A lovely place
to learn & play.
Lavender Pre-School is owned and managed by Helen Elliott and provides a safe, supportive and stimulating setting for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Our setting is located at the Tweeddale Centre in Carshalton, in a purpose-built nursery within the Children's Centre building.
Come and meet us ↗
Busy hands.
Bright ideas.
Play, exploration, creativity and friendships are part of the everyday experience of early learning.
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In their own way.
Every child deserves the space and encouragement to discover.
We are proud to have been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted at our most recent inspection, reflecting the quality of care, learning and development we provide.
We benefit from two large, bright playrooms and two spacious outdoor play areas, giving children plenty of room to explore, learn and play in a secure and welcoming environment.
At Lavender Pre-School – Tweeddale, we offer up to 70 places per day and introduce children to learning through play in a happy, social and nurturing setting.
Learning happens
everywhere.
We provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment by:
- Offering a wide range of age-appropriate activities.
- Encouraging free play to support children's development across all areas of learning.
- Following children's interests and working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Our team consists of dedicated and fully qualified Early Years Practitioners who work to the highest childcare standards. They provide every child with the opportunity to learn through play in an environment that builds confidence, curiosity and independence.
We work in close partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure each child receives the support they need, and to help prepare them for a happy, confident and smooth transition to school.
Explore our curriculum ↗Your parent
information hub.
Quick access to the practical information parents ask about most, all together in one place.
A few useful reminders
- Name coats, lunch boxes and other belongings.
- Choose practical clothing suitable for messy play.
- Children attending all day bring a packed lunch.
Based on the existing Uniform and Days & Hours pages.
Little things to try together
Talk: describe pictures in a favourite book.
Count: sort large wooden blocks by size and colour.
Explore: notice shapes and sounds on a walk.
Find out about our curriculum ↗The foundations
of our approach.
Our four established learning themes and the photographs already used on Lavender's homepage, with their original titles.
