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Welcome to Whitsers pre-school playgroup!

Where children are happy and secure and learning is exciting and fun

Hello and welcome

At Whitsers we aim to provide a setting in which children (aged 2½ to 4) have fun while being happy and secure, and in which there is an atmosphere of mutual trust; where children know that they are valued and respected and that learning is exciting and an intrinsic part of their play and of all that they enjoy. Whitsers pre-school is cosy, intimate and fun – and our staff highly experienced.

Our location is very much at the heart of the village and community – with great outside space and easy parking.

What our parents say

“Whitsers is a warm and loving playgroup where my daughter has been attending since she was three. The team of ladies are cheerful, caring and always approachable and supportive. Whitsers really has given both my children the very best start to their journey of learning before school.”

KG

Our ethos

We believe:

  • Early childhood is the foundation on which children build the rest of their lives: it is not just a preparation for the next stage – it is vitally important in itself.
  • ​All children should be respected and valued, so that they will value themselves and know how to respect and value others.
  • ​Young children learn most effectively through play and that they need opportunities to explore both the indoor and the outdoor environment at Whitsers.
  • A child should be viewed as part of a family and within the context of the wider community. Therefore, we encourage parents and friends from the locality to become actively involved in the life of the playgroup.
  • ​Our curriculum should be appropriate for all children.
  • Children should become independent learners, confident problem solvers and develop a lasting love of learning.
  • In providing the highest quality learning experiences possible within a safe, secure and stimulating environment.

Learn more about Whitsers…

Our staff

One of our parents said Whitsers’ staff are, “cheerful, caring and always approachable and supportive.” Click here to meet them.

The Committee

Whitsers Pre-school Playgroup is a charity and is managed by a committee, made up of volunteer parents and community members. Click here for more.

Term dates and opening times

Click here to see when we are open (note that the Wednesday morning session is for pre-school age only).

Ofsted inspections

Click here to read our latest Ofsted inspection report. Our last report rated us as ‘Good’.

Want to know more?

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