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"The manager's exceptionally high standards and ambitious plans are perfectly matched by the staff's enthusiasm, high-quality teaching and dedication. The curriculum is superbly sequenced to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language, achieve their full potential." - Ofsted 2021
We are OUTSTANDING in all areas. Click here to read our latest Ofsted report.
Welcome to The Little Learning Tree Preschools website.
We provide excellent quality childcare within safe, nurturing, friendly and calm preschools in the Tunbridge Wells area.
Children are at the root of everything we do and with strong community and family links,
we can grow together.
Our Bayhall Road setting, situated at The Salvation Army site is open Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm, Term time only
Our Southborough setting is open Monday to Friday 8.40am - 3.10pm for Preschool children and 3pm - 6pm for our After school club for children who attend Southborough Primary School, Term time only. We also run a holiday club during the school holidays.
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About us
At The Little Learning Tree we will be responsible for introducing your child to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum in a fun and stimulating way.
Our Vision is that through play-based learning, the children gain a level of independence, confidence and the social skills required for the next part of their learning journey.
Our Day
We are open Monday to Friday at all settings.
Session times @ Southborough are:
Morning Session:
8.40am-11.40pm
Lunch Club 11.40am-12.10pm (bring a packed lunch)
Afternoon Session:
12.10pm-3.10pm
After school club - Collection from Southborough Primary School 3/3.10pm - 4/5/6pm
Term time only
Sessions times @ Bayhall Road are:
Morning session 9-12pm
Lunch 12-12.30pm
Afternoon session 12.30-3.30pm
After school club 3.30-4.30pm
Children can attend all day or a combination of session times
Meet our staff
The Little Learning Tree Preschools are owned by Hayley Coombes and Alice Penfold.
The Little Learning Tree @Bayhall Road is managed by Hayley Coombes with support from Sarah Cook as Deputy, Jo Roberts, Cheri Purton, Michelle Clifford, Sam Turner, Niamh Hitchman as Early Years Educators and Kerry Brazier as an assistant
The Little Learning Tree Preschool @Southborough is managed by Alice Penfold with support from Chelsea Coombes as Deputy, Kim Holmes, Lisa Skinner, Gillian Cornell, Chantal Hanson, Kelly Vidler and Michelle Clifford as Early Years Educators.