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.

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant experience with Swineshead Pre-School - facilities and the staff. My daughter has really enjoyed the day-to-day activities the staff do and made some really good friends along the way. Thank you very much.

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

Thank you, Dan; it has been a pleasure to have your child; she has been a breath of fresh air with her ever bubbly personality!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter's time at preschool, she has flourished. Staff are super reliable, friendly and supportive. The manager will always go out of her way to help you. The setting itself is bright, fun and creative.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a mum of children with additional health needs, it is important I have trust, and I can honestly say I 100% trust all the staff. From settling in, to adapting restrictions and pandemic life, the setting has gone above and beyond. My children have loved their time at preschool, and their progress
has been phenomenal, a perfect place to prepare them for school life in a fun, loving environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dedicated staff. Our three children have a wonderful time at Swineshead Pre-School Centre, learning, having fun and being outdoors. Having meals provided was also a huge advantage. We were very pleased how the nurseries family looked after our kids. Our son developed a lot through activities and play
at the nursery; will definitely come back.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Swineshead Pre-School has been wonderful from start to finish. My daughter has loved being there and has grown very fond of all the staff and children. Her confidence has grown so much, and comes away so happy. They have been brilliant with accommodating her food allergies, and nothing was too much
trouble. Her key worker was wonderful; she has nurtured my daughter's sensitive nature and enabled her to flourish. I could not recommend Swineshead Pre-School enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and staff at Swineshead Pre School are truly amazing. Their warm personalities and caring nature give you the confidence your child is being left in safe hands. Our son has additional needs and their dedication and constant support have been invaluable to us as a family. Our son's learnt
to communicate and manage his behaviour with their guidance. They have endless patience and positivism towards all their children. We now send our other child there and she loves it too. I would not send our children anywhere else and would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend or talk any higher of the Pre-School. It has been a massive part of mine and my children's lives. They have both come on so much in learning and their confidence. It has been the best choice to send them here and we will be forever grateful for all their help. They have both taken
part in Forest School which has been a very enjoyable part of their time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Swineshead Pre-School Centre has gone above and beyond for my son as my son has complex special needs. He loves coming here and enjoys seeing all his friends and the staff. Everyone is so great and friendly. We have a great working relationship, communication between me and all the members of staff
is great. My son is doing so well at Swineshead Pre-School. I'm so glad I picked this placement.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say, best Preschool ever! My daughter has been here since she was 2 and has loved every minute, the staff are fantastic, always friendly, loving and caring. Thank you for everything you have done, you have shaped my daughter into the little girl I always hoped she would be. I love how important
you all view good manners and good food. I will be forever grateful and will always recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Swineshead Pre-School Centre. We can't fault anything about it. It's cheerful, fun and there are always lots of activities and fun things going on. The children always sound happy and are full of chat, I would highly recommend to anybody looking to find a pre-school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant and so lovely really helpful on everything you need and really professional would highly recommend. The staff are very friendly and always there to help if ever in doubt about something.

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I honestly cannot fault Swineshead Pre-school in the slightest. We have gained a really good bond with all of the staff over the years. When my son has been poorly in the past, they dealt with him so well and ensured I knew immediately. Very sad that it's time to say goodbye.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Place that makes you feel comfortable and safe, that you can put your trust into with your child. The staff go above and beyond, with parent partnership being key.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beyond happy that another one of my children has been taught to an above standard ready for primary school. Outstanding commitment and dedication from the manager and all her staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't of wished for a better pre-school to send both my daughters. The staff are very welcoming and always smiling. My daughters have learnt so much and experienced so many new things. The pre-school is run to a high standard ensuring the children always come 1st. I would highly recommend Swineshead
Pre-School. Thank you for everything!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic pre-school, gave our boys the best start possible :). The boys have loved coming here, the staff can never not do enough to help and are all so friendly. I would recommend Swineshead Pre-School to anyone!! :)

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, I cannot describe just how amazing they really are. The hard work they put in, they have made my baby into a confident little boy, ready for his next chapter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not have chosen a better preschool for my daughter. From day one, the staff have been incredible, involved and always enthusiastic. They always have smiles on their faces. My daughter always comes home saying how much fun she has had and always loves going to preschool. She actually jumps about
shouting yay! You have all been fantastic, and I'm so sad we can't take all the staff with us to big school. Thank you for everything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Swineshead since he was 2, he has loved every day. The staff are all so friendly and feel me with confidence. My son has loved his time that he spent in the Forest School and the messy activities that the ladies have planned. The ladies have supported my son in whatever he has done
but also made sure he achieves and develops, to make sure he is ready for school. We will miss the friendly welcoming and happy staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic preschool all three of my children have been here. I live in a different village which it would have been more convenient to send them to, however, the fact I drove each day out of my way for them to go to Swineshead preschool speaks volumes!! I can’t thank each and everyone of the
staff enough they’re incredible!!

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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