Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Zebedee Pre School: Nurturing Early Childhood Development
Zebedee Pre School has been nurturing young minds in the Shotgate Community Hall for 50 years, operating under the dedicated management of Carrie Rose since 2009. Our mission is to create a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive through play-based learning and meaningful social interactions. With a high adult-to-child ratio, we ensure each child receives individualised attention, fostering creativity, physical development, and early literacy.Our experienced team collaborates closely with families, offering tailored support and maintaining open communication to address concerns. We celebrate every child's unique journey, promoting confidence and independence while preparing them for future educational milestones.
Services
Early Years Education
Creative Play Activities
Physical Development Programs
Language Development Support
Parent Partnership Services
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of dedicated early years education experience
- Our high adult-to-child ratio ensures personalised attention
- Experienced team specialises in early childhood development
- Key person system tracks individual progress and needs
- Strong partnership approach with parents and families
Services
Early Years Education
Our structured curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on seven key areas of development through play-based learning. Qualified staff create tailored activities that promote cognitive growth, social skills, and emotional development. Each child receives individual attention through our key person system, ensuring their unique learning journey is supported.
Creative Play Activities
Daily creative sessions include painting, playdough, and craft projects that develop fine motor skills and self-expression. Children explore materials like glitter, crayons, and construction kits in a supportive environment. These activities encourage imaginative thinking while building hand-eye coordination and creative confidence through open-ended play opportunities.
Physical Development Programs
Indoor and outdoor physical activities enhance gross motor skills through climbing frames, balancing steps, and ride-on toys. Structured play sessions improve coordination, strength, and spatial awareness while promoting healthy lifestyle habits. The large car park playground provides safe space for energetic exploration and social interaction through physical challenges.
Language Development Support
Targeted language activities and daily conversations build vocabulary and communication skills. Staff model correct speech patterns and introduce new words during play sessions. We offer additional support for children with language concerns, working closely with parents to implement effective strategies that foster early literacy and social interaction abilities.
Parent Partnership Services
We maintain regular communication with families through progress updates, parent meetings, and home-school collaboration. Parents receive guidance on child development and are invited to participate in special events like graduation ceremonies and themed celebrations. Our team provides signposting to external professionals when additional support is required for child development concerns.
People
Carrie Rose
Pre-School Manager and Owner
Carrie Rose has led Zebedee Pre School since 2009, bringing extensive early years education expertise. She oversees daily operations and staff training while maintaining close relationships with families. Her leadership focuses on creating a nurturing environment that supports children's developmental needs through play-based learning.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 2 to 5 years, following the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30pm-3:30pm during school term times.
What activities do you offer?
Our programme includes creative play, physical development, language activities, and structured learning through play-based methods.
How do you support child development?
We use a key person system to track progress, provide individualised learning plans, and maintain regular parent communication.
Are meals provided?
Children receive healthy snacks including fruit, vegetables, and milk during supervised snack time sessions.
How do I register my child?
Registration forms are available on our website under the 'Parents Corner' section for completion and submission.
Reviews (2)
Jade Tilson
Jan 21, 2020
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Zebedee’s is the most caring, kind set up, perfect to introduce your little ones to a school type setting. It has been my number one choice for my 3, whilst not always being the closest to where we live. 100% would recommend x
Rebecca Becki Hollingsworth
May 10, 2019
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Both my son went there & they were brilliant with his development delay things - they really helped. My daughter now goes & is really enjoying it. Both myself & my brother also went as kids - we loved it. Met my best friend there too. xx
