Fiona Bruce MP visits Excalibur Pre-School as it celebrates 15 years by opening its doors for longer hours
Fiona Bruce MP visited Excalibur Play and Learn Pre-School in Alsager recently to hear of their plans to open for longer hours to give working parents the extra facility that so many now need to cover the working day.
Starting this week the pre-school will open from 8am until 6pm and offers many activities for children such as French lessons, swimming lessons and even meeting birds of prey!
The Pre-School has been owned and managed in its current position by Sue Heeley for 15 years and has a long-standing presence in the town and strong links with Excalibur Primary School. Deputy Manager, Michele Snewin, began as a parent volunteer and has stayed with the Pre-School ever since, her son is now 21!
Excalibur Play and Learn is also supporting local young people by employing an apprentice, Demi Lockett, who is studying for her NVQ3. They work closely with all professional agencies within the childcare sector and are working with the 2yr old sector to help disadvantaged families who need special help and support.
Sue Heeley said "We are a small pre-school where children and staff are on a journey of learning together. We are part of the local community and it is so important that we remain part of the community to serve all who need us. We feed in to Excalibur County Primary School which is a school of excellence in its own right"
Fiona Bruce MP said “Excalibur Play and Learn is a lovely, friendly Pre-School. I enjoyed reading to the children during my visit and they were clearly happy and enjoying their day. I understand some don’t want to leave at hometime! I congratulate Sue and her team on creating such a pleasant environment for children to learn and grow in and for providing such a caring service to the local community.”
