Time Childcare
preschool, after school and holiday club.
High-Quality Early Education and Childcare
We offer nurturing Early Years education for children aged 2 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. For more details, please check the posters and updates on our Blog, where you’ll also find plenty of ideas and activities to enjoy with your children.
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 is registered with Ofsted (EY490883)
In July 2022 we were inspected by Ofsted. We were delighted to be graded as 'Good' in all areas.
Time Childcare Charitable Incorporated Organisation (NUMBER 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.
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.
Time Childcare
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 alike 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.
TIME CHILDCARE SERVICES
Our sessions are carefully planned to meet the interests and development needs of each and every child.
Our Early years Childcare Practitioners are all qualified and highly professional.
All Early years Childcare Practitioners and Playworkers complete Child Protection, First Aid and Step On Positive Behaviour training.
What our Children, young people, parents, carers and Staff say........
“It is very fun, you can do lots of activities, and you can go outside”
Evelyn, Year 5
Stella PreslandTime Childcare Manager
"I like that every day it's really fun".
Mark, Year 1
“I like playing with my friends”
Henry, Year 1
“I enjoy being outside with the children.”
Shaw, Ex XtraTime Team
“ It is really fun outside, there's monkey bars and swings.”
Freya, Year 5
“there's lots of things to do and I like the swings.”
Adaline, Year 1
Marina, Former Student Placement
Francesca, Year 3
Jack, Year 1
time to learn, time to play, time together
Every parent loves to see their children happy. So do we!
Poringland Village Hall
We are based in Poringland Village hall, lovingly know as 'The Green Hut'.
However, our continued use of the hall is no longer a long term option so we tying to obtain new land/premises. If you are able to help in any way please contact us
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.
