Pre-School

Our Pre-School has given children from local communities a warm, caring start since 1995. We take the time to get to know each child, so every one gets the best possible beginning to their education.

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A place for children to flourish

Since 1995, our Pre-School has offered a warm, caring and child-centred environment for children from our local communities. We take the time to get to know each child's personality, strengths and learning style, so every child gets the best possible start to their education. We build strong, trusting relationships with families, working together to support each child to thrive.

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Specially designed facilities, from the sensory room to the inclusive playground

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Specially designed facilities, from the sensory room to the inclusive playground

Our ethos

Every child should feel valued, understood and supported. That's what we aim for, every day.

Our team is skilled and experienced, and always learning. We're accredited by Eager and Able to Learn, and trained in:

  • Autism NI's KEYHOLE Early Intervention Programme

  • Makaton

  • Trauma-informed practice

  • The Getting Ready to Learn Programme

We're also part of the Playful Green Planet Programme, supporting children's development through nature play.

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A day at Pre-School

Our Pre-School runs from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Breakfast is available until 9am.

Each day is full of play and friendship, indoors and outdoors. We plan our days around our children. They're the centre of everything we do.

Our specially
designed facilities

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Indoor playroom

Water and sand, construction, art, role play, stories and imaginative play.

Australia Hall

Group games, sport, music, movement and dance.

Sensory room

Lights, textures and interactive resources, at each child's own pace.

Soft play area

Climbing, crawling, rolling, tumbling and bouncing, with friends.

Inclusive playground

Sensory garden, small-world area, mud kitchen and art area.

Our team

Kelly Burke

Pre-School Leader

Kelly Burke

Pre-School Leader

Carla

Pre-School Assistant

Carla

Pre-School Assistant

Elaine

Pre-School Assistant

Elaine

Pre-School Assistant

What families say

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"The teachers are all fantastic and my daughter has enjoyed going to Pre-School every day. She had a very happy and nourishing experience."

"The teachers are all fantastic and my daughter has enjoyed going to Pre-School every day. She had a very happy and nourishing experience."

"All the staff are fantastic: warm, attentive and clearly dedicated to the children's development and wellbeing."

"All the staff are fantastic: warm, attentive and clearly dedicated to the children's development and wellbeing."

"The learning my child gained from the stories, the words and the speaking will serve them a lifetime."

"The learning my child gained from the stories, the words and the speaking will serve them a lifetime."

Download our Community Impact Report, which highlights the difference our Pre-School is making.

Download our Community Impact Report, which highlights the difference our Pre-School is making.

Get in touch with our team today

Want to find out more, or register your child for a place? Get in touch with Kelly.

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Kelly Burke

Pre-School Leader

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Get in touch with our team today

Want to find out more, or register your child for a place? Get in touch with Kelly.

woman smiling wearing denim jacket

Kelly Burke

Pre-School Leader

a person sitting on a couch with a laptop and a person holding a cup

Get in touch with our team today

Want to find out more, or register your child for a place? Get in touch with Kelly.

woman smiling wearing denim jacket

Kelly Burke

Pre-School Leader

a person sitting on a couch with a laptop and a person holding a cup

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