We are delighted to welcome all families to our new on site Preschool which opened in September 2025 and is part of St Thomas More School family. St Thomas More Preschool provides a friendly, homely environment for children aged 3-4 years old. 

Designed to nurture curiosity, creativity , and a love of learning , our Preschool is a place "where the magic begins".

With experienced, caring staff and a vibrant, child-centred environment, we offer a safe and stimulating start to your child's educational journey. 

We pledge to work with all children and families to create a unique and meaningful preschool experience that will equip each individual child with the skills, knowledge and abilities for the next step into their Reception year. 

Our aim is to ensure all children flourish , make friends, laugh and learn.

Funded and non-funded places available

We offer both 15hr and 30hr funded places for eligible families, making quality early years education accessible and flexible.

Opening hours

Our Preschool is open term time only -  Monday to Friday 9am- 3pm.

Families can choose from :

• All day sessions : 9am - 3pm 
• Morning session :9am-12pm
• Afternoon session :12pm-3pm

Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time care, we are here to support your family's needs.

Come and discover the magic of learning at our Preschool- the perfect first step into school life!

Our Curriculum, Teaching and Achievement.

A child-centered, fun curriculum is at the heart of our preschool. We follow the Unique Child principle (from the EYFS framework)- building learning through play, exploration and active learning. We plan next steps based on observations of what each individual child enjoys and can already do. 

Our EYFS preschool curriculum underpins the four overarching themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage:

• A Unique Child- we promote - every child develops differently.
• Positive Relationships- children learn best when they feel secure and valued.
• Enabling Environments - our setting responds to all children's interests and promote learning.
• Learning and Development - Our children are our curriculum and our planning reflects how they learn through play.        We recognise that every child is unique and develops at their own pace, and we provide experiences that respond to individual needs and interests. Positive relationships between children, practitioners , and families are central to our approach, creating a secure base from which children can explore and learn. Our enabling environments - both indoors and outdoors are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity , independence and active learning. Through this approach , our curriculum supports children's holistic development and ensures that every child is nurtured, challenged and prepared for their next stage of learning. We aim for all preschool children to enter their Reception Year as confident , curious learners.