South Lee Prep School & Nursery
Bury St Edmunds
Morning & After School Care
As a school, we understand the need for wrap-around care. We are open every week-day from 7.30am until 6.00pm.
South Lee Prep School & Nursery provides exceptional wrap-around childcare services during term time, operating daily from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. To facilitate extended school bookings, we utilize the Engage portal.
We believe this system offers great convenience, empowering you to oversee and manage your own reservations for the Breakfast Club and After School Club. It's important to note, however, that bookings must be made at least 24 hours prior to the start of each session. Consequently, last-minute online bookings will not be possible. If you require a late booking, please reach out to the school office, where our staff can advise you on the availability of slots. If a session is already fully booked, it will no longer be visible on the Engage portal.
For your own convenience and to ensure a smooth experience, please refrain from attending a session unless you have received confirmation of your booking.
Comprehensive details regarding the booking process, cancellations, and pricing can be accessed in our Extended Schools Policy, which is available on our policies page.
Breakfast Club
7.30am until the start of the school day
Our Breakfast Club provides childcare and a nutritious breakfast each morning. This club is located in the main school hall, which, with breakfast being available until 8.00am.
From 8.00am to 8.30am every morning, there is supervised playtime on the courtyard for both Prep and Pre-Prep pupils who arrive at school early. Additionally, we also offer several music clubs first thing in the morning, which pupils are encouraged to attend.
In order to maintain appropriate staff-to-student ratios for our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) pupils and ensure their safety, we regret that we cannot admit pupils who have not been pre-booked for the Breakfast Club.
Reservations for the Breakfast Club can be made through the Engage portal. If you are unable to make a booking through Engage, please reach out to a member of staff via email at office@southlee.co.uk or by calling 01284 706178.
Please note that Breakfast Club involve additional charges and must be pre-booked for your convenience.
Our primary objective is to offer high-quality childcare services for children, extending from the end of the school day to 6.00pm.
For children in Year 1 and 2, clubs are available until 4.10pm, or alternatively, they have the option to participate in our After School Care program, which extends until 6.00pm. Nursery children are also welcome to stay for After School Care until 6.00pm.
For pupils in Years 3 to 8, clubs are scheduled from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Alternatively, they may attend Prep, where pupils can focus on their homework or additional studies. After Prep Care is available from 5.30pm to 6.00pm.
Parents are kindly requested to collect their children from late stay at the office.
Reservations for the After School Care can be made through the Engage portal. If you are unable to make a booking through Engage, please reach out to a member of staff via email at office@southlee.co.uk or by calling 01284 706178.
Please note that both After School Care and After Prep Care involve additional charges and must be pre-booked for your convenience.
After School Care
After School Club begins at the end of the school day until 6pm
Holiday Provision
School's Out
South Lee is excited to share the news of our partnership with School's Out Activities, a renowned provider of premium school holiday programs with 15 years of experience serving Suffolk and Essex. We are thrilled to welcome them to South Lee and offer their diverse range of holiday activities.
Our holiday activities are thoughtfully designed to cater to school-aged children between 4 and 16 years old, ensuring that there's something for everyone. We offer age-specific day camps tailored to various interests. Whether your child enjoys archery and go-karting or prefers activities like dance and cooking, our holiday programs provide access to over 100 exciting activities to make the most of their break!