About Ladybirds Preschool
Ladybirds Preschool is small and very friendly and is situated in a friendly neighbourhood.
The preschool is within the grounds of the local Infant schools – Keelby Primary School, which has an excellent reputation. Keelby’s small shopping area is two minutes walk away and the bus stop is close by.
There is plentiful parking on the purpose made area adjacent to the school, as well as on the street. Please use this facility when dropping off/collecting children. Parking in the school grounds is not permitted for parents or staff, except for medical or other emergencies and those using taxi-cabs.
Other facilities in the area include the Library, which is just in the next street and which we visit with small groups of children for story-times. Occasional visits to the local park, which is next door, are much enjoyed by the children and staff!
We are registered for 41 children aged between 2 and 5 years old. The majority of these children attend on a full-time basis.
We have one large playroom where the pre-school education activities take place. The outdoor area is well set out and well used and has safety surfacing. It is surrounded by high fencing and is private and secure. Outdoor activities are extremely varied and account for around half of the tie children are on site.
All playroom furniture is at child level and is chosen for its mobility and adaptability, enabling the staff to create different environments to stimulate young children.
The equipment is varied and well maintained. Toys, games and resources are chosen for their durability, play and education value and are age appropriate. There is a wide range of Art, Craft and Technology materials. Children are encouraged to make their own ‘choices’ in the daily activities and to be self-sufficient.
The playroom is well decorated and is bright and cheerful with children’s artwork displayed for you to admire and our housekeeper ensures that it is clean and fresh.
The children have their own computers, which are connected to the Internet. We have a security system installed which protects the children from undesirable content and also prevents ‘pop-up’ ads. The computers are used for learning keyboard and mouse skills, playing interactive games on CD and visiting children's web-sites.