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Term dates and holidays 2026/2027
AUTUMN TERM 2026
Monday 31st August – First day back for fee paying/stretched funding
Thursday 3rd September – First day of term for After School Club/all year
Monday 7th September – First day of term for funded pre-school children
Monday 19th October-Friday 30th October – Half term for funded children
Friday 18th December – End of term for everyone
SPRING TERM 2027
Monday 4th January – First day of term for all
Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February – Half term for funded children
Thursday 25th March – End of term for funded children
Friday 26th March – Good Friday
Monday 29th March – Bank holiday Monday
Tuesday 30th March – Friday 9th April – Fee paying days/stretched funding
SUMMER TERM 2027
Monday 12th April – First day of term for funded children
Monday 3rd May – Bank holiday
Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June – Half term for funded children
Friday 23rd July – End of term for funded children
Address
The Orchard Community Pre-School
17a Elmside, Milford
Godalming, Surrey
GU8 5EG
Telephone
Tel: 01483 427 493
Mobile: 07504 002 558
info@theorchardpreschool.org.uk
Opening Times
Early start available from 8.00am
Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 3pm
After School Club, Monday to Friday 3.00pm – 6pm
What Parents are Saying
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Warmest, Most Supportive Nursery
We joined The Orchard Community Preschool midterm after a really difficult experience at a previous nursery, and I can honestly say this place has been a complete blessing for our family.
From the very first visit, every single member of staff made us feel welcome and reassured. It’s clear that they truly love what they do, and their dedication to the children shines through in everything.
Z has additional needs, and even though we had no formal diagnosis or reports when he started, the team supported him with understanding and care from day one. They’ve been incredible throughout his diagnosis journey and EHCP process—offering not just support for Z, but emotional support for me as well. I’ve never felt alone through any of it.
What’s touched me the most is the warmth and acceptance from the other children. The environment they’ve created is like a little family, where every child is celebrated for who they are. Watching how kind and inclusive the children are with one another has been so heartwarming—it speaks volumes about the culture of this nursery.
I truly owe everything to OCP for the start they’ve given my son, and it’s all a huge credit to the amazing manager who leads the nursery with so much care, compassion, and vision. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
“I look forward to coming in every morning – the staff are so warm and friendly and any of my child’s ‘wobbles’ are soon gone.”
“My child has thrived in your care and developed into a lovely interesting and confident child. He has been so much more settled than in his previous setting and I am always impressed by the friendly and open atmosphere.”
“My child has developed well and is very happy to attend.”
“The on-line Baby’s Days system is fantastic and I’m impressed by the regularity of comments”
“I print off the termly reports from Baby’s Days and it’s great being able to chat to the key person.”
“My child has always been happy attending The Orchard and has developed rapidly since being there.”
Early Start
Early start available from 8.00am for parents who need to get to work early. See fees page for costs.
Pre-School
Pre-school opens at 9.00am till 3.00pm which can be just morning or afternoon sessions, see typical day for more information or fees page for costs.
After School Club
Can't get back till after 3.00pm? Have your child stay to after school club. If you have an older sibling who would like to attend we can collect them from Milford Infant School see typical day for more information or fees page for costs.