Tinky's Pre-School

About this day nursery

Tinky's Pre-School in Dawlish offers a stimulating and comfortable environment from its purpose-built location within Gatehouse Primary Academy. The spacious facilities include a well-equipped indoor area and an enclosed outdoor play space, both designed to cater to the individual needs of each child.

The preschool is committed to delivering exceptional care and diverse learning opportunities. Their philosophy centres on the importance of learning through play and fostering enjoyment during a child's early developmental stages.

Tinky's Pre-School implements a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with the seven areas of learning outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that all children are supported in their progress and achievements in a joyful setting.

Our ethos

The aim of the Pre-School is to provide the highest standards of care and learning opportunities for all children. We aim to extend each child's development considering their individual needs in a happy and fun learning environment. We believe that learning through play and having fun is important in children's early years. We provide a varied curriculum to support the children to achieve and make progress in all 7 areas of learning outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What it's like

The pre-school is inviting and interesting for the children. Children have access to many different activities to support their learning and development. Staff introduce new activities, challenges and skills every day for the children to explore and learn from, fostering confidence and a love of learning.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges an hourly rate for non-funded and extended hours, with rates tiered by age. Parents can opt for cooked school meals or provide a packed lunch, and uniform items are available to purchase. A late collection charge applies if children are not picked up on time.