Minus Five Pre-School

Minus Five Pre-School Welcoming children from 2-4 years old. FEET funded 2 year olds, funded places for all 3 & 4 year old

10/07/2026

As another fantastic year comes to a close, we’d like to wish all of our children starting school in September the very best of luck on their exciting new adventure. We are so proud of each and every one of you and know you’ll all do amazingly! 🎓❤️
A huge thank you to all of our amazing families for your thoughtful leaving gifts. Your kindness and support mean the world to us. 💐
Last week was full of fun! 🌊🐠 We explored our Under the Sea theme, searching for sea creatures and learning about where different animals live around the world.
The children also completed their final Mini Athletics session and were all awarded certificates for their hard work and dedication. Well done, everyone! 🏅👏
We also celebrated with a fantastic Leavers’ Party! 🎉 A huge thank you to our brilliant entertainer Daniel@playhouseparties for making the day so special. We also want to recognise the wonderful charity work they do, for raise a smile.
For our returning families, we can’t wait to welcome you back! Please see our attached 2026–2027 term dates.
Wishing all of our wonderful children and families a safe, happy and relaxing summer. We will miss you all so much and look forward to seeing many of you again soon! ☀️🌈❤️

Last week 🍋☀️our children had a fantastic time making lots of homemade lemonade before enjoying a couple of special picn...
06/07/2026

Last week 🍋☀️our children had a fantastic time making lots of homemade lemonade before enjoying a couple of special picnic days in the sunshine. They loved creating their own cheese or ham sandwiches using fun-shaped cutters, before tucking into them with some fresh fruit and their delicious homemade lemonade.
We were also delighted to welcome Mini Athletics back once again. Throughout the term, the children have loved taking part in the exciting themed sessions, from exploring outer space to adventures at the seaside. These fun-filled activities have encouraged teamwork, confidence, imagination and, of course, plenty of smiles!
We have also introduced some breathing and self-regulation activities to our Little Learners Library. These calming exercises help to support the children’s emotional wellbeing, encouraging them to recognise their feelings and develop simple strategies to help them feel calm, focused and ready to learn.
We can’t wait for our final Mini Athletics session this week and would like to say a huge thank you to the team for making every session so engaging and enjoyable. 💛

30/06/2026

We’re so excited to officially introduce our beautiful new space – The Little Learners Library!
This is so much more than a library. It’s a calm, welcoming environment where children can discover the joy of books and storytelling, develop a love of reading, build confidence as they prepare for school, and learn valuable emotional regulation skills through our Zones of Regulation approach.
Designed to support children’s learning, wellbeing, belonging and school readiness, this special space provides opportunities for children to relax, reflect, imagine and thrive every day.
A huge thank you to our amazing families for supporting our fundraising efforts. Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to create another high-quality learning environment that will enrich our preschool program for years to come. Your support truly makes a difference.
We can’t wait to watch our little learners grow, imagine, and thrive in their new library.

Over the last few weeks, we have been learning all about keeping safe through the NSPCC PANTS campaign with Pantosaurus....
26/06/2026

Over the last few weeks, we have been learning all about keeping safe through the NSPCC PANTS campaign with Pantosaurus. The children have been learning about their right to keep themselves safe and that it is always okay to say “no” if something doesn’t feel right.
We’ve had lots of fun taking part in activities linked to the campaign. The children decorated their own colourful pairs of pants for our display wall, and our cheeky little mascots, Tenby and Sparkles, got up to some mischief by spraying paint all over lots of pairs of pants! The children loved helping to wash and clean them during our water play activities.
We have also watched the Pantosaurus video and learned the catchy song together. You can watch it at home using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the picture to find out more about the campaign.
We’ve enjoyed sharing the story Clicking Chicken, which teaches children about staying safe online, along with lots of other fun stories about pants. These activities have helped reinforce the important PANTS messages:
* P – Privates are Private
* A – Always remember your body belongs to you
* N – No means No
* T – Talk about secrets that upset you
* S – Speak up, someone can help
Alongside our PANTS learning, we’ve been keeping cool during the warm weather with lots of ice activities and water play, which the children have thoroughly enjoyed.
We hope you all have a lovely weekend, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone next week, with some cooler weather hopefully on the way! https://youtu.be/LnroTxz7USI?is=nxX4QPAYrrRosLJZ

Our young explorers have been busy sailing the seven seas, hunting for treasure, and even becoming little scientists!We ...
13/06/2026

Our young explorers have been busy sailing the seven seas, hunting for treasure, and even becoming little scientists!
We created treasure maps using landmarks around the park and worked together to follow clues to hidden treasure.
We crafted our own pirate telescopes and used our imaginations to spot distant islands and pirate ships.
Then our pirates turned into scientists! We built cork boats and investigated which objects would float or sink in our mini oceans. The children made predictions, tested their ideas, and discovered exciting concepts about buoyancy and materials.
Through play, exploration, teamwork, creativity, and hands on learning, our little pirates developed confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.

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08/06/2026

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This week, our children have been exploring transport and learning all about road safety. Through a variety of fun activ...
23/05/2026

This week, our children have been exploring transport and learning all about road safety. Through a variety of fun activities and discussions, they discovered different types of transport and the importance of staying safe near roads.
To bring their learning to life, the children enjoyed a visit to Addlestone High Street, where they practised crossing the road safely using both zebra and pelican crossings. This real-world experience helped to build their confidence, awareness, and understanding of important road safety rules.
It was a fun and meaningful experience, and the children did an amazing job putting their learning into practice! 🚦🚸. Have a wonderful half term, we look forward to see you all on Monday 1st June.

Today the children witnessed something truly magical 🐛✨From tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, they watched the...
06/05/2026

Today the children witnessed something truly magical 🐛✨

From tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, they watched the incredible moment of transformation unfold right before their eyes. A lovely reminder of growth, change, and the wonders of nature 🦋

Moments like these spark curiosity, excitement and a memory they will never forget 💛

This week, we continued with our Hungry Caterpillar theme. As part of the activities, the children were invited to choos...
26/04/2026

This week, we continued with our Hungry Caterpillar theme. As part of the activities, the children were invited to choose names for our five caterpillars by picking them from a pot. The caterpillars are now named: Buzz, Times table, Coco, Peter Rabbit and Raichu. This activity supported British values by encouraging a democratic approach, where every child had the opportunity to make a choice and have their voice heard, promoting fairness and inclusion.
The children have also begun creating a display based on the life cycle of a caterpillar. They have been exploring the different stages and contributing their own work, helping to build a shared understanding of how caterpillars grow and change.
We also had our second session of mini athletics, which followed an exciting space theme. The children thoroughly enjoyed running around in the park and engaging in the activities.
These sessions are an important part of helping the children become familiar with being taught by different adults, supporting the development of their listening skills. This will help prepare them for school, where they will experience learning with a variety of teachers across different lessons.

Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely break.This summer term, we will be exploring our world and the living things ...
21/04/2026

Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely break.
This summer term, we will be exploring our world and the living things around us. Last week, we enjoyed a special visit from ZooLab, where the children had the opportunity to meet a variety of mini beasts.
Over the coming weeks, we will also be observing live caterpillars in the classroom. The children will watch as they grow, form cocoons, and eventually transform into butterflies. Alongside this, they will take part in an arts and crafts project to recreate the life cycle of a butterfly. As the caterpillars begin to form their cocoons, the children will make their own cocoons to place on leaves and continue building their display as the transformation progresses.
We are very much looking forward to an exciting term of discovery and hands-on learning!

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The Pavillion, Victory Park, Chertsey Road
Addlestone
KT152EW

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Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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