Welcome to Mortimer Pre-School

Our aim is to provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment that
encourages learning through play for children aged 2 to 5 years.

 The pre-school is warm and inviting, offering a caring and nurturing environment where children can play and learn. We offer a wide range of activities, including baking, gardening and messy play. ​We believe that the pre-school has a responsibility to provide your child with the following opportunities;

– To learn by doing and playing

– To make new friends and develop relationships

– Time and space to explore and experiment

– Self-confidence and independence

– To be interested, excited and motivated to learn

What OFSTED say..

The quality of education – Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding
Personal development – Outstanding
Leadership and management – Outstanding
Overall effectiveness – Outstanding

What the children say..

“My child is always happy to get ready for school (and is) always excited to show us his drawings and craft projects” 28/11/2020

“She enjoys going and being with her friends. She loves the different activities they do from yoga to baking!” 09/12/2019

What the parents say..

“The team are fantastic. The communication is excellent. It is everything we wanted it to be rather than a corporate nursery setting.” 28/11/2020

“How friendly the staff are, how welcoming they’ve all been and how much they do with the children. My son comes out every session excitedly telling me all the things he has done, it’s great.” 28/11/2020

Mortimer Pre-ScHOOL

Mortimer Pre-school was started in 1964 and provides a play-based setting for pre-school age children. It is based in the heart of Mortimer at St. Johns Hall, which has good facilities and an outdoor play area.


Mortimer Pre-school values the support and input from parents and carers and there are many opportunities for parents and carers to be involved in their child’s pre-school education – through decision making by joining the committee or on a more practical level such as gardening.

Term DATES 2025

Spring 2025StartEnd
Half term 1Monday 6th January 2025Friday 14th February 2025
Half term 2Monday 24th February 2025Friday 4th April 2025
Summer 2025
Half term 1Wednesday 23rd April 2025Friday 23rd May 2025
Half term 2Monday 2nd June 2025Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Autumn 2025
Half term 1Friday 5th September 2025Friday 24th October 2025
Half term 2Monday 3rd November 2025Thursday 18th December 2025