Time Childcare

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Mission Statement


 

  • Time Childcare is a Charitable (CIO), community based childcare provision, nurturing children's growth in a healthy, stimulating, and caring environment.
  • Our aim is to build positive relationships with parents and children in an atmosphere of respect, security and confidence. Building good relationships means a positive, successful and happy atmosphere for all.
  • We pride ourselves on our inviting outdoor environment which allows children to explore risk and challenge in play, whilst in a secure and supervised area. We have adopted a forest school approach in our outdoor area.
  • Our qualified 'Time Team' delivers a play-based learning environment, which caters to the individual needs of children and builds on their self-esteem and knowledge in a holistic manner to promote development. Focusing on the best possible outcomes for all our children we give them freedom to explore in a secure and friendly environment, therefore preparing children for their later stages of education.
  • Our vision is to ensure children enjoy and achieve during their time with us and that they learn, develop and grow into young people who are confident to make good choices and thrive.



 We offer

   

   Preschool   -  After school club  -  Holiday club


We offer nurturing Early Years education for children aged 2 (age 9 months from January 2026) until they start Reception, as well as after school and holiday childcare throughout their Primary School years.

Our setting is led by a Manager and Deputy Manager who are both Early Years Teachers (EYTS) and qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinators. Together, they guide our friendly, caring team of experienced staff to provide the best possible care and learning opportunities, tailored to each child’s individual needs.

Our after school and holiday clubs are led by experienced graduates and give children the chance to relax, play, and explore through a mix of fun activities and free play — all while making friends and enjoying time with others.

We’re passionate about putting children and families first. Our staff regularly attend training to stay up to date with the latest practices, ensuring every child receives the highest quality care.

In Preschool, children are regularly assessed to make sure they’re meeting key developmental milestones and are well prepared for their transition to Reception.

We’d love for you to come and see what we do. Just send us a message through the ‘Contact Us’ link or email us to arrange a visit.

You don’t need to attend Time Childcare to join our Holiday Club. Simply complete a registration form and email us to book a place.


                       

                         

'Good'

In July 2022 we were inspected by Ofsted. We were delighted to be graded as 'Good' in all areas. 

Ofsted number: EY490883



Latest Ofsted Report


Play time Preschool

Our Preschool is open term times only, Tuesday's, Thursdays & Fridays for full days (8:30 - 2:30) or half day sessions.

Xtra Time - After School Club

After school club is open every day during term time, we collect children from Poringland Primary School at 3pm and are open until 6pm. Other school childen are welcome to be dropped off.

Time Out Holiday Club

Holiday club is open during all school breaks except the Christmas break, on Tuesday's and Thursday's for all day sessions.

The history of Time Childcare

Poringland Playgroup was established in the 1960’s. It was a small Playgroup run by parents in a home. 

In 1974 it moved to Poringland Village Hall and then registered with Ofsted in 1990 and the Charity Commission. 


In January 2009 the heating failed at the Village Hall and the committee and staff felt that the group would need to permanently close. A small group of parents, with support from Norfolk County Council Early Years Team and The Village Hall Trustees managed to re-open the Playgroup in March 2009.  There were 12 children on the books. The Playgroup grew over years adding XtraTime After-school Club (opened in September 2010) and then Timeout holiday club (in August 2011).

In 2015 we re-registered as Time childcare - a Not for Profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). 

Poringland Playgroup then became Playtime Preschool.

Time Childcare now has over 150 children on the books and employs 12 staff.

 Time Childcare Charitable Incorporated Organisation (reg. no. 1161477)

As part of being a charitable organisation, Time Childcare is required to have a volunteer trustee team that oversee the running of the organisation. As a charity we CANNOT run unless we have a full Trustee leadership team.

If you would like to be part of the Trustee leadership team and take a part in ensuring this childcare setting can continue to provide its services to the community please get in contact with the Trustees for more information.

 If you are unable to commit to a Trustee role but would still like to help we have the ‘Friends’ of Time Childcare that focus on fundraising, please still contact the Trustees as we always need help and support in this area.

Email the Trustees Charity Commission

Safeguarding and Child Protection

All active members of Time Childcare: Staff, Trustees, Volunteers and Students have enhanced DBS checks (The Disclosure and Barring Service) this helps to make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

We intend to create an environment in which children are safe from abuse and in which any suspicion of abuse is promptly and appropriately responded to. We aim to comply with local and national child protection procedures and ensure that all staff are appropriately trained. 

Everyone working with children has a ‘duty of care’ to keep children safe and protect them from harm. This means that if Time Childcare staff are concerned a child may be at risk of harm or is being abused, Time Childcare staff are required to refer this concern onto Children’s Services or the Police. There is the expectation that Time Childcare staff will always discuss these issues with parents/carers before making a referral unless Time Childcare Staff feel that a child may be at further significant risk, in which they will make an immediate referral. 


What our Children, parents, carers and staff have to say........

“I started at Poringland Playgroup as a committee treasurer in 2007, there were 40 children on the books. If you had said to me then that I would have had a complete carer change from being a retail manager to childcare setting manager, achieved a degree and that we would have over 250 children on the books, I never would have believed it! I love and feel privileged to do the job I do!.”
Stella Presland
Time Childcare Manager

"I like the garden - I like the swings and all the activities and having different activities every day like cooking"

Rommily, Year 6

“I like playing with my friends”

Henry, Year 1 

"I like cooking with Kim"

Ruby, Reception

"I like playing in the garden"

Lexi, Year 4

“there's lots of things to do and I like the swings.” 

Adaline, Year 2
“It's fun filled  activities that stimulate little minds.” 

Poringland Village Hall

Time Childcare is based in Poringland Village Hall. The Hall is sited on the main road, The Street, opposite Budgens and adjacent to a small side road that leads to Poringland Primary and Nursery School. We are currently trying to obtain new land and premises.  Please contact us if you can help in any way.