January 2027 Sessions Available
Little Owls Pre-School offers a warm, welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and develop through a combination of child-led and adult-supported experiences.
Alongside child-initiated play, we provide a range of adult-led activities and small-group experiences designed to support children's learning and development. We pride ourselves on our open-door approach and, wherever possible, make ourselves available to discuss your child's progress, achievements, and wellbeing with you.
Children are invited to join Little Owls at the start of the term in which they celebrate their third birthday.
We offer:
There are 20 places available in each session. Subject to availability, children may attend either or both sessions and can attend between one and five days per week.
For children attending all day or the afternoon session, we offer lunchtime care from 12:00pm to 12:25pm. This is charged at £2 per session and is not covered by government funding. Lunchtime care must be booked in advance on the booking form.
From September 2026, all children will be required to attend Little Owls for a minimum of three sessions per week. These can be arranged as:
Healthy snacks are provided during both morning and afternoon sessions.
Children should bring a named water bottle each day. Milk is also available and supplied through an external provider; this must be ordered separately.
Children attending lunchtime care should bring a healthy packed lunch from home.
Although children may join during a term if places are available, most children start at the beginning of a new term.
Places are allocated from the beginning of the previous half-term. If applications exceed the number of places available, admissions will be allocated according to the criteria detailed in our Admissions Policy, which can be found on our website.
We will write to confirm the sessions we are able to offer. If we cannot offer all requested sessions, your child's details will be added to our waiting list.
Please note that attendance at Little Owls does not guarantee a place in our Reception class.
Applications for Reception are managed by Central Bedfordshire Council. Further information and the online application process can be found at:
Central Bedfordshire School Admissions
Applications must be submitted directly to the Council by the specified deadline. We strongly recommend keeping copies of your application and any related correspondence. Reception places are usually allocated during the Spring Term, with families receiving notification by late April.
All 3 and 4-year-old children are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
Eligible working families may also qualify for:
Further information can be found at:
If you would like your child to attend Little Owls, please contact us by email at
pre-school@southcottlower.cbeds.co.uk or complete and return a booking form indicating the sessions you would like your child to attend.
Booking forms are available from the School Office or can be requested via email.
We look forward to welcoming your family to Little Owls Pre-School.