Sunnymede Pre-School

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Welcome to Sunnymede Preschool

Sunnymede Pre-school is privately owned and has served the community for over 50 years. It is now situated in the grounds of Sunnymede Infants School, with the use of two class rooms, its own garden and separate secure entrance. There is a superb relationship between us and Sunnymede Primary School; we share the use of the schools field and can use the school hall for our annual Christmas show. We also have good relationships with all the local schools in Billericay and neighbouring towns, supporting children to transition to their next school.

The Pre-school was founded in the 1960’s at Sunnymede Chapel. The group then moved to Outwood Common Community Centre and was run by Jenny Greenwood between 1982 to 2022. In 2007, the pre-school relocated again to its current location at Mons Avenue, within the grounds of Sunnymede Infant School. (Entrance in Monoux Close.)

The majority of our staff hold childcare qualifications at Level 3 and 2 and have child care experience as parents and the new owner Kate Greenwood holds Level 2, 3 and 6 qualifications in early years.

In March 2022 we were rated as GOOD by Ofsted.

Ofsted commented :

"The provider is exceptionally motivated to achieve high standards of care and learning for all children. She is skilled, very well qualified and has clear vision for the setting. This helps to enthuse and inspire staff, who show commitment and dedication to meeting children's needs".

Services

High quality Childcare & Development

Discover our pre-school, we focus on the following areas, to name a few. For more information see About Sunnymede Pre-school, Parents and FAQ’s or contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Quality and consistency across our early years setting.
  • A secure foundation through learning and development opportunities.
  • Partnership working between practitioners and with parents and/or carers.
  • Equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Pre-School

Our pre-school currently occupies two separate rooms and garden. Whilst children are encouraged to explore both rooms, the ability to separate the space means that during registration and certain activities we can divide the children for age related play.

Activities at pre-school

We enjoy a huge range of activities, including: painting, stickings, drawing, mark making, playdough, reading stories, sharing our news, discussing the weather, singing songs and nursery rhymes, playing on riders, catching and throwing, using slides and building dens, to parachute games, obstacle courses and lots of learning, plus small world games... and lots more




MEET

OUR TEAM

Kate Greenwood

MD / Owner

Manager and Owner, Level 6 Early Years Teacher and Safeguarding Officer & ENCO and SENCo

Jenny Greenwood

Director / Former Owner

Previous Owner, she has now retired as Managing Director

Donna Pratt

Deputy Manager, Level 3 and Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Manager

Kate Robinson

3rd in Charge, Supervisor

Level 3, Supervisor, 3rd in Command

Teresa Summerton

Deputy Supervisor

Level 2, Deputy Supervisor, has been working at the pre-school for many years

Jan Stentiford

Preschool Assistant

Level 2, has worked at the pre-school for 10+ years

Kelly Robbshaw

Senior Preschool Assistant

Level 3, Senior Preschool Assistant / Supervisor

Catherine Jeffery

Preschool Assistant

Pre-school Assistant

Marie Galloway

Administrator

Level 3, works in the office

Vicky Matthew

Preschool Assistant

Level 2 - Pre-school Assistant

Danielle Leuty

Preschool Assistant

Level 2, Pre-school Assistant

Amanda Hill

Senior Preschool Assistant

Level 2, Pre-school Assistant

Stephanie Clowting

Deputy Senco, Preschool Assistant

Level 3 and Deputy Senco, Preschool Assistant

Charlotte Pannett

Preschool Assistant, Bank Staff

Pre-school Assistant, Bank Staff

Sarah Read

Preschool Assistant, One to one support

Preschool Assistant, One to one support

Heather Ferguson

Preschool Assistant / One to one support. Level 6

Preschool Assistant / One to one support. Level 6

Louise Dissanayke

Preschool Assistant / Bank Staff

Preschool Assistant / Bank Staff

Testimonials

WHAT OUR CHILDREN AND PARENTS SAY

To Auntie Kate, Thank you for letting us come to the pre-school, we have loved each and every day we have been. Keep doing what your doing, running the best pre-school. We'll miss you and the preschool. Thank you. Love from children, R, A and E.

Children A. R and E.

July 2021

We are very happy with the care and kindness shown to our daughter Poppy and our two sons some years earlier. They have all enjoyed their time at preschool and have fond memories of their time there with you all. Thank you so much!

Poppy's Parents

July 2021

My son has really enjoyed his time at Sunnymede pre-school and we are very grateful to all the Aunties especially Donna who he has a particular fondness for. It is very important as a parent to know your child is safe and well looked after and this is exactly how we have felt during Regan’s time at Sunnymede. The staff are golden, thank you.

Mrs Riches

2023

Thank you for believing in us! To All our lovely Aunties We would like to say a very BIG THANK YOU !!! for giving us the very best start to our school journey :) Thank you for playing with us, cuddling us when we have been upset, unsure or scared to try something new. Thank you for wiping our bums lol, helping us potty/toilet train. You have given us confidence and helped us become who we are now :) :) You have helped us both learn new things, given us both tools which will help us with ‘Big School’. We have had so much fun here plus we will never forget you! Each and everyone of you are so kind hearted and loving. Thank you from the bottom of our little hearts.

T. Fenech

Jul 2023

To my Aunties, Thank you all so much for another ROARSOME year. You have all been totally wonderful. See you in September Love from Beauden Mellish-Dix Xx

B. Mellish-Dix

Jul 2023

To all the Aunties at Sunnymede Preschool, Thank you for HELPING ME GROW :) I have learnt so much at preschool and now I am ready for school. Lots of Love Leonardo M xxx

L. M.

Oct 2023

To all the Aunties at Sunnymede Preschool, You are the BEST! Ryan has always been SO HAPPY and EXCITED to go to your preschool. And that is down to you all being so Kind and Nurturing. You have made his Social and Emotional development fun, and he adores you all. Thank you all so very much

N and R Stringer

Jul 2023

To all the wonderful Aunties Thank you all for helping, teaching and playing with Hunter. The last 6 months have been really heart- warming. Hunters so happy to run into the preschool now. Nan and Dad and Hunter.

C. Crawford

Jul 2023

We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you all for looking after Louie so well during his time at Sunnymede. He has absolutely loved being with you, he talks about Sunnymede all the time at home and he was the one who asked to spend more time at Sunnymede after we initially started him on just one morning a week. It has been really nice to follow his journey on the app, its lovely when he brings things home that he has made at preschool and all the Aunties have been so kind and caring towards him. We have recommended the Nursery to others and hopefully we will see you again with Lilah is old enough to attend. Thank you so much.

J. Clerkin

Oct 2023

Dear Aunties I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for everything you have done to help settle Theo in preschool. The impact you have all had on him is truly remarkable and we couldn’t be more grateful. Theo absolutely loves coming to school and that is down to your incredible dedication and support. Your patience an understanding throughout the whole lunchtime saga was a tremendous help to us! Our main goal was to ensure that Theo enjoys his school experience and thanks to you all, we have achieved just that. Seeing him excited and eager to go to school brings us immense joy and reassurance. Thank you so much for going above and beyond to make Theo’s first two terms a truly enjoyable one. We feel incredibly fortunate to have you all as Theo’s teachers. With heartfelt appreciation.

C. Buckley

Jul 2023

The children are valued for heir individuality

2024

Sunnymede Pre-school is like a home away from home for my two children. They have made lovely friends and absolutely love the Aunties.

Current Bee and Butterfly Parent

2024

We settle for nothing but the best!

2024

Our children are always happy and well cared for at Sunnymede Preschool. Thank you x

2024

The Aunties are very kind and lovely and make your child feel at home.

2024

Our son has special needs and Sunnymede Preschool has made every effort to support him. He's really progressed well. We're so thankful for the kindness and communication we've received.

Current Bee Parent

2024

Our Pre-school

Our Pre-school

Sunnymede Pre-school is designed for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. We are an equal opportunities pre-school, open to all children of this age whatever culture, colour or creed, and we accept children with special needs. It is a place where the children can learn to socialise, mix with their peer group and enable them to grow physically and mentally, in a safe, clean, happy and stimulating environment. The staff encourage good manners and support basic skills which are so important on the ladder of life. We support British Values, hold multi-cultural celebrations, learn about the world and its people, plus much much more.

Information

Please phone us for a quick response or email us on [email protected] - please leave a phone number to help us contact you..

Call the Office: 07751 708116 or Pre-school 07746 885430 - during session time

We are located in the grounds of Sunnymede Infant School, Mons Avenue, Billericay. CM11 2HQ: (Entrance in: Monoux Close) Sat. Nav. post code is: CM11 2JS

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