Why Marlow Bottom Pre-school?

Fantastic staff

Our experienced, hard-working staff all have early years or teaching qualifications and are dedicated to providing a happy, safe and positive environment in which your child can learn and develop.

High ratios

With an unusually high staff-to-child ratio of 1:5 for over threes, your child benefits from more one-to-one time with our staff, who can focus on your child’s individual needs.

Space to play

We provide a wide variety of activities in our light and spacious hall and we are proud of our fantastic outdoor space. We even have a covered area to allow outdoor play when the weather is not so good.

Forest School

Our trained Forest School staff offer children hands-on learning experiences with nature in the woodland behind our pre-school.

Flexibility

We strive to be as flexible as we can when it comes to the hours we offer to funded children. For example, your funded hours could go towards 5 morning sessions per week, or towards full days (lunchtime included).

Successful transition

We work closely with Burford School and in particular with the Reception teachers. We want to ensure that all our children leave us ready to start school with confidence, skills, and the ability to handle the change of environment, structures and processes that this big step entails.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. Our staff will be more than happy to show you around!

Dates to remember

Friday 4th September 2026 Parents pop in and play coffee morning – 9:30-11:30am – Closed
Monday 7th September Start of term – 9am (8:30 early drop off)
Sunday 20th September Sunday playdate – 9:30-11:30am
Thursday 15th October Preschool Annual general meeting – 7:30pm Village hall. All parents welcome.
Friday 23rd October End of term – 3:30pm
Friday 23rd October Preschool Halloween Party – 4-5:30pm
Monday 2nd November First day of term – 9am (8:30 early drop off)
Sunday 29th November Breakfast with Santa – from 9:30am
Friday 18th December/strong> End of term – 3:30pm

All Events

Term dates

Autumn Term 2026: Mon 7th Sept – Fri 23rd Oct
Half Term (Closed) 26th Oct – 30th Oct
Mon 2nd Nov – Fri 18th Dec
Spring Term 2027: Mon 4th Jan – Fri 12th Feb
Half Term (Closed) 15th Feb – 19th Feb
Mon 22nd Feb – Thurs 25th Mar
Summer Term 2027: Mon 12th Apr – Fri 28th May                        Half Term (Closed) 31st May – 4th June Mon 7th Jun – Fri 16th Jul

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