Cherry Blossom Preschool in Bexhill-on-Sea

About this early years setting

Cherry Blossom Preschool, registered with Ofsted in November 2023, is a childcare setting located in Bexhill-on-sea for children aged 3-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the preschool operates all year round.

The setting provides a friendly and stimulating environment where children develop a strong sense of security and belonging. Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, the preschool places a strong emphasis on individual learning and development, with key persons overseeing each child's progress and liaising with parents.

They have particularly secure arrangements for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring rapid progress and effective care coordination. Staff are also adept at communicating with all children, including those with additional language needs, using methods such as small-group sessions and lanyards with picture cards, and are undertaking Makaton sign language training.

Children are encouraged to make choices in their play, both indoors and outdoors, and engage in activities like planting flowers to learn about the natural world. The preschool aims to foster independent, enthusiastic learners, supporting them in developing social skills, language, and practical tasks that prepare them for school.

What it's like

Children develop a strong sense of security and belonging in the friendly, stimulating environment. Throughout the nursery, children have fun, share jokes and laugh with their friends and staff. They approach staff confidently for attention or to enthusiastically join in with activities. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from interactions that meet their care needs very effectively as well as promote their emotional wellbeing.