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Welcome to Old Catton Pre-School
Building the Foundations for the Future
Old Catton Pre-School has been established since 1962. We are a thriving Pre-School with lots of exciting learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors. This website aims to give you a taster of our Pre-School, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and children.
We hope that you find all the information you need on our website, whether you are looking for a Pre-School for your child to attend or are an existing parent/carer. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need further information or to discuss anything in more detail - see 'Contact Us' for contact details.
Thank you for visiting!
About Us
Old Catton Pre-School has been established since 1962. We are committed to providing every child with a high quality of care and unique learning experience. We are dedicated to the care and development of child and believe in giving children the best start to their education. We understand that children learn best through play and by having fun.
We are a Committee led Pre-School. The Committee members comprise of parents and members of the local community who jointly make the decisions and are responsible to OfSTED. It means the Pre-School belongs to the people who use it!
We are registered with Ofsted, members of the Early Years Alliance and are a registered charity.
Our aim is to support you and your child by providing a safe, happy and caring environment where your child will grow in confidence and knowledge.
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Our Aims
At Old Catton Pre-School we aim:
To provide a lively, attractive, stimulating and caring environment where each child can develop their full potential.
To develop language and literacy skills so that children can listen attentively and ask questions, express themselves and to instil in them a love of books.
To develop children’s mathematical skills such as number recognition, pattern making and methods to problem solve which they can use at home and later at school.
To provide a variety of creative, aesthetic, physical, scientific, technological, musical and educational activities.
To give children the opportunity to gain observation and investigation skills crucial to raising awareness of knowledge and understanding of their environment and world in which they live.
To provide the children with the opportunity to develop personal, social and emotional skills to be aware of their own needs and of the people around them.
To respect and consider the consequences of their words and actions.
To encourage children towards independence.
Old Catton Pre-School Team
Caring & Dedicated
At Old Catton Pre-School, we hire passionate, dedicated and caring teachers who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives.
Joanna Fisher
Manager
Hayley Godfrey
Pre-School Assistant
Amy Marshall
Deputy Manager
Opening Hours and Pricing
Monday
Sessions
Morning 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon 12.15pm - 3.30pm
All Day Provision
8.45am - 3.30pm
Tuesday
Sessions
Morning 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon 12.15pm - 3.30pm
All Day Provision
8.45am - 3.30pm
Wednesday
Sessions
Morning 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon 12.15pm - 3.30pm
All Day Provision
8.45am - 3.30pm
Thursday
Sessions
Morning 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon 12.15pm - 3.30pm
All Day Provision
8.45am - 3.30pm
Friday
Sessions
Morning 8.45am - 11.45am
Afternoon 12.15pm - 3.30pm
All Day Provision
8.45am - 3.30pm
Prices
September 2024 prices
AM/PM session £19.50
All day 2.45pm pick up £42
All day 3.15pm pick up ££45
All day 3.30pm pick up £48
Committee
Our Committee is a voluntary body made up of parents and carers of Pre-School children and members of the local community.
The Committe is made up of three officials, the Chairperson. Secretary and Treasurer and other elected members. It meets at least once a term and holds an AGM at the beginning of each academic year.
Our committee members are extremely important to us as our charity thrives thanks to the dedication of the many different people who join.
Chair of Committee
Chris Taylor
My youngest son attended Old Catton Pre-School and I got involved in the Committee in 2018.
I believe that we all have a key role to play in ensuring that the children receive the best possible standard of education and care during their time with us.
We are always ready to welcome new members to our Committee!
Our Testimonials
What our parents think about our Pre-School
Picking the right Preschool for your child is an important decision, and we want to support you every step of the way. Read testimonials from other parents below, and get in touch with questions.
"Our daughter has thrived since joining Old Catton Pre-School, she has so much more confidence now and is much more independent!"
"Both my children attended this excellent Pre School and both have had a wonderful time. It is a true gem in this village.
The staff are very caring and supportive, they make time to talk to you if have any questions. The school has a very nurturing but fun atmosphere. My children both looked forward to going to everyday, seeing their little friends and staff members.
As its located on the infant school site, my children found the transition to the infant school was made easier too"
"Our little boy absolutely loves being part of Old Catton Pre-School, and he has been lucky enough to have a fantastic key worker - who has really encouraged him to gain confidence, try new activities and make new friends along the way. All of the staff are friendly, happy, caring, fun, approachable and passionate; ensuring the children have a fantastic time playing and learning both inside and outdoors.
The staff really excel at keeping us regularly informed with photos and information/advice, which we feel is very important - as we like to hear about what our son is doing during his sessions. They are clearly putting a great foundation in place to prepare the children for 'big' school. We know our son is in the very safest of hands, and just can't recommend the Pre-School enough."
"Old Catton Pre-School is an amazing place for children to play, learn and grow. The staff are great with the children, so kind and caring. Both my children love attending and can't wait to tell me about all the fun they have had and things they have learnt. Thank you for everything you do."
"The provision at the preschool is excellent, there are always new, exciting and imaginative things for the children to do and explore.
The staff are enthusiastic and always have big smiles on their faces for the children and the parents.
We are kept up to date with regular pictures of our son so we know what he’s been up to and can talk to him about it at home. He loves seeing the pictures and will happily tell us what he was doing and who he was playing with.
When our son was nervous about returning to Pre-School after a break due to lockdown the staff went above and beyond to help him feel better, even giving him his own personal Zoom call. It really helped him to feel better and he ended up excited to return rather than anxious."
"Our daughter loves attending preschool. The staff are all lovely and have gone out of their way to establish relationships and keep in touch with the new children and parents during the pandemic."
Applying for Old Catton Pre-School
Please download our Admissions Policy and read through for guidance on how we allocate spaces.
Please download the application form and email it across to admissions.oldcattonps@gmail.com
