About Us
Explore the Pre-School Centre and its facilities, get to know the staff and how we do things. Take a look at important information such as prices, policies and flexible benefits for staff.
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A welcome from Adele
Welcome to the Pre-School website and thank you for taking the time to learn about the work we do. I am the manager here and have worked at the centre for over 30 years. I am extremely proud of the consistent and highly qualified staff team we have which contributes to our excellent reputation as one of the leading childcare establishments in the area. We are registered with Ofsted, and all of our staff are highly trained and fully qualified, holding relevant DBS disclosures.
Meet the team
We currently employ over 50 members of staff helping to create a diverse and highly successful team.
All staff working directly with the children and identified as Key People hold the minimum of a Level 3 in Early Years education. In addition, we employ staff who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Early Years Professional Status (EYP’s)
Supported by a dynamic Senior and Admin team who work with staff, children and parents our aim is ensure high quality care and support is delivered consistently to all our families.
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Christine Dodd – Pre-School Business Support
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Joanne Daly – Deputy Manager
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Emma Simpson – Senior Early Years Practitioner
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Kathy Yates – Senior Early Years Practitioner
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Yvonne Williams – Senior Early Years Practitioner
Getting here
Regular bus services depart from Lancaster every 10 minutes to Bailrigg Campus and if travelling by car the centre is just a few minutes off Jn 32 of the M6, the Pre-School Centre is signposted as Lancaster University from the A6. Taking the main entrance road to the university (Bigforth Drive) turn right at the first roundabout and the centre is on the right with dedicated parking for parents. The Centre is also accessible by bicycle, with convenient cycle routes via the purpose built cycle track to the University from Lancaster.