ABOUT US

Established in 1966, Plaistow Pre-School is a good Ofsted rated (URN 113649) charity-run Pre-School (Registered Charity No.305405) offering affordable care and education for 2 to 5 year olds, in the heart of the Plaistow, Ifold, Kirdford and nearby rural West Sussex community.

The Pre-School’s stimulating outdoor learning environment is centred around the ethos of ‘learning through play’ in it’s wonderfully upgraded outdoor garden setting. The learning through play ethos and mostly outdoors provision assists the children to develop prime areas of learning; communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development in natural surroundings with freedom to explore. As children grow, these prime areas will help them to develop skills in four specific areas: literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design so that all children can confidently progress to the next stage of education.

We welcome all children to our Preschool and work closely with families to identify and work with any special educational needs. Our trained staff will work with the family to identify any areas your child may need extra support with and will liaise with outside agencies to ensure we give your child the best start and introduction to education. If your child has an additional need, please speak with Katy, the manager, to devise a plan that best fits your child and the Preschool.

Please use this link to see the local offer from the West Sussex website- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/local-offer/

The Pre-School is supported by a management committee of parents who help to organise fund raising activities and take pride in the Preschool’s long history of quality care and early years learning.

MEET THE TEAM

Our strong and caring team of Early Years staff include Katy, Alisha, Victoria, Jane and Chris who have a wealth of experience and qualifications between them and are all on hand to care for your children. We believe that our staff is our greatest asset and we are proud of the work they do every day to create a safe, secure and happy environment for the children to flourish.

Katy

Manager

Katy has been working with children since she was 16, she loves to work with families and children to find their interests and bring out their full potentials. In her own time Katy enjoys walking her dog and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Alisha

Deputy Manager

Alisha has worked in various childcare settings and enjoys creating activities for the children to enjoy and to support their development. Outside of work Alisha is raising her two children and enjoys holidays and family time.

Victoria

Qualified Early Years Practitioner
Victoria is very good at nurturing the children and supporting them as they transition into Preschool. Outside of Preschool she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family.

Jane

Early Years Practitioner

Jane has been at Plaistow Preschool since 2000, she has worked with many children and supported them through their preschool journey. In her own time she enjoys spending lots of time with her two children

Chris

Bank

Chris is a retired primary school teacher who does bank work at our Preschool. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and gardening in her own time.

Maggie

Chief Canine Comfort Officer

Maggie, the beautiful and gentle dog, brings joy and comfort to the preschoolers during her visits, creating a calm and loving atmosphere.

TESTIMONIALS

Mr King, Headmaster Plaistow & Kirdford School

“The close link we have with Plaistow Preschool is highly valued, the children come to us in Reception well prepared to continue their learning journey.”