At Plymouth College’s pre-school, we provide an exceptional environment for children as young as two, provided their third birthday falls within their first term. Our dedicated and experienced team fosters a caring and supportive atmosphere, helping your child build confidence as they embark on their educational journey. We are committed to making their first steps in learning both joyful and meaningful.
Pre School
Learning Through Play
Our ethos is firmly anchored in the transformative philosophy of learning through play, enriched by a vibrant and dynamic environment which is carefully curated. We are proud to offer engaging experiences that captivate young minds.
We steadfastly believe that these foundational elements establish a robust and enduring framework for cultivating a lifelong passion for learning. By fostering an environment that nurtures exploration, imagination and creativity, we create a rich atmosphere where every child is empowered to develop a deep love for discovery. This takes place within a thoughtfully designed, supportive and nurturing setting, crafted with intention to spark curiosity, fuel intellectual and emotional growth and inspire each child to thrive.
Our approach celebrates the individuality of every child, encouraging them to embark on their unique educational journey with confidence and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing opportunities for children to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways and fostering a sense of wonder and inquiry that extends beyond the classroom.
Building Strong Foundations
Our thoughtfully designed Early Years curriculum provides a crucial and supportive bridge, carefully guiding children through the significant transition from the familiar environment of nursery to the more structured setting of prep school. We achieve this by offering early and engaging exposure to the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, delivered through a stimulating programme of academic enrichment. This approach ensures that children begin to build a strong understanding of core concepts in a playful yet purposeful manner, fostering a love of learning from the very outset.
Our dedicated pre-school teachers are pivotal to this process. Working with children in small, focused groups, they are able to provide a remarkable degree of personalised attention. This intimate learning environment allows our teachers to truly understand each child’s individual learning style, strengths and areas for development, tailoring their approach to effectively support and accelerate every pupil’s progress.
Nurturing Environment
At the heart of our provision is an unwavering commitment to your child’s holistic wellbeing. We understand that a happy and healthy child is one who is ready to learn and thrive. A significant part of this commitment is reflected in our daily provision of delicious and nutritionally balanced hot lunches, freshly prepared and served to ensure your child receives the wholesome sustenance they need for an active day of learning and play. We carefully consider dietary requirements and aim to cultivate positive eating habits from an early age.
We recognise the demands placed upon modern, busy families and we offer practical solutions and genuine convenience and our flexible arrangements include an early drop-off option from 8:00 am, allowing for a smoother start to your working day. Our comprehensive after-school care programme extends until 6:00 pm, providing a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for your child well beyond the standard school hours. In addition to these services, we are pleased to confirm that we participate in the Plymouth City Council funding scheme.
This valuable initiative enables eligible parents to claim up to 15 hours of free childcare per week, significantly contributing to making our exceptional standard of education and care more accessible and affordable for all families within our community.
Come and See Us
We warmly invite you to visit Plymouth College Pre-School to experience our nurturing environment firsthand. To arrange a visit, please contact our admissions team using the email address or phone number below. Alternatively, you can click the “Arrange a Visit” button to fill out your details and a member of our team will get in touch as soon as possible to arrange a visit.
Email: admissions@plymouthcollege.com
Telephone: 01752 505120
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our community.
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