Camelsdale Preschool CIO

About this day nursery

Camelsdale Preschool, established in 1968, serves as a vital part of the Camelsdale Village community, offering care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. Operating for 38 weeks annually, the preschool is a registered charity and a member of the Early Years Alliance, aligning its practices with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

The preschool believes in the equal importance of care and education, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and secure. Through structured routines and activities, children are encouraged to make choices, develop tasks to completion, and participate in both adult-led and group activities to acquire new skills and social experiences.

A key person system is in place to help children settle, ensuring their happiness and security from their very first days. The preschool also promotes independence by encouraging self-registration and self-care skills like using the toilet and managing outdoor clothing.

Our ethos

Camelsdale Preschool aligns its practices with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They believe in the equal importance of care and education, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and secure. Their approach encourages children to make choices, develop tasks to completion, and participate in activities to acquire new skills and social experiences, promoting independence and self-care.

What it's like

Committed leaders have established highly effective settling-in procedures that focus on the needs of each child and their family. Staff observe children closely and quickly identify their capabilities and areas for development. Children form incredibly strong bonds with staff, which nurtures their confidence, emotional security and sense of belonging.

Pricing & funding

This preschool offers morning and afternoon sessions over 38 weeks of the year. Fees are charged per session, with an additional consumables fee applied. Funded children attending full three-hour sessions are charged for the additional half-hour not covered by the standard funding delivery times.