Marldon Preschool
AGES 2 TO 5 YEARS
We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary in 2026 - join us now and be part of the celebrations!
We are a small friendly Preschool based in the Village Hall in Marldon, Devon. Our Preschool has been open for nearly 60 years and we are a member of the Early Years Alliance.
Our setting delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage, which provides relevant learning and development opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all children.
We have a staff of 6, most of whom have had a long association with the group. This is very evident within the group, where there is a strong sense of ‘family and community’.
OUR GOALS
✓ Happy, safe and ‘family life’ environment.
✓ Excellent relationship between staff, children’s families, local school and village community.
✓ Emphasis on children learning through play.
✓ Strong priority for children to develop their personal and social skills.
✓ Structured sessions to ensure children achieve approved learning
outcomes.
✓ Continuous observation and assessments made by the key worker to ensure that all children have full access to the Early Years Foundation Stage. This can also allow for identification of any problems at an early stage.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
During the Early Years Foundation stage these areas of learning will be introduced in ways that are suitable for young children, often through play. Adults in our early years setting will build on children’s existing skills and interests, and on their play activities, in order to help them learn.
A UNIQUE
CHILD
✓ Child Development.
✓ Inclusive Practice.
✓ Keeping Safe.
✓ Health & Well-being.
POSITIVE
RELATIONSHIPS
✓ Respecting Each Other.
✓ Parents as Partners.
✓ Supporting learning.
✓ Key Person.
ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS
✓ Observation, Assessment & Planning.
✓ Supporting Every Child.
✓ The Learning Environment.
✓ The Wider Context.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
✓ Play & Exploration.
✓ Active Learning.
✓ Creative & Critical
Thinking.
✓ Areas of Learning &
Development.
Opening Times
Monday 08:30 - 15:15
Tuesday 08:30 - 15:15
Wednesday 08:30 - 15:15
Thursday 08:30 - 15:15
Friday 08:30 - 13:15
All of our session times start at 8.30am, however children can be dropped off up until 9.15am.
