Brighstone Pre-School

About this day nursery

Brighstone Preschool, nestled in the scenic village of Brighstone on the Isle of Wight, serves children from 9 months up to school age, offering comprehensive care from early morning to late afternoon. The committed team provides flexible hours to accommodate diverse family needs.

The preschool prioritises creating a happy, healthy, confident, and inquisitive environment, encouraging enthusiasm for learning through play, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. They focus on nurturing each child's self-image and self-esteem within a stimulating and secure setting, promoting a sense of fun and friendship among children, staff, and families.

Brighstone Preschool ensures a smooth transition to primary school and upholds high standards of safety and care, being Ofsted registered and compliant with health and safety regulations. Beyond the regular preschool hours, they offer wrap-around services including a breakfast club, after-school club, and holiday club for children up to 11 years old, operating 50 weeks a year.

Our ethos

Brighstone Preschool is committed to fostering a happy, healthy, confident, and inquisitive environment where children can develop enthusiasm for learning through play. Their approach is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, with a focus on nurturing each child's self-image and self-esteem within a stimulating and secure setting. They aim to promote fun and friendship among children, staff, and families.

What it's like

Staff welcome children and their families to this setting, where children confidently say goodbye to parents and independently put away their belongings. Staff build strong bonds with children, helping them to settle well and feel safe. Staff are good role models and teach children to be considerate and polite.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis according to age bands spanning from nine months up to school age. An additional sustainability charge is applied on a weekly basis. Age-related fee transitions take effect from the term following the child's birthday rather than the birthday itself.