Our Story

About East Leake Preschool Playgroup

A warm, nurturing charity preschool - rooted in community for over 60 years.

Who we are

Home from home in the heart of the village

East Leake Preschool Playgroup is a long-established, committee-run charity that has been supporting children and families in our community for over 60 years. We are proud to offer a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

Our setting is designed to feel like a home from home, where children can explore, play, and grow at their own pace. We have three dedicated spaces to support different stages of development.

Our spaces

Three rooms, one caring team

Lego
Caterpillar Room

Little Explorer

For children aged 2-3 years, focusing on early exploration, confidence building, and settling into group experiences.

Ages 2-3
Child
Butterfly Room

Ready for the next step

For children aged 3-4 years, supporting independence, school readiness, and a love of learning.

Ages 3-4
Sensory room
Rainbow room

Calm & sensory

Our sensory space, providing a calm and engaging environment to support children’s individual needs.

Sensory support
Our values

At the heart of everything: GROW

Our GROW values shape how children learn, behave, and connect with the world around them every day.

G
Gentle

Children learn to be kind, caring, and considerate - understanding their own feelings and showing empathy towards others.

R
Respectful

Children are supported to value themselves and others, learning to listen, take turns, and appreciate differences.

O
Open to learning

We nurture curious, confident learners who are encouraged to explore, try new things, and see mistakes as part of their journey.

W
Welcoming

Children build a strong sense of belonging, forming positive relationships and feeling safe, included, and valued within our community.

Committee-run

Your voice matters

As a committee-run setting, we rely on the support and involvement of our families. We actively encourage parents and carers to volunteer and be part of our committee, giving you a voice in how the setting is run and helping us continue to provide the best possible experience for all children.

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