Contact Us

We are based within the grounds of Priory Primary School, which is on Bicknacre Road, near the Village Hall.

Contact Us

Bicknacre Pre-School
c/o Priory School
Bicknacre Road Bicknacre
Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ES

07887 920334

Session Times

Monday to Friday, term time only

Morning Session: 8:50am – 11:50am
Afternoon Session: 11:50am – 2.50pm

Drop off and collection from the left of the Primary school side school gate

Term Dates

Autumn, 2nd term

Monday 2 November 2026 - Friday 11 December 2026

Christmas Holiday

Monday 14 December 2026 - Friday 1 January 2027

Spring 1st Term

Monday 4 January 2027 - Friday 12 February 2027

Bicknacre Pre-School

c/o Priory School
Bicknacre Road Bicknacre
Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ES

Admissions

Our Pre-school is open to all children and their families. We admit children from the age of two and we keep to a maximum of 26 children at any one session. Our waiting list is kept in order of date of birth and we shall contact parents/carers when their child is eligible to start Pre-school.

We are registered with OFSTED to receive 2 year old and 3 year old Free Educational Entitlement Funding (FEEE) as well as the additional 15 hour funding for those who meet the criteria for this.

Prior to your child starting here you will be invited to spend a session with us. This will enable you and your child to familiarise yourself with the setting, be introduced to staff and see the Pre-school in action. It also provides an opportunity for you to ask any questions or concerns you may have and for us to share with you our aims, procedures and policies.

We will consult with parents/carers about attendance patterns and try to accommodate these if at all possible.

How to Apply?

How do I view the pre-school and apply?

Please call, email us or use the admission enquiry form and we can arrange for you to come and have a look around.

Does my Child have to attend a minimum amount of sessions?
There is no minimum requirement, we will work with you to accommodate the sessions you would like your child to attend dependent on our availability.
My child is 1 years old, is it too soon to apply?
You can apply and be placed on our waiting list for when your child is old enough. The earlier you apply, the more likely you will get the sessions you would like.
Do all children start at the beginning of term or can they start at any time?
We start children all year round dependent on availability.
Can you help with funding?

Yes we can help advise how you go about funding for your child’s place. 

Admission Enquiry

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