St Clare's Pre School

11/09/2026

03/09/2026

💜 LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER! 💜
Are you still looking for the right preschool for your little one? We still have a limited number of places available for a September start, and we’d love to welcome some new little faces to our Purple family!

Why choose us?
✨ Over 40 years of caring for little ones
We’re proud to have been part of our local community for more than four decades. We’ve learned a thing or two about nurturing, supporting and helping children flourish!
🧸 Child-led learning
We follow children’s interests, curiosity and ideas, giving them the freedom to explore, investigate and learn at their own pace.
🌿 Free-flow play
Our children have opportunities to move between our indoor and outdoor environments, choosing where their play takes them and following their own little adventures.
👩‍🏫 A nurturing, experienced team
We’re lucky to have a team of long-serving staff who know our preschool inside out. Our children are cared for by people who genuinely know them, understand them and take the time to build those all-important relationships.
🎨 Happy, meaningful learning
We believe children learn best when they’re happy, engaged and having fun. Our days are filled with play, creativity, exploration, friendships and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.
🕗 Wrap-around care options
Need a little more flexibility? Our Purple Club offers breakfast and after-school care, making those busy working-family days that little bit easier.
💷 Flexible funding & competitive prices
We offer a range of funding options, alongside competitive-priced places, helping us make quality early education and care accessible to more families.
Most importantly, we’re a small, caring preschool where every child is known, valued and celebrated for who they are. 💜
If you’re looking for a preschool where your child can feel safe, make friends, have fun and be inspired to learn, come and see what makes us special.
📩 Interested in a September place?
Get in touch with us to find out more or arrange a visit. Our remaining places are limited, so please don’t leave it too late!

Happy children, inspired to learn. 💜

23/08/2026

The school PTA run a bonus ball lottery every month and have a few numbers that need filling. If you would like to buy a number and help the school to raise money, please head to their page for further details

29/07/2026

30 Hours Funded Childcare for Working Families

Did you know eligible working families can access 30 hours of funded childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years?

✅ Up to 30 hours a week
✅ 38 weeks a year
✅ Available from the term after your child turns 9 months until they start school
Planning to use your childcare code from the Autumn term (1 September – 31 December)? Apply now to make sure you're ready!

Find out more and apply today:
https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/working-families/

16/07/2026

Anyone available to come and have a look at our preschool washing machine either tomorrow or Monday? It will only work if the drum is 1/4 full and even then is very temperamental. Would love for it to be sorted before the summer break.

10/07/2026

A big thank you to all that supported our stall at the school fair today. Carol Lucas was our lucky winner of the 'call me maybe' game, there were huge queues for the 'sponge paul wet pants' and our bonus ball game is nearly full. We raised £146 and had lots of fun too. Have a lovely weekend all

09/07/2026

Our last Lache pop-up before September! 💙

If you've been thinking about speaking to us or submitting a referral, now is the time.

Our project manager Becky will be at the Starting Well NHS Let's Play Session on Monday 13th July, supporting local families.

Session times (we'll be there throughout):
9:30am – 10:15am | Non-walkers
10:15am – 11:30am | Walkers

Becky will be available to help with both Summer General Referrals and School Uniform Referrals.

Please note: This is your last opportunity to complete a referral with us in person before our pop-ups return in September.

We'll also have a selection of essential items available, including:
🧴 Toiletries
🧣 Blankets
🍼 Nappies
👟 Children's shoes

If you have questions, need support, or would like help completing a referral, please come and say hello. We're here to help and would love to chat through the different ways we can support you.