Goostrey Pre-School is a community-based group, located in the heart of the village, which has been running in the village since 1967 and has become a valued part of our local community. We operate with the full support of Goostrey Community Primary School, and offer education and care for children from two years to school age.
We aim to encourage the development and education of Pre-School children in a parent-involving, community-based group, providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment and working with a framework which offers equal opportunities for all children and families.
At Pre-School, because the children attend from age 2 - 5, the children make friends with others in the years above and below them. This creates strong links amongst all the children at Pre-School and continues on throughout the primary school.
We have such a happy Pre-School in Goostrey where the children are content, safe and well-prepared for their primary school journey.
Please see the link below for more information about Goostrey Community Primary School.
Our setting number is EY 550369
"Our mission is to serve our village and community by providing a caring, safe and quality environment where children play purposefully and engage in thoughtfully planned learning experiences. Children at Goostrey Pre-School will leave us ready to flourish at school."
Hello, my name is Becca and I am the Manager here at Goostrey Pre-School,
I have worked in early years for over 10 years and I have been lucky enough to support lots of children and families with the early stages of their life. I enjoy widening my knowledge and have studied to gain my Early Years Teacher which has continued to spark my passion for Early Years and helping to give children the best possible start in life.
Goostrey Pre-School is not only a brilliant place to work, it is a brilliant place for our children, we are a supportive, nurturing and inviting Pre School that supports the local community and our children and families. It’s a privilege to be part of each child’s journey throughout their time here, watching them grow in confidence, learn new skills, build friendships and foster a love for exploring and learning.
No two days are ever the same, and that is what makes early years so magical! The children often take you on a different adventure each day, showing their imagination and creativity. As a team, we support and celebrate each child as an individual, encouraging their interests and helping prepare them for their next steps in life.
Outside of Pre-School, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I’m also a mum to two young children, Theo and Piper, who have both been lucky enough to attend the Pre-School. As a family, we love spending time outdoors — going for walks, exploring local farms, and visiting parks.
Deputy Manager
Pre-School teacher
Business Manager
Pre-School is open from 9 am- 3pm Monday - Friday for ages 2+
Government funding is from the term after the child's 2nd birthday.
Every child over 2 years is entitled to receive 15 hours (universal) funding.
Parent or parents, who both work 16 hours or more will be entitled to 30 hours (extended) funding.
Further information regarding eligibility can be found on the .gov website or please speak to Becca.
Declaration forms will be issued termly to parents to allow the Pre-School to claim the funding from Cheshire East.
Session | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
Morning Session | 9:00am - 12:00pm | £17.55 |
Extended lunchtime sessions | 9:00am - 13:00pm | £23.40 |
Full day sessions | 9:00am - 15:00pm | £35.10 |
Breakfast Club | 8:15am - 9:00am | £4.00 |
Like with most Pre-Schools, fundraising allows us to top up on what the government subsidies provide to ensure your children have everything they need in order to thrive at Pre-School. From healthy snacks, to outside play equipment, to stimulating learning tools to fairly compensated staff that can stick with us for years! Upcoming events will be added on Facebook or via e-mail.
easyfundraising.org.uk helps charities, local schools and other good causes to raise money when their supporters shop on-line.
We have registered Pre-School with the following retailer linked website: www.easyfundraising.org.uk
This is a site where you register and select Goostrey Pre-school as your charity, and every time you make a purchase a retailer will donate a percentage of your purchase to preschool. Like Magic! You can download a "Donation Reminder" which sits on your browser and lets you know when a site is a retailer who participates in the scheme. It is so easy. We would be grateful if you could shop using this tool, and please tell friends and family too!
Weekly updates are emailed to all parents, please contact Becca if you are not receiving these
Health Visitor- Did you know we have a Health Visitor who works alongside us? Do you have any concerns you'd like me to bring up with her? If so, please share any questions you may have with the team.
Committee -Annual AGM- Autumn term- date to be confirmed via weekly email
Facebook - Our 'Goostrey Pre-School Goostrey' page is a great source of Pre-School updates, information and pictures. In addition to this we also have the 'Goostrey Pre-School chit chat' group which is used to communicate details of any events, committee updates and as a general discussion forum for all parents/carers/staff/members
1st Goostrey Scout Hut,
220 Main Road,
Goostrey,
Cheshire,
CW4 8PE
Please contact Becca
Email: manager@goostreypreschool.org.uk
Emergency mobile phone number
N.B. Available during Pre-School hours only.
Telephone: 07471 756720
Jessica Moores, Committee Chair
Katy Lane, Treasurer
Other Committee Members
Sarah Lisgo, Sabine Fell-Douglas, Sophie Martin
Email: trustees@goostreypreschool.org.uk
© 2006-2025 Goostrey Pre-School | Charity Commission No, 1180435
