We learn and play together

Discover a teacher-led pre-school with a visiting therapy dog, providing play, care and education for children below school age.

"Thank you" doesn't do justice to just how grateful we are for taking such good care of N at pre-school. Letting our "baby" go into childcare took a great deal of trust as anxious parents, so knowing she was safe and happy with you made us feel very relaxed, which was priceless. Thank you for going above and beyond for all the children in your care, they are lucky to have you.

We really cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for both our boys. They really have had the best time with you all and you have given them the perfect start to school life. You have cared for them and created a happy environment for them to develop. We couldn't have asked for more.

M and T and family

Thank you all so much for the love, care and patience you pour into the little ones every day. You make such a difference and we are very grateful for everything you do.

H and family

Thank you so much for making R's preschool experience so special. He has had the best year and grown in confidence so much. Every member of staff is so kind and caring and the effort you put into the children learning and having fun is amazing. R will so miss you all and we will never forget the support and lovely start to education R had.

R and family

As a mum of three I have been in a few early years settings over the years but the atmosphere you create is truly something special. It is a place where children feel safe, valued and loved. I can tell that comes from you. Thank you for everything you have done for S, for the bits in front of and behind the scenes. You have given him the most beautiful start and we will be eternally grateful.

S and B

Thank you for making N's last year in nursery so amazing. He loved going there three times a week and he is looking forward to going to "big school". Your kindness, patience and dedication have created a nurturing learning environment where he feels valued and supported.

B

We’re a teacher-led pre-school with charity status run by a Board of Trustees. We provide care and education for children between the ages of 2 and 4 years. We also support up to 30 funded hours a week and aim to offer each child up to 10 sessions a week, including a more structured year 2 session on Fridays. Find out more about our team and trustees, how we're managed and our vision.

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Our Motto

We learn and play together

We believe in learning through play because play helps young children to learn and develop through doing and talking, which research has shown to be the means by which young children learn to think.

Our pre-school uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework to plan and provide a wide range of play activities which help children to make progress in each of the areas of learning and development.

Our Aim

We aim to provide a happy, welcoming and secure environment where children play and learn together with their individual needs supported.

We promote and encourage all areas of learning and development, helping children to grow and become independent for today and tomorrow.

We aim to provide children with opportunities and a space to explore ways to be kind to themselves, developing their own individual sense of wellbeing.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide a friendly, caring and safe environment that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage.

This is to make sure we offer a unique and balanced learning foundation for all children so they can reach their individual potential.

Meet Fern

Our Visiting Therapy Dog

Fern is a Australian Service Dog (Labradoodle). She is hypoallergenic, meaning she does not shed her hair, she is three years old and visits the pre-school on a Friday.