Worplesdon Pre-School

We are a friendly and successful Pre-school in Worplesdon, just north of Guildford in Surrey.

First registered in 1989, Ally Houghton and Mandy Holloway became new owners in December 2016, bringing their vast Early Years experience to Worplesdon Pre-school.

The provision is Ofsted-inspected and is registered to care for a total of 50 children.

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Our Facilities

We operate from Worplesdon Memorial Hall and serve the local community and surrounding areas.

Our facilities include:

an enclosed play area
a covered outside area
a sensory garden
a vegetable plot
access to a large sports field
a large car park

The Hall is accessible by ramps and wide-opening doors and has a disabled toilet.

We provide a caring environment where children can learn to interact with other children and adults on what might be their first venture away from home. The play-based approach that we offer helps them learn to make friends, take turns, share and negotiate, enabling them to develop their full potential.

We have a wide range of equipment with which to extend your child's knowledge, experience and cultural awareness. We feel that when children are relaxed, safe, valued and having fun it builds their confidence and develops independence, making them happier to learn and, of course, paving the way for their move to school.

Our Sessions

Within the Memorial Hall, the areas of learning are set out between two rooms and the outside environment. The children can flow freely between both rooms and the outside. Initially children start in the term in which they are 2 years old.

We offer a lunch club for all children from 12.00 to 1.00 pm. This is an opportunity for all of the children to be together with their peers and enjoy the social aspect of staying to lunch. Each child brings a packed lunch and, after lunch, adult-led activities are planned for the children to participate in small groups.

Extra-curricular walks and trips are also offered to all children. The children also bring a PE kit to get them used to changing their clothes by themselves and to encourage self-reliance skills.

Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum

Worplesdon Pre-school is registered and inspected in line with the Early Years Foundation framework. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years' providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.

The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is set out in three Prime areas of learning and four Specific areas of learning.

Prime areas

Personal, Social and Emotional development
Communication and Language development
Physical Development

Specific areas

Literacy development
Mathematics
Understanding of the world
Expressive arts and design

Each area of learning and development is implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. Play is essential for children's development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems and relate to others. Children learn by leading their own play and by taking part in play which is guided by adults.

Funded Early Education for 2, 3 & 4 Year Olds

Are you eligible for Funded Early Education for Two year olds (FEET)?
Please check out www.surreycc.gov.uk/feet to see if you qualify and obtain an application form and more information. We will also provide full details as part of our information pack.

To find out about Funded Early Education for two, three and four year olds please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Additionally, please see our Prospectus.

Ofsted

Our last Ofted inspection was in 2024, resulting in a Good rating.

Our Aim and Vision

Our aim and vision is for all the children in our care to:

Feel safe, secure and part of a caring community
Be healthy individuals with a positive sense of self
Become independent learners and develop curiosity about the world around them
Begin to understand and respect diversity
Express their views and opinions whilst respecting those of others
Begin to develop their creativity

Opening Hours

Sessions

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

mornings: 8.15 am – 12.00 pm

afternoons: 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm

full day: 8.15 am – 3.30 pm

Wednesday and Friday

mornings: 8.15 am – 12.00 pm

Monday to Friday

Lunch Club: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm

Calendar 2026 / 2027

All dates below are inclusive.

Summer Term 2026

Mon 13^th April – Fri 22^nd May

• May Day Bank Holiday: Mon 4^th May

• Half term: Mon 25^th May – Fri 29^th May

Mon 1^st June – Fri 17^th July

• Sports Day: Friday 17^th July

Autumn Term 2027

Thurs 3^rd Sept – Fri 16^th Oct

• Half term: Mon 19^th Oct – Friday 30^th Oct

Mon 2^nd Nov – Weds 16^th Dec

• Christmas Production: Fri 11^th Dec

• Christmas Party: Weds 16^th Dec

Spring Term 2027

Mon 4^th Jan – Fri 12^th February

• Half term: Mon 15^th Feb – Fri 19^th Feb

Mon 22^nd Feb – Fri 26^th March

Easter Break 2027

Mon 29^th March – Fri 9^th April

• Return to Pre-school: Mon 12^th April

Summer Term 2027

Mon 12^th April – Fri 28^th May

• May Day Bank Holiday: Mon 3^rd May

• Half term: Mon 31^st May – Fri 4^th June

Mon 7^th June – Fri 23^rd July

• Sports Day: Friday 23^rd July

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in Worplesdon Pre-school. If you would like to learn more, please contact us:

by email: preschoolworplesdon@gmail.com

or call: 07788 441623

Worplesdon Pre-school
Worplesdon Memorial Hall
Perry Hill
Worplesdon
Guildford
Surrey GU3 3RF

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Our postcode is GU3 3RF.

Useful External Resources

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