Frittenden Pre-School

About this day nursery

Frittenden Pre-School, located in Cranbrook, Kent, is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" early years setting dedicated to fostering a love of learning in young children. The pre-school emphasises a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, share, laugh, and grow through engaging activities and deep exploration.

Staff adopt a highly personalised approach to settling children, ensuring a smooth transition and building strong partnerships with parents right from the start. This focus on individual development ensures that children consistently build knowledge and skills, preparing them effectively for their next educational stages.

The pre-school prides itself on cultivating impeccable behaviour and exceptional kindness among its pupils. As a charity-run, parent-led committee pre-school, it relies on community support and fundraising to acquire essential resources, ensuring all children, regardless of voluntary contributions, have access to healthy snacks, diverse resources, and enriching activities.

Our ethos

Frittenden Pre-School is dedicated to fostering a love of learning by encouraging children to learn, share, laugh, and grow through engaging activities and deep exploration in a nurturing environment. They employ a personalised approach to settling children and building parent partnerships, focusing on individual development to prepare them for future education. The pre-school also aims to cultivate impeccable behaviour and exceptional kindness.

What it's like

Children happily leave their parents and rush in to this pre-school, settling quickly and engaging with kind and loving staff. They confidently explore their emotions and make predictions during daily investigations, such as testing materials for the "Three Billy Goats Gruff" bridge. Younger children delight in sensory play, while older children eagerly engage in challenging activities, role-play, crafts, and independent resource selection.

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate for unfunded hours or hours exceeding the standard entitlement. A voluntary contribution is requested per session to cover healthy snacks, although all children receive snacks regardless of payment. Invoices are issued to all parents detailing hours attended and funding details.