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.
