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Welcome to Stokenham Pre-School

Stokenham Pre-School was established in 1972, and has proudly been serving the community ever since providing a welcoming, happy and safe environment for pre-school children to learn, play and develop.

We are a friendly and successful independent pre-school and are happily situated within the grounds of Stokenham Area Primary School, with whom we share a good bond with. Stokenham pre-school is a unique, magical and joyful place, where children feel confident to be their true selves, through being able to play, discover and explore the world around them at their own pace

At Stokenham pre-school our experienced friendly staff create an environment balancing play, social skills and the EYFS framework, with the goal of promoting a friendly positive experience for all, meeting children where they are, and we hope that this inclusive and tailored experience will last a lifetime

We have a large building with two rooms where the children have countless opportunities to freely access activities leading and developing their own learning experiences. We benefit from a large outdoor area with a beautiful green oak canopied area so that we can play outside come rain or shine, accessing outdoor mark-making, digging at the beach (our huge sandpit), climbing aboard the pirate ship, or travelling around on our trikes and cars, there is always something new to discover and explore

We welcome children from 2yrs – 5yrs old, Monday – Friday, during term time, pre-school is open to all children from the surrounding areas including Stokenham, Chillington, East Portlemouth, Prowl, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, Blackawton, Kingsbridge, Slapton and many more villages in between

We also run  ‘Happy Feet Mother and Toddler’ session from 10.30am – 12.00pm, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, term time only, for children aged between 0-2 years. This is a fun welcoming space to connect with other Parents/carers, while your little one plays and explores crafts, music, sensory, malleable play and story time. There is tea/coffee for adults, and drink and a snack for the children.

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All our staff our fully qualified in Childcare and Education. Our team will be happy to talk to you about your child and their progress at any time, or any way in which we can help support their developmental journey

Our aim is to encourage children to learn, gain confidence, become socially aware and develop the ability to express themselves in a caring and friendly environment, where each child is valued as an individual.                                       

Our Ethos

At Stokenham preschool  we provide a nurturing, safe and stimulating, child-led, supportive environment – focussing on the emotional wellbeing of the children to maximise their development, helping children to build and develop on what they already know and can do.

Celebrate individuality – No two children are the same – and that’s what we love the most! We create spaces for every child to shine, explore and feel proud of who they are.

Play based learning – we embrace play based learning, because it’s how children make sense of the world around them. Through play, they explore ideas, build relationships and develop essential life skills, enabling them to learn, grow and thrive

We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment that feels like a second home. We build strong connections with children and their families, creating a supportive space for everyone to feel seen, heard and valued.

Provide regular opportunities for learning outdoors – We believe that nature is one of the best classrooms, that’s why we offer regular outdoor learning experiences, where children can explore, play and discover the world around them. We also offer trips out in the wider community, such as trips on the bus to the local library and beaches, exploring the nearby woods becoming woodland explorers and detectives, engaging with other groups in our community and regular fundraisers.

What our parents and children say about us

We were so lucky to find Stokenham Pre-School when we moved into the area. They helped our son settle when everything around him had changed. I can’t recommend them enough. They are a fantastic team who love what they do!

Tina Mitchell

My youngest child of three children has just started at Stokenham Pre-School. All three children have been and are always excited about going. I know that they will be very happy and safe throughout the day, being cared for by excellent staff in brilliant surroundings. I could not recommend Stokenham Pre-School more highly.

Jane Gerrard

We chose Happy Feet as a safe area for babies and young toddlers but also let him interact with the older children as he has grown. He is so happy and confident when we are there and is definitely used to the pre-school environment and we have no worries about when it’s time for him to stay on his own. Thank you!

Tam Elliott-Friend

Stokenham pre-school has a wonderful, caring ethos and fantastic staff. Throughout our child’s journey they have been excellent, with exceptional strategies for settling children in. They provide regular updates, and do a lovely range of activities, with the children. My daughter is really settled and happy!

Lucy Dark

A fantastic pre school. Both my children absolutely loved their time there. All the staff are caring, kind and supportive. I would throughly recommend it.

Lisa Lonsdale