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Pre-School or Nursery?

We are very fortunate in Hertfordshire to still have the opportunity to offer Nursery School provision for our three and four year olds.

Nursery Schools offer the opportunity for children to spend the year prior to starting school with children of their own age and level of development. This helps their independence, social skills and enthusiasm for learning to develop in line with expectations and prepares them for the next steps on their educational journey. 

For this reason we provide separate indoor and outdoor areas for our Pre-School and Nursery children. By having both these provisions on one site the children have the continuity of staying with us for up to two years before moving on to school.

Our Nursery

Peartree Way Nursery School is a 100 place Local Authority maintained Nursery School offering children from 3 years to 4 years a safe and secure environment to become independent learners.

We have an intake of new children each September and children are organised in groups of mixed age and ability.

We offer two sessions each day - a morning session from 08:30 to 11:30 and an afternoon session from 12:30 to 15:30, five days a week.  To assist with sibling "drop-off" times, the first 25 minutes of each session is flexible. Children have the opportunity to work with all staff and in each learning area during their time with us.

PeartJts Pre-School

We are able to offer 15 hours per week FREE early learning to children the term after their 3rd birthday (subject to eligibility).  These children are given the opportunity to play and learn within small groups with other similar aged children.  A designated, well-experienced key-worker will be assigned to your child. These sessions are a great way of starting the Early Years learning journey and preparing your child for Nursery. 

Extended Daycare

All parents of children attending the Nursery can make use of our on-site daycare provider, Peardrops (term-time only).  Children can be cared for between 08:00 and 17:30 (subject to demand).  Fees are very reasonable and one-off sessions are available.

SEND

We welcome any child with a Special Educational Need and parents will be involved in the development of an individual programme to ensure educational and social interaction. Our sensory room was completed in 2012 and is of great benefit to all our children.