Blundeston Pre-School

About this early years setting

Blundeston Pre-School, a registered charity operated by a voluntary management committee, has been enriching the lives of young children for over 50 years. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the pre-school centres its philosophy on fostering a unique child, nurturing positive relationships, creating enabling environments, and promoting holistic learning and development.

The dedicated staff, alongside the committee, are committed to ensuring every child receives an optimal start to their educational journey, aligning with the charity's goal to enhance the development and education of children aged two to five years. The pre-school highly values collaboration with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child's learning.

They offer various avenues for parental engagement, including opportunities to volunteer, join the management committee, and participate in discussions about their child's progress, reinforcing their belief that a strong home-school partnership significantly contributes to a child's successful development. The pre-school also provides comprehensive support for families, making information accessible in multiple formats and languages where needed, and offering flexible services to meet diverse family requirements.

Our ethos

The pre-school's philosophy is centred on fostering a unique child, nurturing positive relationships, creating enabling environments, and promoting holistic learning and development, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They highly value collaboration with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child's learning and development.

What it's like

This is a very happy community pre-school where staff build close and comforting relationships with children. Children feel safe and secure and consistently receive comfort from affectionate staff. Leaders and managers have developed a curriculum that helps every child progress, with staff assessing children closely to meet their learning needs.

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around morning and afternoon sessions, with additional early drop-off options and a lunch club. Funding is available for eligible two and three-year-olds, which can be taken term-time or stretched over fifty weeks. Breakfast is provided for early sessions, but parents must supply a packed lunch.