Colgate Pre-School

About this day nursery

Colgate Pre-school is an early years setting in Horsham that offers a stimulating and secure environment for children to learn and grow at their own pace. The preschool focuses on developing children academically, creatively, emotionally, physically, and socially through a carefully planned curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

They offer a range of activities and learning opportunities, with all seven areas of learning available both indoors and outdoors throughout the day. The curriculum is tailored to individual children's preferences and learning styles, with key workers creating individual learning plans and documenting progress in Personal Learning Journals.

The preschool is committed to encouraging independence, self-respect, and positive relationships with peers and adults, while also fostering an understanding of appropriate behaviour and respect for diversity. Physical development is supported through various equipment and a free-flow outdoor area, and children are encouraged to be active learners.

Colgate Pre-school is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Our ethos

The preschool focuses on developing children academically, creatively, emotionally, physically, and socially through a carefully planned curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They are committed to encouraging independence, self-respect, and positive relationships, while also fostering an understanding of appropriate behaviour and respect for diversity. The curriculum is tailored to individual children's preferences and learning styles.

What it's like

Children behave well and respond positively when staff engage with them, focusing intently on chosen activities with gentle support. They are supported to learn how to look after themselves with embedded daily routines like handwashing and serving themselves at snack time.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands across full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions. Standard rates apply for non-funded hours, and an additional weekly charge is applied for forest school sessions. Government funding for eligible children can be used across all available session types.