Childcare Funding | 15 Hours Free Childcare
Preschool Taunton
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Admissions information
We welcome children aged 2 years to statutory school age and invite prospective families to book a visit to our Preschool. Our Preschool Supervisor, Claire Lawrence, is available to discuss daily routines, settling-in arrangements, and any questions you may have. We also offer 2-year-old funding and 30-hour funding for 3 & 4-year-olds.
Fees structure
Trull Saplings Preschool operates a service which is fair and competitively priced. We aim to offer a high quality service, in a safe and stimulating environment where the needs of individual children are met.
We do not charge a deposit, all charges for the term are sent out at the beginning of each half term via electronic invoice and payment will be required within 2 weeks of issue.
PLEASE NOTE:
Trull Saplings Preschool operates for 38 weeks of the year, Term Time only
Our hourly fees are:
£7.20 for 2 year old children over and above the Government funding entitlement allocated hours
£6.10 for 3+ year old children over and above the Government funding entitlement allocated hours
We do not charge any extra fees or consumables beyond the additional hourly rate that is above the Government funding entitlement allocated hours.
Fees are payable by Bank Transfer and Childcare Vouchers. We accept the following Care4, Edenred, FairCare, Computershare, Fideliti and KiddiVouchers. Payment by other methods (cash/cheque) are welcome but will incur a processing charge of £2.50. The aforementioned £2.50 processing charge will be added to all accounts who have opted out of paying via Bank Transfer or Childcare vouchers (including Free Entitlement-only places).
The Preschool are in receipt of Early Years Entitlement Funding for eligible two, three and four year olds. Please refer to our Early Years Entitlement Funding Policy.
All sessions must be paid for on time.
Term Dates 2025/2026
Autumn Term
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1st Half | Thurs 4th Sept – Thurs 23rd Oct 2025 |
| Half Term Holiday | Fri 24th Oct – 31st Oct 2025 |
| 2nd Half | Mon 3rd Nov – Thurs 18th Dec 2025 |
| Christmas Holidays | Fri 19th Dec – Mon 5th Jan 2026 |
Spring Term
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1st Half | Tue 6th Jan – Fri 13th Feb 2026 |
| Half Term Holiday | Fri 16th Feb – Fri 20th 2026 |
| 2nd Half | Mon 23rd Feb – Thurs 2nd Apr 2026 |
| Easter Holidays | Fri 3rd Apr – Fri 17th Apr 2026 |
Summer Term
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1st Half | Mon 20th Apr – Fri 22nd May 2026 |
| Half Term Holiday | Tue 22nd May – Fri 29th May 2026 |
| 2nd Half | Mon 1st Jun – Wed 22nd Jul 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Thurs 23rd Jul – Tues 1st Sept 2026 |
Fundraising
As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to support our mission of providing exceptional education and care for our young ones. Our wonderful committee works hard to organize various fundraising activities throughout the year, which are essential to help us update our equipment and improve the learning experience for our children.
We greatly appreciate any help and support you can offer, and we invite you to check out our current fundraising platforms and upcoming fundraising events below. Whatever approach you choose, remember that every little bit helps and can make a big difference in the lives of the children.
Thank you for being a part of our community and for your commitment to our cause!
Ways to Give
Monthly Giving
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One-off Donation
The Charity Superstars
Upcoming Events
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Monthly Giving
The Superhero without the cape!
One-off Donation
The Charity Superstars
Upcoming Events
The Charity events RSVP master
Our Community Links

In loving memory of Jude (2020).

Trull Church Community Centre is in the heart of Trull village, is the home of Trull Saplings Preschool.
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