Business Details
Trusted Childcare Services in Market Rasen for Ages 2-4
Market Rasen Pre School provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years, prioritising safety and holistic development. Our team of fully DBS-checked staff delivers structured childcare from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, within a purpose-built modular facility featuring dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces. We integrate Forest School principles through weekly woodland visits using our minibus, fostering risk-taking and environmental engagement. Swimming lessons are offered from April to October with a high staff-to-child ratio. Our curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, combining free-flow play with adult-led activities to support individual learning paces.We maintain strong parent partnerships and community connections, celebrating cultural festivals while embedding British values through respectful interactions. The environment is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets children's evolving needs, incorporating Reggio Emilia-inspired loose parts play. Daily routines balance structured activities with flexible exploration, including healthy snack provision and packed lunch guidance. Management and staff hold relevant childcare qualifications up to Level 5, ensuring professional expertise in early years education.
Services
Childcare
Forest School
Swimming Lessons
Daily Routine Activities
Curriculum-Based Learning
Highlights and features
- We follow the statutory EYFS curriculum with individualised learning plans
- Our team includes Level 5 and Level 3 qualified childcare professionals
- We offer weekly Forest School sessions with a Level 3 Forest School Leader
- We provide swimming lessons with high staff-to-child ratios
- Our purpose-built facility features dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces
Services
Childcare
Our childcare service provides structured care for children aged 2-4 years, operating 9am-3pm Monday to Friday. Qualified staff implement the EYFS curriculum through play-based learning, with daily routines balancing structured activities and free-flow play. The purpose-built facility includes indoor classrooms and adjoining outdoor spaces for holistic development.
Forest School
Weekly Forest School sessions develop children's resilience and environmental awareness. Led by a Level 3 Forest School Leader, activities include supervised risk-taking and nature exploration in woodland settings. Alternative outdoor activities continue during seasonal woodland closures, maintaining connection with natural environments through fire and tool use experiences.
Swimming Lessons
Seasonal swimming lessons run April-October with enhanced staff-to-child ratios. Small group sessions develop physical skills and water confidence. The programme complements broader physical development goals within the EYFS framework, providing progressive aquatic experiences for early years learners.
Curriculum-Based Learning
Our curriculum follows EYFS statutory guidelines while personalising learning through child-led interests. Seven developmental areas are covered using Reggio Emilia-inspired methods, including loose parts play. Practitioners review environmental planning half-termly to ensure alignment with evolving educational needs and individual learning trajectories.
Daily Routine Activities
Daily routines integrate learning with care routines, featuring welcome sessions, free-flow play, snack times, and story periods. Outdoor access remains available throughout the day, supporting continuous exploration. Packed lunch guidance promotes healthy eating habits, with staff facilitating social development during mealtimes and transition periods.
People
Sally Jacklin
Owner
Level 3 Childcare qualified owner with extensive experience in early years education. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in daily operations and curriculum implementation.
Hayley De Ath
Manager
Holder of a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Manages day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and ensures compliance with EYFS requirements and organisational standards.
Laura Waters
Deputy Manager
Level 3 Childcare qualified deputy manager supporting operational delivery. Assists in implementing educational programmes and maintaining quality standards across all childcare activities.
Karen Hollidge
Pre School Assistant
Experienced Level 3 Childcare assistant delivering direct care and educational support. Contributes to creating engaging learning environments that follow children's interests and developmental needs.
Kerry Steed
Pre School Assistant
Level 3 Childcare qualified assistant involved in daily activity delivery. Supports individualised learning plans while maintaining safe, nurturing environments for all children.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged 2 to 4 years for our childcare programme.
Are staff qualified in childcare?
All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications up to Level 5 and are DBS checked.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
We provide eligible 3 and 4 year olds with early years entitlement funding and limited 30-hour places.
What outdoor activities are available?
Children participate in Forest School sessions and daily outdoor play with access to field areas.
How is the curriculum delivered?
Our EYFS-compliant curriculum combines free-flow play with adult-led activities tailored to children's interests.
Do you provide swimming lessons?
We offer weekly swimming sessions from April to October with enhanced staff-to-child ratios.
