Business Details
Trusted Preschool in Kidderminster for Ages 2-5
Barnabee's Pre School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, fostering holistic development through play-based learning. Our dedicated team of DBS-checked professionals prioritises individual care, preparing children for primary school transitions while promoting physical, emotional, and social growth. With secure indoor and outdoor facilities, including a woodland area, we offer structured activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our staff, many of whom have long-standing tenure, provide continuity of care and expertise in safeguarding, paediatric first aid, and child development. We maintain strong partnerships with local schools and families, ensuring seamless transitions and tailored support for each child's unique needs.The preschool operates term-time only, offering flexible session management to ease children's adaptation to the setting. Our commitment to health and safety is evidenced by rigorous equipment maintenance protocols and adherence to regulatory standards. We actively engage parents through open communication channels and collaborative planning, fostering mutual respect and shared understanding of each child's progress. The learning environment incorporates themed activities, continuous provision, and focused interventions to address developmental milestones. We celebrate children's achievements through graduation ceremonies, reinforcing confidence and readiness for their next educational phase.
Services
Early Years Education
Child Care Services
Transition to Primary School
Outdoor Learning Activities
Parental Support Programs
Highlights and features
- We have experienced childcare professionals with long-standing tenure
- Our secure facilities include dedicated age-specific learning spaces
- We provide structured transition programmes to primary schools
- Our staff maintain current paediatric first aid and safeguarding certifications
- We operate in compliance with EYFS framework and health regulations
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
Services
Early Years Education
Structured educational programmes following the EYFS framework for children aged 2-5. Our curriculum combines play-based learning with focused activities to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Staff create themed learning environments that adapt to children's interests and developmental needs, ensuring each child progresses at their own pace while meeting key milestones.
Transition Support
Specialised programmes preparing children for primary school transitions. We facilitate teacher visits, graduation ceremonies, and individualised transition sessions. Our staff work closely with parents and schools to ensure smooth adaptation, focusing on confidence-building and familiarisation with school routines while maintaining continuity of care during the adjustment period.
Outdoor Learning
Secure outdoor and woodland area activities promoting physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in supervised play with age-appropriate equipment, developing motor skills and risk assessment capabilities. The outdoor provision complements indoor learning through hands-on exploration of natural elements and seasonal changes, supporting holistic development.
Parental Engagement
Collaborative approach involving parents in their child's development journey. We offer flexible session management for new attendees, regular progress updates, and shared planning of learning activities. The open-door policy allows parents to discuss concerns or observations with staff, creating a consistent support network that extends learning beyond the preschool environment.
Special Educational Needs
Tailored provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Our Learning Hub provides quiet spaces for speech and language interventions, while staff receive regular training in additional needs support. We work with external agencies and maintain links to local resources, ensuring individualised care plans that promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all children's development.
People
Jo Fern
Manager
Experienced childcare professional with extensive knowledge of early years development. Leads staff training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid, maintaining high care standards. Committed to creating nurturing environments that support children's transition to primary education while working closely with families.
Sam Lavender
Manager
Dedicated childcare specialist with long-standing experience in preschool education. Focuses on individual child needs and staff development. Implements structured learning programmes while maintaining strong parent partnerships to ensure consistent support for children's developmental progress.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged 2 to 5 years, with separate provision for 2-year-olds in Little Bees and 3-5 year-olds in Big Bees.
How do you support school transitions?
We arrange teacher visits, graduation ceremonies, and individual transition sessions to help children adapt to primary school environments and routines.
Are your staff qualified?
All staff are DBS checked, paediatric first aid trained, and receive regular safeguarding updates to maintain professional childcare standards.
What safety measures are in place?
We have secure outdoor areas, maintained equipment checked daily, and strict health and safety protocols following regulatory requirements.
How do you involve parents?
We offer flexible session management, regular progress updates, and an open-door policy for parental consultations and collaboration.
Do you support children with additional needs?
Yes, we have a dedicated Learning Hub, staff training in SEND support, and work with external agencies to provide tailored care plans.
Reviews (4)
Paul Smart
Jul 29, 2021
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I'll keep this simple, Barnabees is such an outstanding and amazing preschool, if you're thinking of sending your little one's here then have no doubt that they will have a fantastic time, all the staff are amazing and do such a great job of caring for your child, our little lad was sad to leave
Ruth Currie
Jul 24, 2021
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My son has just finished here and it’s fair to say we will both miss Barnabees! Thank you to you all for taking such good care of him and being so accommodating.
Ann-Marie Elizabeth Hewlett-Lloyd
Jul 09, 2021
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Our daughter Faith has just come to the end of her time at Barnabees pre school and I can not praise the staff enough for being just wonderful. She’s learnt so much and made so many friends whilst being here and has had a lot of fun adventures in their out side woodland area. Barnabees staff Alway welcome you with a smile, always approachable, warm, friendly and professional. Faith has really enjoyed her time at Barnabees and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery or preschool 🥰 xx
Sarah Webb
Jul 09, 2021
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My son started age 2 and he absolutely loves it there. The staff members are all very approachable and caring. Excellent outside space for toddlers who like to be on the go! He is always doing lots of activities and is always excited to go!
