Springwell Pre-school

Graded GOOD by Ofsted

For over 50 years Whetstone Baptist Church Pre-School (now Springwell Pre-School) has been providing a warm welcome to all children. We have places from the age of 2 years.

At Springwell Pre-School children are encouraged to experience a range of play-based activities within a Christian environment.

Our curriculum provides opportunities for children to enjoy learning, grow in confidence and to progress towards early learning goals, as detailed in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, in a safe, happy, caring and stimulating environment.

Through play, conversation and interaction with adults and peers, the children are motivated to learn and develop lifelong learning skills.

Key information

Call us on 0116 303 2280

Session times

We have a 2-3 year-old’s room and a 3-4 year-old’s room. Sessions are at the following times, with some full days available. Please contact us for availability.

Monday9am-12pm12pm-3pm
Tuesday9am-12pm12pm-3pm
Wednesday9am-12pm12pm-3pm
Thursday9am-12pm12pm-3pm
Friday9am-12pm12pm-3pm

Pre-School environment

All our activities provide children with opportunities to have fun, play together, grow in confidence and be motivated to learn.

We operate from a brand new building with a dedicated purpose-designed children’s area which has two large rooms connected to a secure outdoor playspace. Each room has child-sized toilet facilities. Our sessions consist of:

  • supervised free play
  • adult led and child initiated activities
  • active play
  • creative activities
  • snack and quiet time

During these sessions we provide opportunities to support children across all areas of development.

We also hold ‘Stay & Play’ sessions, annual Sports Morning, Nativity service and have special visitors from within the community, such as police officers, fire fighters and the school crossing patrol.

Funding

Government funding (FEEE) for up to 15 hours a week is currently available from the term following a child’s third birthday. Funding is also available for 2 year-olds if certain criteria are met. See Leicestershire County Council website for more information.

The cost for unfunded children is £18 per session.

Primary school transition

We work in partnership with St. Peter’s Primary School (Church of England Aided) and Badgerbrook Primary School to ensure our children have a smooth transition to school.

Further information

For more information about us, please download our welcome booklet below.
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Contact Pre-school

Lisa Cleaver

Lisa Cleaver

Pre-School Leader

If you would like to speak with someone about Pre-School, contact Pre-School Leader Lisa Cleaver on 0116 303 2280 or complete the form below.
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