Business Details
Your Trusted Pre-School in Petworth for Ages 2-5
Kaleidoscope Pre School is the longest-running childcare setting in Petworth, established to provide high-quality early years education for children aged 2-5. Our purpose-built premises offer a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment designed to foster learning through play while maintaining affordability. We are a registered charity managed by a parent-led committee, operating under strict safeguarding and educational guidelines. Our team of experienced practitioners, many with over a decade of tenure, deliver a curriculum-focused programme aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. We prioritise individualised care through a key person approach, ensuring each child receives tailored support for their developmental needs.Our facilities include a large garden, nature exploration areas, and a 5-star rated kitchen. We accept government funding for eligible families and maintain strong partnerships with local primary schools to facilitate smooth transitions. Regular parent communication, including daily updates and termly progress reviews, ensures transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to inclusivity means we support children with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs, adhering to the Equality Act and SEND Code of Practice. All staff hold relevant qualifications and undergo continuous professional development to maintain the highest standards of care and education.
Services
Term-Time Childcare
Early Years Curriculum
Government-Funded Places
SEND Support
Outdoor Nature Education
Highlights and features
- Our team includes practitioners with over 10 years' experience in early years education
- We implement a key person approach for personalised child development support
- We accept government funding to make quality childcare accessible to all families
- Our nature garden provides unique outdoor learning opportunities for young children
- We maintain strong partnerships with local primary schools for smooth transitions
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- 5-star food hygiene certificate
What people say
Amazing staff
Nurtured and looked after
Excellent communication
Best start
Highly recommend
Services
Term-Time Childcare
We provide structured morning and afternoon sessions for children aged 2-5 during term time. Our programme combines free play with guided activities to develop social, cognitive and motor skills. Sessions include snack time, story sessions and outdoor play, with flexible booking options for working parents.
Early Years Curriculum
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with individualised learning plans. We focus on key areas including communication, physical development and creative expression. Activities are tailored to children's interests and developmental needs, with regular progress assessments shared with parents.
SEND Support
We offer tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Our trained SENCO works with families and external professionals to create individualised care plans. The setting is fully accessible with sensory equipment and modified play areas to accommodate diverse needs.
Outdoor Nature Education
Our extensive outdoor spaces include a nature garden with pond, bug hotels and mud kitchen. Children engage in environmental education through hands-on activities like planting, wildlife observation and weather exploration. The garden promotes physical development and sensory learning in natural surroundings.
Government-Funded Places
We administer free entitlement funding for eligible 2 and 3-year-olds, including 15 and 30-hour weekly options. Our team assists families with applications and ensures seamless access to government subsidies without additional charges for funded places.
People
Lauren
Pre-school Manager
With Level 3 childcare qualification and over 10 years' experience, Lauren leads our team as Manager. She specialises in safeguarding and focuses on parent engagement, bringing extensive management expertise from both childcare and corporate sectors.
Karen
Deputy Manager
Karen holds a Level 3 childcare qualification and additional autism training. With 15 years' service, she manages daily operations and safeguarding. A qualified first aider, she combines childcare expertise with her passion for cricket.
Vicky
SENCO
Vicky specialises in supporting children with additional needs as our SENDCO. With Level 3 childcare qualification and paediatric first aid training, she creates inclusive learning environments while maintaining her role as a keen home baker.
Des
Nature Explorer Leader
Des leads outdoor learning with her QTS teaching qualification. She manages our nature garden programme, combining environmental education with physical activities. A dedicated sports enthusiast, she brings innovative approaches to outdoor play.
Helen
Voluntary Supervisor
Helen combines her Level 3 childcare qualification with voluntary supervision. She supports SENCO activities and leads cubs sessions, bringing arts and crafts expertise to enhance our educational programmes.
Questions
What government funding options are available?
We offer 15 and 30-hour weekly free entitlement funding for eligible 3-year-olds, plus subsidised places for qualifying 2-year-olds. Our team handles applications to ensure seamless access.
What are your session times?
We provide morning sessions 9:00-12:00 and afternoon sessions 12:00-15:00 Monday-Friday during term time. Sessions can be combined for full-day care with packed lunches.
How do you support children with special needs?
Our trained SENCO creates individualised plans in collaboration with families and specialists. The setting includes sensory equipment, accessible facilities and modified play areas to accommodate diverse needs.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff have relevant childcare qualifications (Level 2-3) with safeguarding and first aid training. Our management team includes qualified teachers and specialists in autism and special needs education.
Can I visit before enrolling my child?
Yes, we welcome prospective parents to arrange visits. Contact us to tour our facilities and meet the team before your child's start date.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide daily updates with photos and activity details via our communication system. Parents receive regular developmental reports and can contact staff directly during office hours.
Reviews (1)
Dennis Kolecki
Sep 13, 2018
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Kaleidoscope Kids Pre-school is fantastic. It has great teachers that will prepare your little one for Kindergarten. Call for a tour, you won't be disappointed!!
