Watnall Pre-School Playgroup

Watnall Preschool has been giving children a great start in their education since 1978.

Our vision – then and now – is to deliver outstanding, accessible and caring early years education. We do this by employing highly qualified, friendly and dedicated staff members with passionate, above-and-beyond commitment to excellence.

As a registered early years provider, we care for children from the age of two right up to when they go to school. We’re affiliated to and supported by the Preschool Learning Alliance (PSLA), as well as maintaining close contact with local primary schools – ensuring our thinking and methods align closely with the ever-evolving early years curriculum.

We also receive the local authority’s Nursery Education Grant for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds.

What your child learns at Watnall Preschool will provide strong foundations for the rest of their educational life. Here you’ll find all the activities and opportunities you’d expect in any nursery or nursery school – with a strong focus on early learning, and a higher adult-to-child ratio than the required minimum of 1:8 for over threes and 1:4 for under threes.

Our intakes are in line with the school calendar, but places are available throughout the year so your child can start whenever they’re ready. Just ask!

We always try to accommodate your preferred days, but as we’re a small preschool accepting 20 children per session (16 over 3s and 4 under 3s), we may not be able to offer your first choice of places immediately.

Times and availability

Opening Times

Term time only.
Morning session 9.00am-12.00pm
Afternoon session 12.00-3.00pm