Welcome to The Hollies Pre-School website....

Our aim at the Hollies Pre-School in Poynton, Cheshire is to provide a safe and happy environment where children can grow and learn under the guidance and supervision of our dedicated and caring staff.  We hope to fulfil their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs, whilst showing them kindness, consistent discipline and encouragement in a happy and informal setting.

We also encourage children to learn about other cultures through our special links with St. James Primary School in Uganda (more details here).

*Vacancy*
The Hollies currently has a vacancy for Pre-school/afterschool assistant - more details here.

***Zoo Trip*** - Changed to THURSDAY 14th June (final change we promise!)
Please see the letters page for more details.

Over 100 photos in our galleries - including new photos of children and activities, a visit from Gerry Hambridge and a lesson in road safety. In the archive there's photos from a fire engine visit, making mud huts and hands of friendship for Uganda.

Newsletter - April 2012
The most recent newsletter can now be downloaded from the letters page.

Booking for June half-term and the 2012 summer holiday.
You can download the booking forms at the bottom of the registration page.

Booking for the September 2012-2013
Bookings for September 2012-2013 academic year will take place Wednesday 2nd May. All parents of registered children will be sent an email or letter informing them when the booking forms will be sent out. If you are interested in your child starting in this academic year, they need to be registered before mid-April 2012. Please see the booking/registration page for further details.

Forms for both the Pre-School, the Before and After School Care and details of the Government Free Early Education Funding Entitlement can be found on our registration page.

Photographer Visit
There will be individual or group photos of the children taken on 24th/25th May - more details can be found here on the letters page.

***The Hollies now support St James Primary and Orphan Care in Uganda***
For many years we have had strong links, set up by Gerry Hambridge, with the St Lawrence Nursery School in Uganda. Sadly the nursery has had to close so Gerry has established new links between St James Primary and the Hollies - find out more here and how to view almost 200 photos from the school.

Nativity Photos
Take a look at some photographs from our 2011 nativity productions by clicking here.

Fire Engine Visit
The children met firemen, learned how to use a fire hose and sit in a fire engine. Click here to view photos.

Fundraising Team
The Hollies is run by a voluntary committee which meets every term to discuss administrative and fundraising issues. If you feel you would like to offer your time (every little helps!) Please contact Liz to find out how you can help.

Gate Security
After a review of security for the perimeter fence there is a new entrance procedure. Please see the letters page here for more details.

Testimonials**
"Thank you so, so much for everything you have done for our children over the last one and a half years. They have enjoyed every minute and I know that is because you have made every day so interesting for them. I really appreciate you tailoring your activities to suit their interests, (i.e. Jacob's interest in dinosaurs and animals). You have created such a warm and loving environment and I would recommend Hollies to everyone. Many, many thanks xx."

"Thank you so much for all that you have done for our son since last September. He has come on leaps and bounds, from the little boy you cried when I first left him, to the happy more confident little boy that he is now. This is thanks to the encouragement and support you have given to him and we are very grateful to you all. Look forward to seeing you all again when our daughter comes to the Hollies. Many thanks xxxxx"

** Names have been removed to ensure confidentiality.