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Registering now for September 2024 and beyond

We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful pre-school. Please click on our virtual tour or alternatively please contact the Manager to arrange a visit.

Open Day and Teddy Bear Picnic

May 23, 2023
10:00 am
10:00 am

Teddies at the ready! Join us for the Ide Hill Pre-school Open Day and Teddy Bear Picnic for tots and teddies and their parents and carers.

Send us an email to register your interest in coming along.

Ide Hill Sports Day Tuesday 16th July 09.30

July 16, 2024
9:30 amto10:30 am

Dear Parents, We are looking forward to welcoming you to our annual sports day on Tuesday 16th July at 09.30 at pre-school. This will be followed by our leavers ceremony – all outside.

Tea/Coffee and cakes will be available for you to purchase.

Easter Show and Hat Parade

March 28, 2024
1:45 pmto3:00 pm

We look forward to welcoming you to our Easter show on Thursday 28th March 13.45 in the main hall. This will be followed by our Easter Hat Parade.

Kippington’s Christmas cheer!

Sunday 6th December ????❄️❄️??

Mrs T went along to Kippington Nursing and Care Home for the elderly in Sevenoaks to deliver a wonderful hamper of treats, ? biscuits, tea, soaps and even a bottle of wine !!! – to share amongst the elderly ? from Pre-School.

As we all understand this year, how vulnerable and isolated the elderly in our community are feeling ….. the home had mentioned via social media – how the elderly are often forgotten in society. We decided the pre-school could help bring some festive cheer to the residents.

So it was more than a privilege to meet ‘Donna’ the lovely ‘Activities Co-ordinator’ who like so many other carers has worked tirelessly during difficult times to care for those in their care,

We also donated some pens and coloured paper ? to support arts and crafts activities in the future. Mrs T even managed to wave ? to some of the residents who were having morning coffee and biscuits ? around the Christmas Tree ?

The children had worked so hard creating some very festive Christmas ? Cards each resident will receive one – ♥️♥️☃️?? Taking part in a project like this helps shape intergenerational interaction creating more positive attitudes towards ageing and the elderly in our community.
Well done children ⭐️⭐️Maybe one day we will be able to visit the residents in person ????‍?

Merry Christmas to Donna and all the residents at Kippington ????☃️☃️

Godstone Farm Summer Outing

July 15, 2024
10:00 amto2:00 pm

We are excited to announce that our annual outing will be to Godstone Farm  on Monday 15th July   Further details will follow shortly.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

New Term Begins – Wednesday 4th September

September 4, 2024
9:15 amto2:45 pm

Dear Parents,
We understand that the first day at pre-school is a huge step, not only for the children, but for Mums and Dads too! Settling your little ones and ensuring they are happy is our priority. Try not to worry and if you have any concerns we are always available to chat to. Enjoy the last few days of the Summer. Love Mrs Money and the Pre-school Teachers.  

I understand that you are scared to wave your child goodbye and leave them in a teacher’s hands – don’t worry if you cry!
We’re used to weeping parents, it’s hard to leave I know. But it’s time to share them (just a bit) to help them learn and grow.
Let me reassure you that we will give your child our best, we will wipe their tears, soothe their fears and change their dirty vest!
If your child is full of cold we will blow their nose all day, just like you, we’ll care for them in a very special way.
We will treat them like our own and catch them from a fall and if there are ANY problems we will be sure to tell you all.
It’s true they will grow to love us, they’ll talk of pre-school a lot, it doesn’t mean they hate you and that you should lose the plot!
I’ll tell you a secret… That when your child is here, they talk to us as much of you of this please have no fear.
You will always be their Mummy, whilst teachers come and go, to them you are their number one, this I truly know.
Soon you’ll see some changes, in your little girl or boy, they’ll become more independent and to see this, it’s a joy!
We’ll teach them all we have to give, to share, climb and to write, but to you they safely will return to tuck them in at night.

Taster Session for new Children 1 September 2023

September 1, 2023
9:00 amto12:30 pm

Our taster session for new children starting September 2023 will be Friday 1 September 09.00 – 10.30 & 11.00 – 12.30.  This will be followed by staff training. 

Dads to School Day

June 13, 2023
9:15 amto11:15 am

We recognise the importance of involving Dads/Grandads into our pre-school. Back by popular demand we will be holding a Dads/Grandads come to School day on Tuesday 13th June and Thursday 15th June in the morning. Please put these dates into your diaries. The idea is that you come along at 09.15 and join in with the many activities which will be available during the morning session i.e. cooking/woodwork/gardening/washing cars. We hope to see as many of you as possible on one of these dates.

Family Fun Day

June 25, 2023
11:00 amto1:00 pm

Please join us on Sunday 25th June 11-1 for our family fun day to be held at Pre-school.  Tickets can be purchased from Brenda (Rebecca/Alex) Mummy.  Cost is £10.00 per family.  (Please see email dated 12 May.) All proceeds will be going towards our new indoor climbing apparatus.

Early Years Foundation Stage Evening

October 21, 2021
6:30 pmto8:30 pm

We welcome you to an information evening concerning the newly revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).  During the evening you will have the opportunity to come and hear what is involved in the (EYFS) and how we deliver the curriculum to your children.