We are a team of passionate practitioners with a vast range of experience, expertise and personalities.

• We believe that each child is unique and different. We therefore ensure that our staff/child ratios are high. This enables us to spend time with individual children or small groups, in order to stimulate interests and extend learning at the specific pace they require.
• We believe that children become confident and learn best when they are able to express themselves and take risks within a safe environment.
• Our behaviour management policy and strategy is implemented consistently to ensure children are confident in understanding boundaries and consequences.
• We have an amazing play environment and excellent resources, enabling children of all ages and abilities to enjoy their play, get messy and extend their own learning.

Session Times

Our sessions run each weekday Monday to Friday from 9 am – 3pm term time only.

Policies & Procedures

Our policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and updated in the light of any new legislation. They are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

Hi, I am Pippa.

I am the Manager here at Loxwood Pre-School and it is a joy to be part of such a special team and community. I have been a teacher for 14 years and my degree is with a specialism in Early Years. I am passionate about promoting curiosity, child-led learning and great quality play. I am a Forest School teacher and always looking for ways to include the great outdoors in our Pre-School days!
When I am not here at Pre-School I am spending time with my 2 young children and enjoying time with friends, baking or gardening!

Hi, I am Lauren.

I am the Deputy Manager here at Loxwood Pre-School. I joined the team in April 2024 and am really enjoying being part of such an amazing Pre-School.
I have a degree in Primary Education and have been working as a Primary School Teacher since I left University 14 years ago. Within this time, I also had two of my own children who keep me busy when I’m not at work!
I love arts and crafts, spending time with my family and going out on walks in our lovely local area.

Hi, I am Emma.

I have been in childcare for 6 years and watching the children grow and develop is something I am passionate about. I really enjoy playing with the children, getting involved with arts and crafts and cooking. In my spare time I love days out with my family and my 2 children. Going for long walks, the beach or exploring on the family farm.
I have found a real passion with working with children so in between working at Loxwood Pre-School, I am also working towards different qualifications including my NVQ Level 3 Early years.

Hi, I am Kira.

I had always been interested in the idea of working in education and with young children – so chose to study Education with Early childhood at the University of Winchester between 2019-2022.
Since then I have had experience working with children of all ages: from pre-school to secondary – the Early Years is the age group which I have the most knowledge about, I engage best with and am passionate about.
My hobbies include baking, doing all kinds of crafty bits, and going to the gym – however I also love to read, so often spend some of my spare time just chilling out with a good book and a hot chocolate in the evenings !

Hi, I am Karen.

I have lived in Loxwood for 19 years with my husband and our 18 yr. old son, who attended both Loxwood Pre-School and Loxwood Primary School.
I have been a volunteer classroom reading assistant at the primary school
and been part of the fundraising team for both the Pre-School and Primary
School. I began working at the pre-school in March 2022 as an assistant. I soon realised how much I enjoyed all aspects of the Early Years and watching the children blossom during their time with us.
I have two cats called Luna and Willow and enjoy reading, films and cooking.