First opened in 1990, Birchanger Butterflies Preschool has grown and developed into a highly respected local pre-school facility. In our own well-equipped building and beautiful rural setting, we provide a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Our experienced nursery staff encourage creativity, independence and confidence to enable each individual child to realise their own potential.
Our Ethos
At Birchanger Butterflies Preschool we want the best for all of our children and their families. Our team are aware and take into account that each child in our care is unique and are all treated as an individual.
Our team are always supporting and encouraging each child to develop their confidence, independence, social skills, communication and language and to support the children in making their own choices. We do this by enabling an environment that is stimulating, fun and exciting to be in. The activities that we set out are based on each child’s interests and ideas thought of by themselves, which often leads on to the children using their imagination and developing their thinking and ideas.
We ensure the Preschool environment is a happy, healthy environment for both the children and staff to be in to ensure the children flourish, reach goals, make friendships but most importantly make wonderful memories and ensure they are ready to move on to school happily and explore the world.
Our Inspections
We are regularly inspected by Ofsted and received high praise following their visit in May, 2021.
“Children are happy and settled in the Preschool. They know that if they are worried or upset, they can talk to the teachers.”
“Children’s independence is fostered effectively”.
“The outdoor area is exciting and thoughtfully equipped. Staff have organised the space well and they successfully support the learning needs of all the children”.
Where we are located
The Pre-School is in the grounds of Birchanger C of E Primary School and, although not part of the school itself, enjoys strong links with it. The Pre-School has its own outside play area and we are also able to make use of some of the school facilities such as the playground, the hall and P.E. equipment. We also join the school for occasions and events that are appropriate to our age group, such as school plays.
How we are run
The Pre-School is run by an elected parent committee. The committee is responsible for reviewing policy and practice, staff employment, building maintenance, health & safety and fundraising.