January 22, 2026

The History of St John's

St John’s playgroup was opened in 1970 and provided care for children aged 2-5yrs for morning sessions only. In May 2009 it was taken over by the church and changed it’s name to become St John’s Preschool and was registered with OFSTED, with a governing body given the responsibility of running the preschool. It was officially opened by Father Marc on 13^th July. It continued to provide care for children during the mornings only until later when the decision was made to increase to full day sessions to keep the preschool viable.

The preschool continues to provide care and a nurturing space for children aged 2-5 years old and continues to have a visible presence in the community with the children engaging in experiences with other local settings including care homes and local allotments.

In 2025 we were very proud to be awarded Outstanding by OFSTED and continue to provide a curriculum that nurtures children’s individuality using creativity and an environment that is fluid and meets the needs of all the children and families that attend.

In November 2025 we embarked on a journey to develop the preschool even further and joined the Curiosity Approach accreditation. This is taking the preschool on a journey of discovery into a slower pace of life that notices the children and their development. We continue to evolve and provide opportunities for the children to discover more about themselves each day by offering a rich variety of experiences that provoke awe and wonder.

I can’t fault St. john’s, they’ve gone above and beyond

"Our daughter started at St. john’s at 2yo and has been nurtured, cared for and encouraged over her time at the pre-school. She’s been supported to grow in confidence, ready for big school and thinks the world of the staff team! (and they clearly feel the same about the kids) I can’t fault St. john’s, they’ve gone above and beyond what’s expected of a pre-school with school trips, fire trucks, reptiles and farm animals visiting, weekly beefit sessions, family events so parents can be part of the pre-school journey, baking, soup making, science experiments-you name it-the kids have had a chance to learn and try! As well as top tier sensory play on the daily, themed weeks , gardening, water play. ."

St John's have been absolutely amazing with our son,

"If I could give more then 5 stars I definitely would. St John's have been absolutely amazing with our son, in the short amount of time hes been there hes changed into a completely different child. He has so much more confidence and hes learned so much whilst being there! They offer so much more then just a pre school, they genuinely care for your child, every single one of the staff are amazing and it made my sons experience so much easier. He absolutely loved coming to pre school and always came out smiling 😃. I honestly am so gutted we wont be going back after the summer holidays but id recommend them to anyone!!."

The team at St John’s has had an incredible impact on our son’s life

"When searching for a preschool for our son, we mostly looked for the quality of the team, as we knew they would play an incredibly important role in the life of our child, as they would be his first teachers outside of the home. The team at St John’s has had an incredible impact on our son’s life. Their ability to teach, love, encourage and engage all the children is truly a gift. The amount our son has been able to develop and learn while being at St John’s will follow him through his next school years, and indeed his life. The team at St John’s knows the different personalities and needs of each child, not necessarily based on their age but knowing them as individuals and knowing what they need in order to feel safe and secure. We love that the children are encouraged to engage with the community around them; with trips to the local shops, visiting nearby nursing homes, supporting local charities. Being linked to the church around Christmastime was especially lovely to attend their children’s crib service – very cute! Overall we can’t express how amazing this small, intimate and loving preschool is. It’s a truly beautiful environment for children."

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I can’t fault St. john’s, they’ve gone above and beyond

St John's have been absolutely amazing with our son,

The team at St John’s has had an incredible impact on our son’s life

The History of St John's

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