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About The Ark Pre-school
The Ark Pre-School is an 'Outstanding' Early Years setting, in the centre of Crowthorne High Street. It was opened in September 1998, as a result of members of Crowthorne Baptist church wanting to see the premises used to benefit the community.
The vision at The Ark is to be a welcoming, caring,happy group where all children can learn and develop within a Christian environment.
We will achieve this by including and valuing families from all backgrounds. We ensure that all children reach their full potential, in close liaison with parents.
The Ark is closely linked to the Church, upholding their beliefs and principles, although it is independent in finance, administration and charitable status. Our close links with the church help us to share our Christian values.
The vision at The Ark is to be a welcoming, caring,happy group where all children can learn and develop within a Christian environment.
We will achieve this by including and valuing families from all backgrounds. We ensure that all children reach their full potential, in close liaison with parents.
The Ark is closely linked to the Church, upholding their beliefs and principles, although it is independent in finance, administration and charitable status. Our close links with the church help us to share our Christian values.
The children have a safe, enclosed outside area which is always available to them to use, in all types of weather, along with a variety of play equipment.
Many outside activities are enjoyed by the children, such as sand and water play, creating, gardening, painting and building.
Inside the Ark hall, there are various areas: creative, role-play, maths zone, ICT, area, sand and water play, writing, quiet and reading areas. There is a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated activities both within the hall and outside.
Whenever possible, children are taken out of the pre-school setting, either within the local area or to places relevant to the interests of the children or the topic. We are using Wellington College's site twice a week for Fun in the Forest sessions, which will allow the children to enjoy nature and see the seasonal changes; the activities are often child-led as they use the resources available to them in the forest.
Please see our gallery to see photos of our setting and the children discovering and learning new skills whilst at play.