Half And Full-Day Childcare – Private And Funded, Dartford

Key Person support for every child. Inclusive SEN provision. Transparent online learning system.

Play-Based Learning For Ages 2–5

Government-Funded Childcare Options

Non-Compulsory Uniform For Belongings

Key Person Support

At Twinkletoes Preschool, each child is assigned a dedicated Key Person who guides their learning, development, and emotional well-being. We work closely with parents and carers to ensure every child feels confident, secure, and able to progress at their own pace. Through careful observation, planning, and tools like ‘WOW’ moments and Baby’s Days, Key Persons track achievements and follow each child’s interests to support their next steps. For children requiring additional assistance, Key Persons collaborate with our SENCo and families, ensuring personalised support in line with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice. For more information about our nurseries, you can visit our Dartford and Horton Kirby preschool pages.

Baby’s Days Online System

Baby’s Days is Twinkletoes Preschool’s online learning platform, creating complete transparency between parents and our setting. Through the system, parents can access Daily Notes, Progress Trackers, Photograph Galleries, Policies, Permissions, and Invoices, forming a strong partnership with our team. Daily Notes enable parents to view their child’s activities and leave comments, while the Progress section provides observations, development updates, and photographs, offering a clear view of each child’s learning journey and milestones.

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Half And Full-Day Care

Twinkletoes Preschool provides funding for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, subject to eligibility criteria. Our fees are £24 per half-day session and £44 per full-day session, with most children qualifying for funding to cover their attendance. A small daily consumables fee is also applied to support our enhanced provision—please enquire for more details.

Twinkletoes in Wilmington is an outstanding early years setting. My son attended from when he had just turned two until he started primary school, and I have nothing but praise to give this wonderful place. The staff there knew my son inside out: his strengths, weaknesses, interests, you name it, they could tell you about it. This is something you don’t get in every setting. As well as this, the staff went above and beyond to help my son settle, make friends and develop in all areas of early years. The ways in which he developed whilst at Twinkletoes are too many to number. In addition, the curriculum they planned is always based on the interests in the children, resulting in meaningful and purposeful learning. I would not hesitate for a moment in recommending Twinkletoes and fell lucky my son got to experience the love and care they have in abundance.

- Catherine Webber

SEN Inclusion Support - Local Offer

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Funded Early Education (Universal Offer – 38 Weeks Per Year)

From the start of the term following your child's 3rd birthday, all three and 4-year-olds are offered 15 hours of government-funded education per week with us.

A child born between 1 January and 31 March (inclusive) will become eligible for a place from the start of Term 5 following their 3rd birthday (after the April holiday).
A child born between 1 April and 31 August (inclusive) will become eligible from the start of Term 1 following their 3rd birthday (after the Summer holiday).
A child born between 1 September and 31 December (inclusive) will become eligible from the start of Term 3 following their 3rd birthday (after the Christmas/New Year break).

Funded Early Education (Working Parent Entitlement Offer – 38 Weeks Per Year)

From the start of the term following your child's 2nd birthday, 2, 3, and 4-year-olds are eligible for 15 or 30 hours of government-funded education per week, subject to eligibility criteria. Parents must earn the equivalent of at least 16 hours per week at the national minimum or living wage. For more information and guidance on applying, please contact Toni Edney or visit the government website.
Working Parent Entitlement hours funded childcare – GOV.UK.

Funded Early Education For 2-Year-Olds (Ff2 – 38 Weeks Per Year)

This programme is offered subject to eligibility and availability. For more information, please contact Toni Edney.

A child born between 1 January and 31 March (inclusive) will become eligible for a free place from the start of Term 5 following their 2nd birthday (after the April holiday).
A child born between 1 April and 31 August (inclusive) will become eligible from the start of Term 1 following their 2nd birthday (after the Summer holiday).
A child born between 1 September and 31 December (inclusive) will become eligible from the start of Term 3 following their 2nd birthday (after the Christmas/New Year break).

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Uniform

To allow children the freedom to explore and enjoy activities, including messy play, Twinkletoes offers a uniform available at a non-profit cost. While wearing the uniform is optional, many children enjoy it, and it helps foster a sense of belonging. We recommend lightweight trainers with Velcro straps for safety and comfort in the hall, and ask that all clothing, including uniforms, be clearly labelled with your child’s name. Uniforms can be purchased through our local contact, Natalie Mark at www.needlzandthreadz.co.uk.