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At Three Bears Pre-School, you'll discover a truly special leadership dynamic: a mother and son ownership team stretching over 15 remarkable years. This unique partnership blends Mrs Carter's deep-rooted experience and nurturing wisdom, honed over 30 years of dedicated work in early childhood education, with Jason's fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and keen understanding of modern educational practices.

Together, they share an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality early education. Their shared vision for Three Bears Pre-School is built on mutual respect, a passion for nurturing young minds, and a collective desire to give every child the best possible start. This familial bond extends into the fabric of the preschool, fostering a warm, supportive, and truly dedicated atmosphere for both children and their families.

At the heart of Three Bears Pre-School is a loyal and dedicated team of early childhood educators, whose passion for nurturing young minds shines through in everything they do. This isn't just a group of individuals; it's a cohesive unit that shares dedication through their unwavering enthusiasm, their creative approach to learning, and their genuine care for each child's unique developmental journey.

About us

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Our Pre-School

  • Young children playing with wooden ball tracks and balls in a classroom setting.

    Caterpillar Room

    The Caterpillar Room provides a calm and nurturing environment where adults are always close-by for those making their first steps on their learning journey at Pre-School. It is a carefully designed space that balances safety and stimulation, recognising the unique developmental stage of this age group. It's a place where budding independence meets the need for nurturing guidance.

  • Butterfly Room

    The Butterfly Room is a treasure trove of exciting play choices where learning opportunities are woven seamlessly into play. The room is filled with the joyful energy of exploration and discovery, a space designed to ignite curiosity and foster growth. Filled with generous natural light, the room provides a bright, welcoming and safe environment.

  • Children in yellow shirts and blue hats playing in a sandbox in a school playground, with other children, playground equipment, and a brick house in the background during a sunny day.

    Garden

    Our Pre-School garden has the required privacy and security to offer a fantastic space for playing and exploring. A bespoke climbing frame, water play area, mud kitchen and large play house provide endless learning opportunities where children can explore, create, imagine, and grow through playful engagement with nature and each other.

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We're open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00, operating during term time only. This schedule aligns with the academic year, providing a consistent and structured routine for the children while supporting families who require childcare during school terms.

We understand that every family's schedule is unique. That's why we offer flexible drop-off and collection times throughout the day, allowing us to best support your family's needs while ensuring a smooth and consistent routine for the children.

Opening Hours

Government Funding

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We want to make quality Pre-School accessible. That's why, for eligible children, there is no additional charge on top of the government funding.

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Children in yellow shirts and blue caps playing in a backyard with a wooden water wall feature, pouring water from cups, with wooden structures and a shed in the background.
Children in a classroom engaging with toy animals and nature-themed decorations on a table.
Children playing with a wooden block tower and animal figurines on a classroom carpet.
Children playing on balance beams and slide in a backyard with grass, trees, and a cloudy sky.
Two young children in blue school uniforms sitting on a beige couch, reading picture books, with plush toys behind them and a wooden bookshelf with labeled baskets in the background.
Children engaged in a pretend play with wooden pirate ship toys on a table covered with blue fabric, in a classroom setting.
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Four young girls and one baby in a makeshift nativity scene with colorful fabric decorations, a small wooden crib, and plush toys, all inside a cozy tent or playhouse.
Children playing with toy farm vehicles and animals on the carpet in a classroom.
Three young boys wearing yellow shirts playing with clear and colorful stacking blocks on a wooden table in a classroom.
Three young children playing with a nature-themed woodland diorama in a classroom. The diorama includes tree stumps, leaves, pinecones, and toy bugs. Other children are visible in the background, engaged in various activities.
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Children gathered around a table with sand, decorated rocks with faces, and photographs, engaging in a sensory activity.
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Two young children in blue school uniforms playing with pasta on a sensory table in a classroom. One boy is holding a green scoop, and a girl is holding a red tool. There are numbered foam pieces and a gray tray with different types of pasta.
Children playing with a dinosaur and animal figurine sandbox in classroom.
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Two children in a classroom examining various fossils on a table, with educational labels and a window in the background.
A young girl in a cream-colored sweatshirt with yellow smiley face designs stacking small red bricks into a tall tower on a play roadway table. There is a basket of additional red bricks, small toy construction vehicles, and traffic barriers on the t
Three children in blue school uniforms looking at space-themed toys and objects displayed on a table in a classroom.
Two young children playing on a wooden playhouse with a slide in a backyard.
A young boy in a yellow shirt smiling and looking at colorful toy figurines with arms and accessories placed on a table, with a blurred background.
A young girl with a big smile unfolds a green toy plate in a play kitchen area, with other children and toys visible in the background.
A young child with a blue shirt and gray pants is watering green plants with a white watering can in a garden.
Three young children in blue school uniforms playing with toy cars on a miniature road table with grass, fallen leaves, and wooden logs. The table is in a classroom.
Two young girls playing in a wooden playhouse kitchen, wearing blue hats and casual clothing, pretending to cook with small pots and bowls.
Children playing with sand and building brick structures in a classroom.
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Children playing with Halloween-themed sensory bin containing orange lentils, black plastic spiders, small pumpkins, and Halloween toys in a classroom.
Children playing with large toy bricks and construction vehicles outdoors in a backyard playground, engaging in imaginative building activities.
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Four children playing with colorful magnetic tiles to build a tower in a classroom.
Four young children playing with toy construction vehicles and wooden blocks on a carpeted area in a classroom. Two children are seated on the carpet, one child is operating a yellow toy crane, and another is holding a wooden hammer. Various wooden b
Two young children playing with a wooden dollhouse filled with small figurines in a classroom.

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