We are a small preschool located in the rural village of Whimple in East Devon. The preschool is run in the Victory Hall and provides care and education for children between the ages of 2 and 4 years.
We are open for 26 hours per week and can accept Government funding vouchers.
We are a registered charity, run by a voluntary committee of parents who, along with our dedicated staff, provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which your child can develop, explore, learn and have fun.
We pride ourselves on our friendly and nurturing environment and the happiness of the children. We strive to ensure that all children feel relaxed, listened to, valued and treated with respect. All children are treated as individuals and are encouraged to develop and learn at their own pace. Through a wide range of activities we provide them with opportunities to develop their social, physical, emotional and communication skills.
Our staff are highly experienced and well qualified plus we have a high ratio of adults to children giving more individual care.
We have good links with Whimple Primary School and children receive a smooth transition into the reception class.
We are open for 26 hours per week and can accept Government funding vouchers.
We are a registered charity, run by a voluntary committee of parents who, along with our dedicated staff, provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which your child can develop, explore, learn and have fun.
We pride ourselves on our friendly and nurturing environment and the happiness of the children. We strive to ensure that all children feel relaxed, listened to, valued and treated with respect. All children are treated as individuals and are encouraged to develop and learn at their own pace. Through a wide range of activities we provide them with opportunities to develop their social, physical, emotional and communication skills.
Our staff are highly experienced and well qualified plus we have a high ratio of adults to children giving more individual care.
We have good links with Whimple Primary School and children receive a smooth transition into the reception class.
Our setting aims to:
- Provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age;
- Work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop;
- Add to the life and well-being of the local community; and
- Offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity.
Staff Members
Joanna Sibley Manager (Early Years Professional Status and BA Hons Education with English and QTS)
Abby Porter Senior Early Years Practitioner and SENDCO (NVQ Level 3)
Sophie Lawson Early Years Practitioner (PGCE Initial Teacher Training - Early Years)
Alison Large Early Years Practitioner (NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce)
Annmarie Ralph Assistant Early Years Practitioner
The first 4 staff listed above have a full paediatric first aid qualification. (Due to be refreshed October 2026 for all staff)
Joanna and Abby have Safeguarding level 3
All other staff and volunteers have Safeguarding level 2
All staff receive continuous professional development training through Devon Early Years, Early Years Alliance etc.
Andrea Bristow Preschool Finance Officer (Early Years Teacher Status PG Diploma)
Relief Early Years Practitioners
Alison Chick Early Years Practitioner (NNEB) Paediatric First Aid
