Business Details
Your Trusted Pre-school in Canford Heath
We are proud to offer quality early years education and sessional day care for children aged 2 to 4 years in the Canford Heath community. Our purpose-built facility is strategically located near local schools and divided into two dedicated spaces: The Squirrels room for pre-school children and The Hedgehogs room for toddlers. Our large, secure outdoor playground features educational markings and a vegetable patch that enriches children's understanding of nutrition and environmental learning. Our approach is guided by four core principles: Creativity, Affordability, Responsiveness, and Educational Excellence. Our highly qualified team works in partnership with parents and carers to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child develops independence, social skills, and school readiness.We operate term-time only with flexible morning, lunch, and afternoon sessions, offering government-funded childcare options for eligible families. Our structured daily routines incorporate sensory activities, child-led play, and emotional development initiatives like our Colour Monsters emotional literacy programme. With a 7-strong team of practitioners holding specialist qualifications in safeguarding, SENCO, and early years education, we ensure every child receives tailored support. Our setting supports both funded and private day care arrangements while maintaining transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Through collaborative partnerships with local schools, we provide a seamless transition for children into formal education.
Services
Early Years Education
Sessional Day Care
Toddler Care
Outdoor Learning
Government-Funded Childcare
Highlights and features
- Our team holds 7 specialist childcare qualifications including Level 5 leadership diplomas
- Secure outdoor learning environment with vegetable patch and educational markings
- We accept government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds
- Daily emotional literacy programme using Colour Monsters visual aids
- Partnerships with local schools for smooth transition to formal education
Associations and certifications
- CACHE
- NVQ Children's Care Learning and Development
- SENCO Level 3/4
- First Aid Certified
Services
Early Years Education
Structured educational programme for 3-4 year olds following EYFS guidelines, focusing on school readiness through child-led play and adult-led activities. Qualified staff deliver curriculum elements in communication, literacy, mathematics, and personal development. Daily routines incorporate emotional literacy through the Colour Monsters system.
Sessional Day Care
Flexible morning (8:45-11:30), lunch (11:30-12:30), and afternoon (12:30-3:00) sessions for pre-school children. Includes snack times, toilet assistance, and outdoor play. Term-time only provision with options for funded and private childcare arrangements in secure, purpose-built facilities.
Toddler Care
Specialist toddler provision for 2-3 year olds with age-appropriate resources and higher staff ratios. Includes potty training support, sensory play, and individual learning plans. Separate secure play area with developmentally tailored activities and visual timetables to support routine understanding.
Outdoor Learning
Secure outdoor space with educational markings for numeracy and literacy development. Vegetable patch enables hands-on nutrition education and environmental awareness. Physical play equipment supports motor skill development and social interaction in a managed risk environment.
Government-Funded Childcare
Eligible families can access 15-30 hours weekly funding for 2-4 year olds. Includes universal entitlements and working parents' schemes. Dedicated support available to process applications for local authority funded placements and combined funding arrangements.
People
Sarah
Managing Director/DSL
Experienced leader with NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership, and safeguarding qualifications. Oversees safeguarding protocols and ensures compliance with statutory requirements while maintaining daily operational standards.
Zia
Practitioner/SENCO
Specialist SENCO with Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications in early years education. Provides targeted support for children with additional needs and implements inclusive learning strategies across daily activities.
Amy
Practitioner
CACHE Level 3 qualified practitioner specialising in healthy child development. Implements physical activity programmes and supports emotional literacy through interactive learning experiences in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Hayley
Managing Director/DSL
Leadership team member with Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce. Manages regulatory compliance and staff training while ensuring consistent delivery of safeguarding and first aid protocols.
Zeta
Practitioner
CACHE Level 4 qualified Advanced Practitioner with specialist knowledge in early years education. Leads practice development initiatives and mentors junior staff while maintaining daily childcare delivery standards.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children aged 2 to 4 years in our Toddler (Hedgehogs) and Pre-school (Squirrels) rooms.
How many staff members do you have?
We have 7 qualified practitioners holding Level 2-5 early years qualifications.
What's included in the session charges?
£2 per session covers fruit snacks, wipes, lunch bags, and sun cream. Additional charges apply if these items are requested separately.
Do you offer government-funded places?
Yes, we accept funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds through universal entitlements and working parents schemes.
What outdoor facilities do you provide?
Secure playground with educational markings, physical play equipment, and vegetable patch for environmental learning.
How do you support emotional development?
Our Colour Monsters visual system teaches children to identify and express emotions in an age-appropriate manner.
Reviews (3)
Natalie Swann
Jul 19, 2021
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Brilliant amazing preschool both of my children loved it there and they miss it so much friendly loving caring staff
Sam Mcloughlin
Jul 16, 2021
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My 2 children have been at Tiny Explorers for 2 years and they have loved their time there. The ladies are wonderful and I have felt completely comfortable having my children at this setting.
Alison Jennings
Jul 17, 2020
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Our son went to Tiny Explorers for over two years. Brilliant preschool, very caring staff, who help the children to flourish. Would thoroughly recommend.
