About The Pre-School

Loxwood Pre-School opened in 1988 and offers sessional day care in an exceptionally caring, nurturing and secure environment for girls and boys from the ages of 2 to 5 years.

We have an amazing team of 6 teachers who are passionate about learning through play and giving children the foundations that they will need for the transition into the primary system.

At Loxwood Pre-School:

• We have a high ratio of adults to children
• We can take your child from 2 years, even if they're in nappies
• They can stay with us until they start school
• We offer excellent learning through play
• We follow the birth to three matters framework and the foundation stage curriculum
• Children get West Sussex County Council funding (the term after they are three)
• We have managed sessions from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12.00pm.Lunchclubs are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 12.00pm until 1.00pm. Children bring their own packed lunches and a healthy snack each day.

What the Beer and Music Festival means to the Pre-School

The Pre-School is a registered charity, which relies on charitable fundraising to exist. Over the last ten years our Pre-School has been transformed, largely due to the Loxwood Beer & Music Festival which has become a major part of the village and county calendar!

In 2008 money raised from the beer Festival went towards a £25,000 refit and refurbishment of our porta-cabin at the preschool site. We now have a waterproof building with effective heating and the perfect setting for all year round play!

Proceeds from the 2010 Festival have gone into a complete overhaul of the outdoor area at the school. We have transformed the Pre-School site so that the children have a safe and inspirational outdoor play area to enjoy all year round.

We have:

• Increased our storage area
• Increased the area outside where children can play undercover
• Created an area for the children to use their bikes
• Improved outside learning resources

We now want to provide new technology such as:

• Laptop computers
• Digital cameras
• Projector screen and projector
• Audio equipment

Put simply, the Pre-School wouldn’t be the place it is today without your contribution. We thank you all again for your support of our unique festival. Long may it continue.

For a prospectus contact Sarah Hounsham on 01403 753284, or visit us at:

Badgers Way, Nicholsfield, Loxwood, West Sussex, RH14 0TJ
Charity no. 1028523