Duffield Preschool

About this day nursery

Duffield Preschool, located within Meadows Primary School in Duffield, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from the term after their second birthday until school age. The preschool emphasises a play-based curriculum rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, fostering social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

They are committed to creating an inclusive and secure space where every child feels valued. The setting values strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as crucial collaborators in their child's learning journey.

A key person system ensures individualised attention and support, with regular progress reports and open communication channels. The preschool is managed by a voluntary parent committee, underscoring its community-focused and charitable status, and offers a comprehensive programme that includes both preschool sessions and wrap-around care.

Our ethos

Duffield Preschool operates with a play-based curriculum guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to develop children holistically. They prioritise an inclusive and secure atmosphere, value parental partnerships as essential collaborators in learning, and utilise a key person system for individualised support.

What it's like

Children are invited to visit the provision with their parents prior to starting at the pre-school, helping them to become familiar with staff and the environment. They are greeted by warm staff when they arrive, and interactions contribute to all children, including those new to the pre-school, settling quickly and feeling emotionally secure. Children are encouraged to be independent and have a positive attitude to solving problems, developing confidence and self-esteem.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a standard hourly rate for any hours required beyond the daily government funding limit. Funding can be applied to sessions including preschool and wrap-around care, up to a maximum cap. There is no extra charge for consumables.