Address
Christchurch, Pennefather Hall
St Albans Rd Barnet EN5 4L
Telephone
07940299284
Albanpreschool2017@gmail.com
Alban Pre-School
We believe children learn best in a safe and positive environment. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and we belive Children learn at their own pace with the support they need to flourish.
To guide and nurture all children in our care towards a love of life learning.
Here at Alban Pre-School we aim to offer a safe, happy place where everyone is known and valued, and where differing needs are acknowledged, accepted and met. We will encourage each child to be independent and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and respect for others in the community. Through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and each child’s own interests, we will provide a stimulating and challenging range of activities and resources that will engage children and develop their curiosity. With the support and guidance from qualified early year’s professionals, we will further develop a positive attitude to learning that will support them through life and help develop their confidence to try new things. We appreciate that parents are their children’s first educators and that by working together we have a greater value and can incorporate all aspects of children's lives, building a strong partnership with parents and the wider community as a whole. This will build on the valuable cultural capital we have in our local community. We will treat and care for your children as if they were our own.
We currently hold an ispection grade outsanding (July 15th 2022).
If you would like to view the report, please click the button below.
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Everyone wants to join us! We are
currently hosting over 40 kids at
our pre-school!
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Our policies are adopted from the Early Years Alliances and they are updated regulary. Click the button below to view our policies.
Garden
We have a large secure gated garden at the rear of the building where we are able to take our experiences from the classroom to the outdoors.
Butterflies
Is home to children aged from 2 to 3 years old and is filled with fun learning and lots to explore.
Soft Play
Is very popular with children, providing a safe and fun environment for them to explore.
Ladybirds
Is home to children aged 3 to 4 years old. Our focus remains on learning through play.
We take a regular group of children to interact with elderly members from the Chipping Barnet day centre twice a month.
“Intergenerational practice is inclusive and builds on the positive resources that younger and older people have to offer each other and those around them.” Beth Johnson Foundation, 2009. (http://www.ageingwellinwales.com/Libraries/Documents/Guide-to-Intergenerational-Practice.pdf)
Every second monday, term time only
We believe in giving children the best possible start to their early education, with highly qualified staff and a vast amount of experience, we will guide your child through a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment.
I feel very confident leaving my daughter at the nursery knowing she will be well looked after for the day. All the staff are amazing with her and she talks about what she has done all day in nursery when she comes home.
Seeing my daughter making progress due to the great dedication off the staff makes me really happy. I will highly recommend the nursery. Thank you so much for taking care of our children. Gloria October 2024.
Our daughter is very happy at nursery and cannot wait to get there to see all her friends. We were a little concerned about her speech at the beginning. The staff reassured us that her speech was fine and was where it should be for her age. We love Tapestry, seeing all the wonderful things that our daughter has been up to. She has grown in confidence and has made lots of friends. Brad October 2024
Alban is just the most wonderful pre-school. Both of my children absolutely loved their time there and still talk about the fun tings they did at nursery.
Beyond the learning and creative play provided by the engaged and enthusiastic nursery teachers, Sharon has created a warm and supportive community for the whole family. Both of my children have now moved onto primary school, a transition that was seamless thanks to the work that Alban did in preparing the kids for their next big adventure! Alban has a special place in all of our hearts and I cannot recommend it enough. Kayleigh (24/04/24)
"Quite simply the best experience we could have ever wished for from any nursery or pre-school. It has been a real pleasure watching our daughter grow and flourish over the past 2 years at such an astonishing rate, largely we believe due to her time spent with all the wonderful people at Alban Pre-School. The staff couldn't be more caring and intuitive and the whole set up in general just seems to run seamlessly. We always felt so safe and assured that she was being taken such good care of each day and she truly loves going. We wish she could stay forever." Georgie (04/07/23)
"We're so grateful for everything Alban has done for our son. We are amazed at how much his confidence has grown since he started at Alban, and we know that a big reason for that is because he has been so well nurtured by everyone there. Sharon, Val and the team are so patient and understanding with any worries parents have had. 2021 has been a tough year in lots of ways but the fact that our son could carry on coming to his lovely pre-school (& seeing how happy he was to be there) has been a lifeline for us." Cherry (24/08/21)
“Alban is the kind of nursery that any parent can hope to come across when thinking about an early years setting. Not only does it provide a wonderful educational setting for the children to grow and develop, getting them ready for school, but more importantly it creates the most caring, nurturing and kind environment with great value put on the welfare of each child. The garden is a haven for the children, come rain or shine, and I certainly feel that being outside and connecting with nature each day was an incredibly important part of my daughter's development. The staff are incredible and always go above and beyond to make your child feel cared for, safe and looked after. I think every parent who finds Alban feels incredibly lucky because it really is such a special place.” Emma (24/08/21)
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