The Village Preschool E17 CIO

29/08/2026

As the new term approaches, we are starting to get excited see all our returning children and to meet our new families. There will be a few tears and tantrums, but this doesn’t phase us. We will support you and your child to feel safe and settled. This may take a few days (or a bit longer). We understand that it is also very hard as parents, especially if this your first child, or the first time that you’ve left them. But it does get easier, for you both. Thank you for trusting us 🤗

28/08/2026

As the new term approaches. We are starting to look forward to meeting our new children and families. There will be a few tears and tantrums but this is all normal and nothing phases us. We will support your child and help them to settle. This may take a few days (or longer) but they will get there. We also understand that it is very hard for you as parents. Especially if this is your first child or experience of leaving them. Thank you for trusting us. 🤗

21/07/2026

Schools out for summer ! A big thank you to all our families. You make a huge difference to our preschool. Enjoy the holidays and we can’t wait to either, see you again in September or to hear how those first day at “big school” have gone. 💕💕

14/07/2026

13/07/2026

Wrapping up the last days here at the village preschool. ☀️
Making the most of this beautiful weather. ( also making sure everything is ready for us when we come back in September 🙊 )

A fun mix of water play and sense of responsibility 😎✨

10/07/2026

Forest School Fun ☀️🌳🪵🐞🐛

Our forest school provides and supports holistic development. Giving the children the freedom to explore, take risks and build resilience outdoors.

Our lovely children working hard with our forest school lead Indra to create this happy smiley face 🥹🥰

Supporting
🌳 Physical development
⛺️ Active learning
🔥 Creating and critical thinking
🦋 Playing and exploring + much more

07/07/2026

Wonderful Creations ✨🎨🌈

The children have been busy creating their very own Tie-dye tops, just in time for summer ☀️😎

➡️ Swipe to check out their amazing creations.

06/07/2026

Calling all ice cream and messy play lovers !! 🍦💛

Messy play gets the children to explore their senses. This sort of play encourages development in key areas of early years learning.

🟡 Physical Development
⚪️ Communication And Language
🟣 Maths And Science
🟢 Personal, Social And Emotional
🟠 Creative

06/07/2026

Maggie’s paw-sitive preschool visit
🎤 Meet Maggie! An Exclusive Interview with The Village Preschool's Favourite Four-Legged Visitor 🐾
🎤 Interviewer: Hi Maggie! Thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule to chat with us.
🐶 Maggie: It's no problem. I was due for my afternoon nap anyway.
🎤 What's your job at The Village Preschool?
🐶 Officially? Visiting Dog.
Unofficially? Professional tail wagger, cuddle expert, and Chief Snack Inspector.
🎤 What's your favourite thing about coming to preschool?
🐶 Seeing all my little human friends! They're always so kind, gentle and full of exciting stories... even if I don't understand most of them.
🎤 Do you do any teaching?
🐶 Absolutely.
I teach kindness, patience, gentle hands, taking turns... and occasionally how to throw a ball properly.
🎤 What's your favourite activity?
🐶 Having my ears scratched.
Forest School walks.
Having my ears scratched.
Did I mention having my ears scratched?
🎤 Do you ever get tired?
🐶 Have you met preschoolers?
After all those cuddles and wagging, a little snooze is essential. A working dog has standards.
🎤 What snacks do you enjoy?
🐶 Nice try...
My human says I have to stick to my own treats.
(Although I do keep a close eye on snack time... just in case.)
🎤 Have you got lots of rules to follow?
🐶 Definitely!
I'm always with my human, I only say hello if children want to meet me, and I always have a quiet place to rest when I need a break.
Safety first... then cuddles.
🎤 What's your favourite thing that children do?
🐶 When they whisper, "Can I stroke Maggie?"
My tail starts wagging before they've even finished asking.
🎤 Finally, if you could say one thing to new children coming to preschool, what would it be?
🐶 Don't worry if you feel a little nervous.
We'll make friends, have fun, and I promise I'll save you a wag.
(Unless I'm asleep... then please let me finish my nap. 😴)
🐾 Thanks for chatting with us, Maggie!
Maggie visits us regularly and brings plenty of smiles, calm moments and waggy tails. We absolutely love having her as part of The Village Preschool family. 💜

02/07/2026

🧚✨ Fairy Week ✨🧚‍♀️

We have had a wonderful time this week celebrating fairy week 🥹✨

This week the children have been particularly paying attention to;

🍃 Learning through sensory play
🌲 Getting creative
🧚‍♂️ Fine motor skills
✨ Imaginative play
🧝‍♂️ Sense of community
🧙‍♀️FUN!! 🎉

As we come to the end of the week the magic will still continue here at the village preschool.