St Michaels Preschool Andover

14/07/2026

On Tuesday 21st of July we will have an open door sale of all resources.
This is open to settings, childminders and early years groups and associations.
Sale starts at 9am and runs until 15:30pm
If you are unable to attend on the day but would like some resources please email [email protected]

We have Early years furniture, toys, books and equipment

Everything must go.

29/06/2026

The following statement was sent to parents of St Michael's Preschool on Monday 8th of June;

"As you may be aware, following St Michael’s Pre-School’s relocation to Carpenters Cottage, there was a delay from Ofsted in the completion of the registration process. This unfortunately led to a significant reduction in pupil numbers. Despite continued and concerted efforts to increase enrolment, these have not been successful, which has had a considerable impact on the Pre-School’s financial performance and long-term viability.

At the Committee meeting held on Tuesday 2nd June, Members made the extremely difficult decision to close St Michael’s Pre-School at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year. We will continue to operate as usual until Friday 17th July. "

Staff and families are very upset but understanding of the decision.

21/06/2026

Wishing all the special men in our children's lives a very happy Father's Day.

18/05/2026

Good morning. This week we will be talking to the children about running, as part of our sports themed term. The children have been enjoying the garden this term, using the obstacle course, climbing frame and slides, as well as the sand pit and water tray.

So this week's Makaton sign of the week is "run"

14/05/2026

Yesterday the children gathered these natural resources from the local area. Today they will be exploring them and we we will be talking about the wildlife in the area.
Next week the children are going to make collages using the materials for the "Wild about Art" competition.
This is part of the Enham Trust project Wild about Enham, running all summer.
All entries will be displayed in the Landale Wilson Hall on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th of June. You are welcome to go along and see your child's art on display.
The renowned wildlife artist,Pip McGarry will be judging all entries and the winners will be announced on the Saturday.

11/05/2026

Good morning. This week as part of our sports themed term we are going to be talking with and playing football with the children. If there are any footballers (or other sports) in your family and you would like to come in and show the children please let a member of staff know.

So this week's Makaton sign of the week is
"ball"

04/05/2026

Good Morning we hope you are all well and had a lovely weekend. We are going to be learning about tennis this week, as part of out sports topic.

So this week's Makaton sign of the week is "tennis"

27/04/2026

Good morning we hope you are all well.

This week we will be doing thowing and catching games with the children.

So this week's Makaton sign of the week is "ball"

20/04/2026

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen

New advise has been released on the use of screens for children. This link takes you directly to advice for under 5's.

Under two, the recommendation is no screen time.
under 5, the recommendation an hour a day.

If you have any questions please just talk to us.

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.