Jigsaw Pre-School

13/10/2026

✨️Primary School Tours - Basildon & Vange ✨️

If your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, they are due to start Reception in September 2027 🥰.

Tours are happening now! So add the dates to your diary to view your preferred schools 🏫

Applications on the Essex Admissions website (see below) will be open on the 9th November 2026 and the deadline for applications is the 15th January 2027.

Please see the poster for your local schools tours, to help you find the right school for your child and family.

https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/primary-school-places

If you have any questions or concerns, or need help with an application, please do not hesitate to get in touch ❤️

18/09/2026

Are you aware of the new screen time guidance issued by the government?

In a world where technology is everywhere, it can be really difficult to navigate and find the right balance between screen time and other activities for your child.

On our website we have links to information and ideas on screen swaps to reduce the time children spend on screens.

Visit our website to find out more 🙂

www.jigsawpreschool1.weebly.com

16/07/2026

Party Day🎉

We celebrated with all the children and staff today in true style for our last day of term, celebrating our children going to big school, our children going to new settings and our children returning in September!

We had the most amazing year with you all and we are so incredibly proud of you all. It has been an absolute pleasure watching you all learn and grow! We have just had the best fun ever!!!

For our children going on their next adventure at big school, wow… how are we here already! You are all amazing and we have loved watching you grow throughout your time spent with us. You are all so ready for your next journey but oh my goodness we are going to miss you all so much😢

We want to thank all our families for our beautiful gifts and also thank you for choosing us for your children and allowing us to support them through their early year journey!

We hope you all have an incredible summer🩷

07/07/2026

🩷 Places Available at Jigsaw Pre-School! 🩷

Are you looking for a caring, friendly, and inspiring pre-school for your little one?

At Jigsaw Pre-school, we welcome children aged 2–5 years. We provide a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, explore, and grow in confidence every day. We focus on developing independence, social skills, and a love of learning through fun, play-based activities.

🩷 Places available from September for children aged 2–5 years

🩷 Funded places available for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds

🩷 Experienced and caring staff

🩷 Learning through play in a safe, stimulating environment

Come and see why families have trusted Jigsaw Pre-School for over 20 years.

📞 Contact us today to arrange a visit and secure your child's place.

📨 Limited spaces available – enquire now!

📞 01268552037
📨 [email protected]
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* Ofsted rating: Expected Standard - January 2026* ​ Please click below to download our Ofsted report

21/06/2026

☀️It’s going to be a hot one this week!☀️

In the shaded early mornings, we will still be accessing the garden whilst it is cool and safe enough to do so and for limited intervals.

ALL children must come into pre-school with suncream already applied.

Children have access to fresh, cold water throughout their entire session, and they will be encouraged to drink regularly💧.

Please ensure the children have the following things in preschool with them this week to help us keep them comfortable and safe in the warm weather!

☀️ Sun hats provided in pre school
☀️ Labelled suncream so children that attend all day can have it reapplied if needed,
☀️ Weather appropriate changes of clothes in the children’s bags as we will have water play in abundance!💦💦

Thankyou all for your support as always☀️💛

10/06/2026

Thank you so much Eden Oasis - Animal Experiences for our experience today.

All the children were very brave, they all showed their good listening ears and handled the animal with care, we were very proud!

Aaron and Eli were amazing!!

Photos have been uploaded to your child's Tapestry🤍

04/06/2026

* Wednesday 17th June 7.30pm - 9.00pm *

🍎 Join the online Nutrition Webinar for information and guidance on feeding your children under 5 years 🍏

02/06/2026

🩷 Places Available at Jigsaw Pre-School! 🩷
Are you looking for a caring, friendly, and inspiring pre-school for your little one?

At Jigsaw Pre-school, we welcome children aged 2–5 years. We provide a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, explore, and grow in confidence every day. We focus on developing independence, social skills, and a love of learning through fun, play-based activities.

🩷 Places available from September for children aged 2–5 years

🩷 Funded places available for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds

🩷 Experienced and caring staff

🩷 Learning through play in a safe, stimulating environment

Come and see why families have trusted Jigsaw Pre-School for over 20 years.

📞 Contact us today to arrange a visit and secure your child's place.

📨 Limited spaces available – enquire now!

📞 01268552037
📨 [email protected]
🌐 www.jigsawpreschool1.weebly.com

24/05/2026

The children have had the joy of observing our 5 caterpillars over the last couple of weeks in pre-school!🐛

I have taken them home for the half term as they were showing signs of turning into chrysalis’.

This morning they have all become chrysalises and will be turning into 5 beautiful butterflies of the next couple of days🦋

I will post a video when we release the butterflies🤍

12/05/2026

Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshow information ⬇️