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Welcome to Squirrels Preschool

Squirrels is a thriving pre-school that caters for young children, primarily in the Highwoods and St Johns area of Colchester.

 We offer children the opportunity to learn through play in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, helping to prepare them for school and make local friends.

Squirrels is currently open on five days a week during term time.

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we are open all day and offer a full day option from 9.15am-3.15pm, with children bringing in a packed lunch. Alternatively, children can attend  for either the morning session from 9.15am-11.45am or the afternoon session from 12.45pm-3.15am. 

On a Friday the pre-school is open for an extended morning session from 9.15am-12.15pm. No lunch or afternoon session is available on this day.

Each session has up to 26 children, aged between 2 and 5 years old, who are supervised by at least 5 members of appropriately qualified staff.

Latest news

Sports Day and Summer Fair
​Friday 19th July 2019 at 9.15am

Our final day of term will play host to our annual sports day, followed by our summer fair.  
All children are invited to attend with their parents / carers.
Sports day will begin at 9.15am, with all children encouraged to join in with a series of fun races
Our fundraising committee will then be hosting our summer fair in the Squirrels room.  Please do stay and join in if you can - there will be a tombola, raffle, cake stall, face painting and lots more, all raising essential funds for the preschool!

Summer Term Dates

Easter bank holiday: Monday 22nd April 2019

Non pupil day: Tuesday 23rd April 2019

First day of term: Wednesday 24th April 2019

 Early May bank holiday: Monday 6th May 2019

Half term: Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May 2019

​Final day of term - Friday 19th July April 2019

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