Welcome to Purley Pre-School
Welcome to Purley Pre School. Serving the communities of Purley on Thames, Tilehurst, Pangbourne and surrounding areas. Your child is welcome to join us at pre-school after their second birthday until the start of formal school.
We accept 2, 3, and 4-year-old funding. To find out what funding you are eligible for, please click here to visit the Childcare Choices website for more information.
We also accept children on a fee-paying basis. Details of hourly rates and sessions can be found on our sessions and fees page.
If you need any more information please give us a call on 07504 831149 for a chat or to arrange a visit – we would be delighted to meet you and show you around.
Click here to find out how to register your child.
OFSTED Inspection Report -2025
We are thrilled to share our most recent report following our inspection on 12th September 2025. The Inspector praised our provision commenting:
“They swiftly identify any gaps in children’s learning and provide effective, tailored support for those with SEND.”
“They provide impressive support for children with special educational
needs and/or disabilities (SEND), those who receive additional funding and children who speak English as an additional language, enabling them to make continuous progress.”
commenting on the overall provision it was noted that we:
“provide a stimulating, well-resourced learning environment, inside and outside, where children eagerly explore on their own, with friends and alongside enthusiastic staff.”
“Experienced and knowledgeable leaders prioritise children’s needs in their
decision-making. For example, they place a strong emphasis on children’s
personal, social and emotional development.”
“The outdoor provision is a distinctive strength. Children love being in the fresh
air and develop their physical skills well.”
The full report can be found here OFSTED Inspection Report September 2025
Forest School
We are thrilled to be able to offer children Forest School sessions. This provides children with new challenges and opportunities for learning, through play in a woodland environment. Click here for more information
Tapestry Learning Journey
Purley Pre-School use an online platform called Tapestry to share your child’s experiences and special moments with you. Tapestry is an online learning journey which builds over time using photographs, videos and written observations which are recorded and shared with you.
Parents can also contribute toward their child’s journal by commenting on the journal entries, and even adding your own. We really appreciate it when you let us know what your child is enjoying and achieving at home as we can then plan appropriately for their interests at Pre-School.
Sharing these moments and memories with your child can also help your child to settle at Pre-School, develop your child’s language skills and build their self-esteem.
When your child leaves pre-school we can provide you with a copy of their learning journal to keep and treasure. Your child’s Tapestry journal can also be passed onto their primary school for their new teachers to add to, building a wonderful record of their development from baby and early childhood to the end of their primary education. You can find out more and log into your account here: https://tapestry.info/
Prospectus
Download the Purley Pre-School Prospectus 2024
Did you know that you can support Purley Pre School by shopping online?
Read more…
Order your name tags
Go to My Nametags and use the code 47583 to order nametags. Purley Pre-School receives a small commission from each sale. Feedback from one of our Pre-School Parents about My Nametags: “the labels are great quality and the stickers last for years!”