It’s back and we’re hoping it will be as successful as ever! When? Friday 25th October 2024, 6-8pm Where? Dodleston Village Hall, Pulford Lane, CH4 9NN We know how much the local children love the Spooky Doo event, and it’s
How to prepare your child for pre-school
Moving from nursery, or even no childcare, to pre-school can be a big step for your toddler. It’s a new environment with new faces and opportunities, which can be daunting for the little people! It also marks the beginning of
Join us for our Spring Fest Kids’ Disco!
We LOVE to organise events made especially for kids, so we’d like to introduce our Spring-Fest Disco, happening on 24th May 2024! After the success of Spooky Doo back in November last year, we are back with a spring-themed disco
Who is Dodleston Pre-School? Our ethos and curriculum
Written by Heather Marsh, Deputy Manager Dodleston Preschool has been in operation for over 40 years – I know, we can’t believe it either. We run as a charity which means that we must have a committee and meet the
How to use easyfundraising to support Dodleston Pre-School
What if we said you could raise money for Dodleston Pre-School without having to spend an extra penny yourself? Well, you can, via easyfundraising. What is easyfundraising? easyfundraising is a way you can create donations for your chosen cause, but
Why we love the city of Chester
We may be biased, because our pre-school is located just outside the beautiful city of Chester, but we’re super proud of our city. It has so much history, beautiful architecture, an array of eateries and a vibrant atmosphere that makes
5 benefits of outdoor play for early years
It’s very easy for us to let our children be dominated by screens, much like we are as adults. How much time do we spend watching television, on our laptop or scrolling through our phone? We don’t have to subject
How we use ‘in the moment’ planning
We recently published an article that explains what ‘in the moment’ planning is. It’s an education principle that we use a lot at Dodleston Pre-School, and it’s certainly an approach that parents can take on board too. If you’re trying
This week, we went ‘camping’!
We’ve had some truly incredible weather this week, that has made us so grateful for our beautiful location. Being based just outside Chester city centre means we get to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the views it has to offer.
Understanding ‘In The Moment’ Planning
In a setting like a pre-school or nursery, every day brings new discovery. Children’s interests are constantly adapting and what they love one day, they aren’t fussed about the next. To keep up with their changing wants, you can adapt