Pre-schools in Southwark

Pre-schools often operate in places like local churches or community halls. 

Children in pre-schools are usually aged 3 to 5. But some also take 2-year-olds.

Pre-schools help children to:

• play with other children and develop critical communication, thinking and independence skills
• develop friendships with others
• have access to a range of high-quality, stimulating learning experiences

They also offer the opportunity for parents to meet other parents and carers in the areas. 

Some parents arrange for children to go to pre-school with a childminder or other child carer.