We originally opened in 1984, and moved into our current, purpose-built premises in 2010 adjacent to Staunton-on-Wye Primary School in Herefordshire. Our small team of seven highly-qualified staff  work with the children in a light and spacious eco-building which has continuous access to its own large secure outside play area complete with climbing frame, play-house, sand pit, pirate ship, and vegetable patch. We are a committee-led setting, meaning that the management is handled by a dedicated volunteer committee of parents past and present and we also enjoy close links with the primary school and other professionals.

You may rest assured that your child is in the best care here with us. We are members of the Preschool Learning Alliance, ensuring we are kept up to date with training and best practice, and we also receive regular OFSTED inspections (our registration number is: EY413519).  Our most recent Ofsted report deemed our Preschool to be Outstanding, stating that, “Children are offered an excellent range of experiences supporting their learning highly effectively, ensuring they make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. The setting is wholly inclusive and each child is valued and respected. The majority of staff are well qualified and totally committed to ensuring the needs of each child are clearly identified and met. Extensive, purposeful and close partnerships with parents, the school and other professionals are significant in successfully promoting children's welfare and learning. An ongoing, highly effective system of self-evaluation ensures continuous improvement is sustained and further enhances a setting that meets the needs of the children extremely successfully.”

Our mission is to keep children at the heart of our rural community and to provide a full range of affordable, accessible, high quality services for their care and education.  Our aims are to enhance the development and education of children aged 2 years to statutory school age in a community based group involving parents; to provide a safe, secure and stimulating Pre School environment; and to work within a framework which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families. 

We understand that it can be difficult choosing the right childcare for your little ones.  We have put together information on this website that we hope will help you to make that choice, and that will be of use to you when your child starts attending Staunton-on-Wye Preschool.  If you would like further information on any element of our service, or would like to come in for a visit, please feel free to get in touch.