Frittenden Pre-School is located in purpose-built rooms within Frittenden Primary School. We are rated by Ofsted as Outstanding and registered for a maximum of 14 children per session. We are an extremely popular preschool, so please ensure that you get your child booked in, well in advance, by getting in touch and filling in our Admissions Form. (Available upon request).

A copy of our latest Ofsted report can be viewed online at www.ofsted.gov.uk

For information about Ofsted’s role in regulating childcare please go to

Information for parents about Ofsted’s role in regulating childcare – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Vision and Mission

Vision: Our intent is to inspire curiosity, independence and a life-long love of learning to help our children become contributing members of our community and the world.

Mission: We implement this by providing a nurturing and play-based environment, we aim to build children’s self -esteem and problem- solving skills, while developing respect for themselves and others.

Our Values

Child-focused: We provide child-focused active learning for children by ensuring the activities we offer, and play/ work- spaces are developmentally appropriate. Our high adult to child ratio and key person system supports personalized learning and development outcomes for our children.

Whole-child Development: We foster all aspects of children’s growth and development including problem-solving skills, empathy and respect, independence, a love of reading and language, social development, self-esteem and confidence.

Professionalism: We invest in our staff to provide a high- quality environment through extensive and on-going training and professional development. Our volunteer, parent committee represents a wide variety of professional backgrounds and perspectives.

Accessibility: We aim to provide a welcoming environment and work to accommodate the unique needs of every child and give support to our children and their families.

Transparency: We strive to have open, respectful and transparent communication between all members of the pre-school community. We are financially responsible, socially aware and environmentally conscious in all that we do.

Community: We are an active part of Frittenden village. Our children, staff and parents forge strong relationships to actively support the pre-school.