Welcome to the Buttsbury Pre-school Website

Buttsbury Pre-school opened in 1975 and officially became a charity in
December 2003. 

We offer a safe, caring and stimulating environment for young children, in
which each child is encouraged to explore and learn.

Our staff, guided by the supervision of Mrs Ann Eldridge, who has been with the pre-school for  18 years,  have a collective total of 77 years relevant experience; providing your children with  the benefit of their skills, enthusiasm and commitment.

Since opening in 1975 we have strived to listen to and work with parents, and with professional and regulatory bodies, to ensure that best practise in childcare is achieved.

You will find us within the grounds of the Buttsbury Infant School, in Perry Street, Billericay and therefore a close bond and friendship has formulated with the Infant School over the years.

Click here to see what parents of children, past and present, have said or click on feedback to submit your own opinion, raise an issue or ask a question.

The pre-school is regulated by Ofsted and is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
 

History

Twenty five years ago a group of parents decided that there was a need in Billericay for mums and children to meet together in an informal and relaxed atmosphere and for the children to socialise and learn to play together – from this evolved Buttsbury Playgroup which in latter years became Buttsbury Pre-school.

In earlier days the playgroup was run purely by mothers whose children attended. Over the years things have gradually changed. Trained staff became a necessity and Social Services began regular inspections of the groups. Ofsted inspections are now carried out, and we now follow the curriculum guidelines for the foundation stage.

These days parents are still very much involved. A committee of parents oversees the smooth running of the group, the employment of staff and fund raise on its behalf, to ensure that your children have the most up to date toys and equipment available to them.

Despite the changes the emphasis on play and the social interaction between children and staff alike is still of the utmost importance.

To anyone who has been involved with the group over the years we send greetings and thank you for all the hard work that has gone into making the pre-school the success that it is today.