Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Northend, Swineshead, Boston PE20 3LZ
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  • Swineshead Pre-School Centre, Boston
Swineshead Pre-School Centre gives children the chance to grow in confidence in a safe, stimulating and fun learning environment.

Highly skilled staff offer a variety of adult-led activities while also allowing children the space to be creative with child-initiated play.

Children are able to develop at their own pace in a secure setting supported by staff who keep parents up to date with the progress of their child.

Nutritious and healthy meals are provided for children at the pre-school each day.

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Care Provided by Swineshead Pre-School Centre

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Swineshead Pre-School Centre Committee
  • Person in charge
  • Carolynn Fletcher (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1049011
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:15
    Tuesday 08:00-17:15
    Wednesday 08:00-17:15
    Thursday 08:00-17:15
    Friday 08:00-17:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Swineshead Pre-School Centre

  • £6.00 PER HOUR
    £40 ADMIN RETAINER FEE
    £3.00 PER DAY FOR CONSUMABLES
    £3.00 PER DAY PER LUNCH
    £1.50 PER DAY PER TEA

  • Consumables charge is only added to those children who access 3 year old funding.
  • Parking

  • Large car park - parking no issues


Swineshead Pre-School Centre Reviews (44)

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Swineshead Pre-School Centre has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.048) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Swineshead Pre-School Centre has 44 reviews.

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Review from Siobhan P (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful pre-school! We moved our two children from a different pre-school to this one earlier this year (aged 4 and 2) and the kids showed excitement and enthusiasm to go to pre-school in a way they never had before. The staff are lovely, kind and welcoming every time. Very informative and keep
you up to date and I love seeing all the photos they upload too. Couldn’t be happier.

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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were always friendly and happy to greet and take care of the children. My daughter enjoyed her time there. The staff helped develop her social skills and build her confidence and independence ready for primary school in a safe clean environment.

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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Swineshead Pre-School is an exceptional nursery, my daughter absolutely loved going there everyday, she loved all of the teachers, especially her key worker, they put on excellent shows at Christmas, make such an effort on mothers days and fathers days, fantastic pictures of the kids that we get to
see what they have been doing, great communication from teachers to parents, we were so happy with our choice of nursery for her, we even have our youngest daughter signed up ready to start in September 2024, I am positive she will love it as well, I would highly advise anyone to bring there kids here.

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Review from Chelsea E (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous members of staff. They care about your child’s development and help in any which way they can. My son loved coming every day. Already getting excited to sign my little girl up in 2025. Really good value for money. Lots of exciting tours on tractors, police cars. Also animal petting, baking,
crafting. My son always had the best days here.

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Review from Alix N (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the pre-school or its staff. They have been excellent for the past two years that my son attended. I honestly cannot praise them enough. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any parent who is looking for childcare. I know my son is going to miss them all dearly. Thank you Swinceshead
Pre-School Centre.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thankyou for your submission, it s been a pleasure to look after your son.
Regards.


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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the preschool to be very nurturing. My daughter settled really quickly and any hiccups along the way I received the preschool's help, to reassure my daughter at drop off.
The manager has been amazing with communicating with parents and is always at the end of the phone if you have any
worries. I found her to be very professional and knowledgeable and was always happy to take her lead on any situations that arose, such as my daughter struggling with drop offs.
The staff are amazing, always friendly and give their time to talk about your child's day at pick up.
The app works really well and it's nice to see your child's term topics and pictures of them enjoying their time at preschool.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you. It's been a pleasure to help you both and thank you for your kind words, it makes our job worthwhile with such high praise.


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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child was a late starter and was at his last nursery from being a baby, so I was concerned. Swineshead Pre-School is amazing and so welcoming. The staff are so lovely. One lady is always so bubbly and excited with the children. The nursery has made a massive impact on school-starting life. My eldest
also came here and loved every minute. A nursery that really cares.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your kind words; wishing you all the very best on your onward journey.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very supportive to families and children. All care given to children is child-centred, and all children's needs are met. Staff are very supportive and highly trained.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your kind words; wishing you all the very best on your onward journey.


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Review from Lawrie W (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Pre-School and loves all the staff. Pre-School has not only supported our child but us as parents also. Our child has flourished since starting at Swineshead Pre-School, and we couldn't have asked for a better setting for a child to attend. A big thank you
to everyone at Swineshead Pre-School!

Reply from Carolyne Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

What lovely words, thank you!
It was our pleasure!


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Review from Luke C (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic support given not only to the child but parent's also. Our child has developed brilliantly under the team. Huge thanks to everyone.

Reply from Carolyne Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

You're so welcome!
Thanks for taking the time to review us!


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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot say a bad word about this Pre-School. For 14 years, my children have attended, and each child has thrived. All children have been excited to go to school each day. Staff are fantastic. Communication is excellent. We will all miss Swineshead Pre-School.

Reply from Carolyne Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thanks so much for taking the time to review us!
We will miss you all too!


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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent standard of care and attention to the whole child. The staff are wonderful with constant communication with parents. My son enjoys his time within the setting so much and looks forward to coming.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
The pleasure was all ours!


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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always friendly staff. My child is always so happy to come to Pre-School. His speech and drawing abilities have improved immensely. A fab setting to give your child the best start in life!

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thanks for your review!
He's been an absolute pleasure to teach!


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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic Pre-School, always been amazing with both my children.

Reply from Carolyne Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your review!
They were a pleasure!
Regards Mrs F


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Review from Sean D (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has come on leaps and bounds at Pre-School. He loves it here. All the teachers and workers here are brilliant.

Reply from Carolyne Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your wonderful comments; it has been a pleasure to see him grow into such an independent little guy.


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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with Swineshead Pre-School. They have created an excellent environment for my child to develop with the help of some wonderful staff.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your kind words; it has been a pleasure to educate your child.


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Review from Kimberley S (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing. Anything you ask, they go above and beyond. My child always comes out smiling.

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your wonderful comments; it has been a pleasure to see him grow into such an independent little guy.


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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First, I felt that the Pre-School was very safe with friendly staff. It is an educational-based facility with a small ratio of children and different aspects of learning through sensory and play. My two daughters extremely enjoyed their journey in Pre-School. The staff are professional and fantastic.
It is very nice to know that my daughter is in a caring environment while she isn't home.

Reply from Carolyne Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you for your kind words, and it was a pleasure to educate both girls.


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Review from Steph A (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic! The Pre-School has been amazing with both of my children and really helped bring them out of their shells and get them ready for school!

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you; it has been a pleasure to see them grow.


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Review from Lara B (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been looked after amazingly throughout the year. The staff are lovely, caring and always happy to help. My daughter was shy, to begin with, but within a few short sessions, she has already begun to fit in due to the consistency of the staff routine and lovely activities. I would recommend
the nursery to everyone. The perfect start to my daughter's education!

Reply from Carolynn Fletcher, Manager at Swineshead Pre-School Centre

Thank you, Lara, for such lovely compliments.
It has been a pleasure to see her blossom over the last year.


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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.048)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.048) out of 10 for Swineshead Pre-School Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.986 for Swineshead Pre-School Centre is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.986

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.062 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Swineshead Pre-School Centre is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 number of registered child places is 13. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.462

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (9)

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Carolynn Fletcher

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 1998

BA Honours in Early Childhood


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Tracey Maplethorpe

Job Title: SENDCo and Inclusion

Level 3 Childcare
Level 4 SEND


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Charlotte Ruck

Job Title: Educational Lead

BA Hons in Early Childhood


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Kirsty Troughton

Job Title: Forest School Lead

BA Hons in Early Childhood


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Melanie Parker

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 in Childcare


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Sally Johnson

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 Childcare


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Jackie Stafford

Job Title: Cook

Jackie prepares all of the food consumed on site adhering to the Healthy Childcare Award guidance.


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Kelly Thompson

Job Title: Early Years Practioner

Joined: 2021

Level 3 in Early Years


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Hayley Slipper

Job Title: Early Years Practioner

Joined: 2022

Level 3 in Early Years


Frequently Asked Questions about Swineshead Pre-School Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Swineshead Pre-School Centre accepts?

Swineshead Pre-School Centre accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Swineshead Pre-School Centre Open?

Swineshead Pre-School Centre is open: Monday 08:00-17:15, Tuesday 08:00-17:15, Wednesday 08:00-17:15, Thursday 08:00-17:15, Friday 08:00-17:15.

How many Children does Swineshead Pre-School Centre have capacity for?

Swineshead Pre-School Centre has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is Swineshead Pre-School Centre to the centre of Boston?

6.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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