Ofsted rated us….OUTSTANDING

Please note:-

We are currently updating our website, all updates coming soon.

We are full for this academic year , but we are operating a waiting list.

please contact us for further information on 01798 817437

Please take a look at our virtual tour…..

Thakeham Pre-School was founded in 1990 and is a committee-run group. Our Pre-School has a ‘home from home’ atmosphere for children aged 2-5 years. We provide a safe caring & friendly environment, dedicated to the support of each individual child.

Our Aims

To nurture each child’s unique qualities and potential
To build strong partnerships with families and share children’s learning journeys
To provide an environment (inside & outside) that is full of opportunities for each child to learn and develop & reach their full potential
To value and respect each other
To deliver high quality interactions to help our children become confident and well balanced life long learners

Fantastic Learning Environment

We have happily settled into our new Pre-School.

Lots of natural light, plants, rugs and lamps to create a home from home cosy learning environment. The area indoors in very spacious providing opportunities to construct, make-believe, paint, investigate, explore sensory activities and cosy dens to share books or just have fun with friends.

The children’s thoughts are visible through photos, transcripts, drawings and paintings.

Our Garden Features;

Muddy kitchen with sensory garden
Flower and vegetable beds
Natural wooden climbing apparatus
Fairy garden
An area for our famous campfires, where we have so much fun helping to chop wood and make our own fire lighters, and best of all toasting muffins and marshmallows and singing our favourite campfire songs.

Our Curriculum

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, taking each child’s qualities into account when planning our sessions.

We encourage exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on interests of the children through a guided curriculum.

The close relationships with key members of staff nurture and support children’s confidence, encouraging them to try out their own ideas, be willing to ‘have a go’ and enjoy achieving what they have set out to do. (See our curriculum page for more information.)

To enquire about your child joining us, see the options in our Contact page, or call Wendy Corrall on 01798 817437

Term Dates 2022/2023

Autumn Term 5th September – 16th December (Half Term w/c 24th October)

Spring Term 9th January – 31st March (Half Term w/c 13th February)

Summer Term 17th April – 21st July (Half Term w/c 29th May)