Squirrels Pre-school provides flexible day care for children aged 2 years 9 months to
5 years. We are open from 9:00am to 3:00pm weekdays during term time with options to attend for all or part of this time.

Squirrels Pre-school consists of two pre-school settings; Squirrels and Acorns which are held in separate buildings within Rectory Road Park, Farnborough, Hampshire.  Both settings offer the same high standard of care with a highly qualified staff team.     

The pre-school aims to provide children with a high level of care and an opportunity to learn key skills through play and activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).  Please look at the EYFS Page for more details.

 The groups have a maximum of 26 children in each building and offer a high staff to child ratio to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.

The sessions are structured to provide the children with a wide range of activities that are both fun and educational. All sessions are planned with the help of the children encouraging child initiated play whilst also delivering a core curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Pre-school activities include role play, construction, art and craft, music/singing, sandpit, puzzles, games, computer, playdough and lots of exciting toys. There is a quiet area for reading and literacy time. Both buildings are situated in a park so the children go outside to either play on the park equipment, go for a walk or use the bikes in the enclosed fenced area.

We also offer French Lessons and Stretch & Grow sessions. These are delivered by external providers who visit us on a regular basis for these classes. The children also enjoy learning to communicate in different ways as Makaton Sign language is used within the settings.

The role play area takes on a different theme on a regular basis; for example Shop, House, Vets, Hospital, Restaurant etc. The contents of the area will be changed to reflect the current use - for example the restaurant might include tables and chairs, menus, cash register and appropriate dressing up clothes.  The children have a big role in planning this area.