About Us
For over 30 years, we’ve been nurturing young minds and supporting families in our local community with exceptional early years education.
30+ Years of Excellence in Early Years Education
Our story
The Alphabet Pre-School has been a cornerstone of our local community since 1990. What started as a small playgroup has grown into a thriving pre-school that has helped thousands of children take their first steps into education.
We’re proud of our OFSTED “Good” rating and our reputation for providing outstanding care and education. Our team of highly qualified professionals is dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life.
Come and See Us
We’d love to welcome you for a visit and show you around our pre-school
Pre-School Routine
Our daily routine is designed to provide a balance of structure, play, and rest, helping children feel secure while encouraging independence, communication, and inclusive participation. All activities are adapted to meet each child’s developmental, sensory, and communication needs, with water available throughout the day.
Morning
- Arrival and settling in
- Circle time and communication activities
- Learning through play
- Snack café encouraging independence
- Outdoor play and exploration
- Story time and group interaction
- Home time or transition to afternoon session
Afternoon
- Lunch and social interaction
- Rest and quiet time
- Structured learning activities
- Snack and social time
- Home time
Our Core Values
These core principles guide everything we do at Pebbles Day Nursery.
Nurturing Care
Every child is valued and supported in a warm, loving environment.
Learning Through Play
Child-led activities that spark curiosity and love of learning.
Inclusive Community
We celebrate diversity and ensure every child feels they belong.
Safe Environment
A secure setting where children can explore with confidence.
Our approach to learning, development and assessment
Learning through play
Play helps young children to learn and develop through doing and talking, which research has shown to be the means by which young children learn to think. Our setting uses the practice guidance Early Years Foundation Stage to plan and provide a range of play activities which help children to make progress in each of the areas of learning and development. In some of these activities children decide how they will use the activity and, in others, an adult takes the lead in helping the children to take part in the activity. In all activities information from the practice guidance to the Early Years Foundation Stage has been used to decide what equipment to provide and how to provide it.
How to Register
A guide to how to register with The Alphabet Preschool
Contact Us
Get in touch by phone or enquiry form to check availability and ask any questions. Our team is happy to help.
Book a Visit
Arrange a visit to meet our staff, explore the setting, and see if we are the right fit for your child.
Secure Your Place
Once you are happy, we will guide you through the registration and deposit to secure your child’s place.
Start With Us
A secure setting where children can explore with confidence.
Free 30 Hours Childcare Funding
We are proud to offer the government’s free 30 hours childcare funding, helping eligible families balance quality early years education with affordability.
- Available for eligible working parents of 3 and 4 year olds
- Flexible sessions designed to fit around work and family life
- High-quality early years education in a safe, nurturing environment
Information Sheet
Welcome to The Alphabet Pre-School’s information sheet. This should tell you everything you need to know about our lovely pre-school.
We are a pre-school, which means your child will learn through play, supported by our experienced staff and guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children in our setting are continuously encouraged to challenge themselves and develop their skills across a wide range of engaging activities within our learning environment.
When your child joins us, they will be assigned a dedicated key worker. This member of staff will support your child during their settling-in period and continue to work closely with them to help them progress, develop, and thrive through play during their time with us.
After the settling period, your child’s key worker will complete a document known as the 2-Year-Old Progress Check. This tracks your child’s primary areas of development to ensure they are reaching important milestones.
This document will be shared with you, and you will also have the opportunity to contribute your own insights. Its purpose is to ensure your child receives the right level of support in the areas they need most, while also providing a clear starting point to monitor ongoing progress.
The progress check and ongoing tracker entries will be passed on to your child’s next school to support a smooth transition.
While your child will have a designated key worker, please be assured that all members of our team are committed to supporting, caring for, and nurturing every child. We work collaboratively to ensure all children in our care are engaged, happy, and thriving.