Welcome to Neatishead & Barton Preschool

We are located in Neatishead in the grounds of the Primary School.

With a ‘Good’ Ofsted Report across all areas we are an excellent preschool open 5-days a week from 8:45am until 2:30pm with optional length sessions.

We currently have spaces available and are accepting registrations for 2026.

Read our Ofsted Report

"Children thrive at this warm and welcoming community pre-school. Staff are very kind and nurturing." Ofsted June 2024.

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Term Dates 2025/26

Autumn term

  • Thursday 3 September – Thursday 22 October 2026

  • Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term

  • Tuesday 5 January – Friday 12 February 2027

  • Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 March 2027

Summer term

  • Tuesday 13 April – Friday 28 May 2027

  • Monday 7 June – Friday 21 July 2027

Sessions

Preschool Sessions run daily during term time:-

  • Session 1 – 8:45 – 12:00
  • Session 2 – 8:45 – 13:00
  • Session 3 – 8:45 – 14:30

Settling in session

Don’t forget our settling in sessions sessions for children during the term before their 2nd birthday.

Children are welcome to come along with a parent/carer to experience preschool. Please contact us for more information.

View our Programme / Curriculum

What our parents say

Parent of 4yr old

I find Preschool to be a warm, friendly and calm environment. My child is coming on in leaps and bounds with his counting and sounds. He enjoys preschool and looks forwards to attending.

Parent of 2yr old

We can already see an improvement in our daughters communication skills. Staff always take the time to comfort and spend time with her.

Parent of 3yr old

We feel so comfortable knowing how well our child is looked after. We are so pleased we chose this pre-school for him.

Parent of 4yr old

Very happy with my child’s progress. He is growing up very fast and comes home knowing something new and profound every day! Thank you.

Parent of 3yr old

We are always well informed of whats going on and our Childs progress. My views and wishes as a parent were taken into account and great advice has been given to us by staff.

Parent of 2yr old

My daughter has settled in brilliantly. She seems very happy and comfortable here.

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