Blakesley Pre-School

Why are we unique and what do we do in preschool? Although our pre-school is professionally administered, we like to hold onto the small community group atmosphere that lies at its core. A high staff-to-child ratio makes it feasible to provide personalised care and attention. We provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for kids and their parents or caregivers. We employ the "In the moment planning" method. This approach holds that kids naturally want to learn and explore, and our practitioners are here to support and assist them in doing so. We accomplish this through fostering a supportive environment and by enhancing the children's interactions and relationships. Instead of making future plans, we stay present and make present-day plans. This is entirely possible with spontaneous planning, which also encourages the kids to explore their own interests. With a focus on play-based learning, we have an indoor and outdoor space that the kids may use come rain or shine. Every day, we set up our room with a sizable home corner, a construction area where the kids can utilise big and little loose pieces, and an arts and crafts section where they may paint, draw, and make rubbish models while also using pliable materials. We also have a reading area, a comfortable den, and a dressing room. The kids can freely roam around the outdoor space and enjoy the bikes, mud cooking, water play, construction, and a variety of outdoor toys.