We have a wonderful, large and enclosed garden, our 'outdoor classroom' which we access on a daily basis throughout the year, whatever the weather! It's ideally situated close to some fantastic Primary Schools. Harcourt was established in 1956 and the name 'Harcourt' derives from our first location in a room in Harcourt Road.
For many years we have been based in St Alban's Church hall, renting space from and being run independently of the church. We are a co-operative, non-profit making organisation with a strong ethos of providing excellent, quality childcare in a safe and stimulating environment. We are an exceptional team of staff, all mothers ourselves, who have a wealth of experience and are highly qualified.
For many years we have been based in St Alban's Church hall, renting space from and being run independently of the church. We are a co-operative, non-profit making organisation with a strong ethos of providing excellent, quality childcare in a safe and stimulating environment. We are an exceptional team of staff, all mothers ourselves, who have a wealth of experience and are highly qualified.
Services
We have a wonderful, fun and experienced team who are committed to their ongoing professional development. We are proud of the range of skills and interests each member of the team brings to the setting which continues to enrich children's experiences. Veronique is French and a qualified Secondary School teacher who has been teaching modern languages for more than twenty years in and around Bristol.
Harcourt Pre-School provides high quality, broad and balanced play and learning opportunities for all children, through the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. We believe that each child is unique and should be equally valued and that all children should be fully included in all aspects of our setting, following their own interest.
Harcourt Pre-School aims to be an inclusive community where all families are welcome and children feel safe and secure. Children have fun, learning and playing together with supportive adults who respond to children's individual interests and needs. We continually evaluate and improve the service we provide.
We love to celebrate children's birthdays at Pre-School. We sing 'Happy Birthday' blow out candles and hunt for a gift from Harcourt. If you wish to bring in a treat for your child's birthday to share with their peers, please check with staff before hand as some of the children have allergies to certain foods.
Toys from home are welcome at Pre-School and we have yellow 'Show & Tell' group trays to keep them safe during the session. Children will have an opportunity to show them at group times. They can have access to, or keep hold of, their comfort items during the session if they need to. Please name any special cuddlies.
