DREGHORN PRESCHOOL
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​“A person's a person,
​no matter how small.” 

 — Dr. Seuss  

OUR PRESCHOOL

Our preschool accommodates 24 children aged between 2 and 5 years old.   
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We are small, which means we can give every child the attention they deserve.  

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Fun & Play

We offer a fun and structured day with lots of free play and outside activity.

Our free flow concept allows the children to decide what they want to do, whether that be staying outside on the swing or playing inside with their friends; they have the freedom to choose.
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Preparing for Primary

This is where children begin their Early Years learning, taking the first step on their journey towards school.
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By the time they say their goodbyes and move onto Primary school they will have become confident, independent, caring, well-behaved and cheerful children.
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Introduction to Learning​

Children in our pre-school will embark on the first stages of learning to read, write and understand simple numbers with the minimum of pressure.
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We use the jolly phonics system  for reading, which is in line with the teaching methods of most local primary schools in the area.

MAKING LEARNING FUN

We are excited to offer many new initiatives designed to enhance your child's time with us,
​and we pride ourselves in being a forward thinking team. 

As well as regular trips out designed around our curriculum, such as bus trips to the cinema, or a walk to the the local woods, we often arrange sessions to introduce the children to new experiences such as Judo, Yoga or Mindfulness. 

Plastic toy free nursery


We are very proud that we are a plastic toy free area.  All of our toys are made from natural materials which not only reduces our impact on the environment but also has a positive impact on the children.
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Natural toys help children improve their critical thinking skills and become better learners because they have to use their imagination more.
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Forest School


Outdoor play is an important part of our day.  Our staff are trained Forest School leaders, and we like to get outside whatever the weather.

​From growing vegetables in our kitchen, to using our imagination in the mud kitchen we like to get outside in our puddle suits to ensure that the Scottish weather never stops our fun!

Spanish Lessons


We all know what little sponges children are; ready to soak up new information all the time. 

​Our Spanish lessons introduce the concept of learning new languages in a fun and creative way.
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Healthy Snacks


With our “rolling snacks” scheme, healthy snacks are provided between 10am and 11am for whenever the children feel hungry. 

​Children are encouraged to try new foods, and decide for themselves when they would like to stop playing for 5 minutes and sit and re energise.

Locally made lunches


Our healthy, varied menu is supplied by a small local business, Little Lunches.

Their service offers snacks and daily hot lunches which are nutritionally balanced, full of family favourites and carefully designed to be really engaging for children.

Food is freshly prepared and delivered before 11.30am each day. Lunches arrive hot and ready to serve, making it really easy for our nursery staff to provide yummy, healthy and fun meals for the children to enjoy with their friends.

​Little Lunches also works with us and parents to carefully accommodate dietary requirements.

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT A TYPICAL DAY AT PRESCHOOL
DREGHORN PRESCHOOL
25/27 Dreghorn Gardens
Edinburgh
EH13 9NS
Tel: 0131 441 5974

​Email: preschooledin@hotmail.co.uk
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • About Us
    • Reviews & Reports
  • Our Preschool
    • Our Preschool
    • Our Day
    • Free Flow Play
  • OUR TEAM
    • Meet Our Team
    • Join Our Team
    • Vocational Training
  • Parent Info
    • TERM DATES
    • Hours, Fees & Funding
    • Policies & Procedures
  • Contact Us