref/65432251783 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044999 [5] https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY267146