Welcome to

Perryfields Pre-School

Welcome to

Perryfields Pre-School

About Us

We are a friendly pre-school, registered to care for thirty-two children, aged 3-4. In November 2022 we achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, reflecting the commitment of the staff.

The staff members work well with each other to improve children’s outcomes across the EYFS.

Staff’s knowledge of their key children and their families is commendable”.

Ofsted report 14/11/2022

In February 2024, Pre-School were awarded

 “The Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark”.

 Pre-School achieved this because, as our certificate states,

“Perryfields Pre-School has shown a commitment to creating a pre-school that promotes the well-being of pupils, staff and parents.”

Latest from Our Blog

Easter in pre-school

The pre-school children really enjoyed our Easter celebrations. Lots of our parents and carers came into pre-school and helped us make Easter bonnets. It was lots of fun, we love having parents in to visit us and do activities. We also had a visit from the Easter...

Thank you Rachel

The last day of term was our Pre-School Manager Rachel's last day in pre-school, Rachel has taken early retirement. We are so sad she is leaving us and staff, children and families will really miss her. Rachel transformed pre-school in her 12 years as Manager, going...

Pre-School have been Learning through Play

We've been so busy this term learning through play. Our children are always learning new skills and having new exciting experiences, always through the medium of play.

Our week in pre-school

The Story Fairy sent us Oi Dog! to read together. We loved this hilarious rhyming story and had a lots of fun pretending to be dogs with our home made dog ears. We found time to play in our fantastic mud kitchen, making soups and potions. We did some gardening,...

Our week in pre-school

We had a brilliant time in pre-school last week. The Story Fairy sent us I Really Want the Cake to read together so we decided to make chocolate cup cakes. We measured the ingredients, cracked the eggs, mixed and put the batter into cake cases. It was a bit messy but...

Story Fairy

At the beginning of each week, the story fairy delivers a new book for us to read! We design the week’s activities around the story’s theme, such as crafting paper frogs or sculpting playdough worms. We also pick theme-related songs to sing together.

What Some Parents Say

We love the preschool and everything they’ve been able to do with our son. He comes home with such lovely stories about his day, the staff and his friends. The staff do such a good job and communicate really well with parents. It will be sad when he finishes up ready to start school, but wouldn’t be ready for that change without having attended preschool.

Becky Peers – Parent

“We absolutely love this preschool! It’s such a fantastic setting—warm, welcoming, and perfectly designed for young children to feel safe and excited to learn. The teachers are truly amazing with the kids; they’re nurturing, patient, and clearly passionate about what they do. My twins look forward to going every day, which says it all. They love the story fairy and look forward to the activities. They come home excited each day and tell me all the things they got up to.

I also love being able to occasionally join in for a couple of hours, like Easter crafts or the animal man visiting, and getting to see them so happy with their friends. We’re so happy to have found this place and highly recommend it to other families!

Stella Maffeis – Parent

“Pre-school provide a happy, safe place where our children have grown in confidence. The staff take the time to get to know the children and have built a lovely relationship with them.”

Ruth Lowe – Parent

“I think Perryfields Pre-School was one of best decisions I made for my child’s learning and development. My child has developed in so many ways communication, gross motor, problem solving and personal and social skills. My child is so much more confident since starting in September.  The teachers have been respectful and understanding to any concerns I may have and respond to any of my concerns promptly. They show my child so much care and empathy.  I would recommend this pre-school to everyone! Thank you so much.”

Leota Ward – Parent

“Perryfields Pre-School has always been a welcoming place every morning. The children and parents are greeted with a very friendly and enthusiastic good morning!…I’m so glad I chose this pre-school. Pre-school do everything they can to help settle your child into pre-school life. The staff always keep you up to date about anything you may need to know. If you’re worried about your child for any reason you can call them to discuss your concerns.
The system which they use daily for you to see what your pre-schooler has done that day is brilliant.  Photos and captions/short paragraph so you can relate back to your child what you’ve seen they’ve done during the day is a great way to interact with them at the end of the day. The staff are not here just for your child but for you as well. If you need any type of support for any reason they go above and beyond for you. I have other children who have attended Perryfields Pre-School and are now thriving in school which I believe is from having a brilliant early start with pre-school. I can’t thank the staff enough for everything they have done with my children over the years and giving them the best start to school life they could.”

Sam Marklew – Parent

“I would recommend Perryfields Pre-School to anyone. They offer so much support for children and parents.
They have helped my daughter so much. Being in lockdown my daughter really lacked confidence and wasn’t used to new grown ups and children, she found it difficult to mix and to separate from us. They really have helped my little girl get ready for big school, she is more confident around new adults and new children.
Pre-school staff are so loving and caring they really know children inside out, if they see a child needs help in certain areas they know the right program and techniques to help you and your child.
They are great at communicating what the children do at pre-school, so you can keep their learning going at home. I love how they involve family and friends with special days when you can attend pre-school and join in the fun.
So sad she will be leaving her amazing pre-school teachers but without you it would have been a much harder transition into school.

Thank you for all you have done.”

Lisa Williamson – Parent

“Perryfields Pre-School have been absolutely fantastic for my 3 children who came here. Not only are the staff there for the children but they are also there to support the parents, myself included. My children were all supported for their own needs and really excelled in their learning since joining.

I would highly recommend this pre-school to other parents, the staff are so lovely and approachable with anything you or your child needs.”

Karen Marklew – Parent

“When our daughter started Perryfields Pre-School we was really worried about how she’d cope as she had never been in a childcare setting before, lockdown had seen that she hadn’t had regular contact with other children plus she was delayed in certain development areas.  We’d already referred her to specialist services before to get her some support and she was discharged each time.  We didn’t need to worry at all about her at Perryfields Pre-School at all.  The staff are so lovely and supportive.  My daughter has honestly loved every minute being there, and has gone in each day with a big smile on her face.  The staff, especially Clair, have fought really hard to get our daughter the support she needs and she has thrived.  And importantly they have liaised with the Reception staff to ensure that she continues to receive that ongoing support plus more, and everything’s in place for her to have a smooth transition in September.


If your child has any support needs he/she will be in the best hands at Perryfields Pre-School.  They will go above and beyond and fight to make sure the right supports in place.  Your child will have regular assessments and you are kept up to date with progress.
We will forever be thankful and grateful to Perryfields Pre-School for giving our daughter the best start in her school career”

Gemma Barrett – Parent

“From the very first day, our son has run into pre-school with a smile on his face and he continues to do so. 
Perryfields pre-school has a more traditional feel and the way the week is structured beginning with the story fairy delivering a new book is excellent. As a family, we’ve really enjoyed finding out what the book of the week is and seeing if we have it at home or trying to find a second-hand copy so we can read it together. The book ties all the activities that week into a nice theme.

All the staff are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable and have the child’s best interest at heart. We are updated daily via Tapestry as to what the children have been up to and it is lovely to get an insight into their day. 

We feel our son has come on in leaps and bounds since beginning in September. He has made many friends including the staff and has learnt lots of new things which will stand him in good stead for starting school.
Thank you to all at Perryfields pre-school for all you have done in giving our son a flying start.”

Hannah Storey – Parent

“Best decision we ever made for our daughter choosing Perryfields pre-school, after our initial visit we explained our daughter required some extra support and they have not failed once to ensure that she got every bit of support she needed, as a result our daughter is happy, more confident, and accepting of routine, making greats strides in building relationships with adults and her peers. They have even ensured that the support she has continues when she moves into reception. Every day our daughter goes into preschool with a smile on her face and it’s a true joy to see. The manager, deputy manager and support staff are the kindest, most nurturing and supportive staff you could ever wish to be taking care of your child. The daily activities are varied and interesting, great communication and feedback and you can even see what your child has been doing through the tapestry app. Without doubt a 5 star preschool.”

Natalie Sparrow-Herbert – Parent

“What a journey this little boy as been on. The day he came to your pre-school family his whole life changed. He’s confidence as grown, he’s resilience to certain situations became more apparent. And that’s all down to your wonderful team of staff. I cannot ask for a better start to my child’s education, our family will be forever grateful. ( you will be on the child’s invisible string, so when he pulls the string your hearts will let you know my child is thinking of you all)

You’ve made him welcome, feel loved, valued and feel right at home. What you do on a day to day basis is above and beyond, and for us you have given us immense support to allow us to stabilise this little boy. Keep doing, what you are doing you are simply the best. Graduation day was just the most enjoyable day and you certainly know our children well, thank you again.“

 “Both of my children attended Perryfields Pre-School a few years apart and both have thrived there. Rachel, Clair and Liz are fantastic and I left my children each morning, happy that they were in a safe, nurturing and fun environment with staff who were supportive and attentive. Parents were often given the opportunity to take part in activities with their children throughout the school year and transition to Reception sessions were offered towards the end of the year which were very helpful. I would highly recommend Perryfields Preschool to other families and am sad that my own children have now moved on!”

Kate Villiers – Parent

“Just to say I’m glad my daughter attended Perryfields Pre-School. She has blossomed and has made huge developments in herself.  It was evident that the staff really care. I remember especially during Covid when everything else was closed (and the pre-school was open to only key workers)  they were very welcoming to have my son attend the Pre-School even though at the time we thought there was a deadly virus looming. They always go the extra mile.  Keep up the good work.” 

Ruksana Begum – Parent

Contact Us

Sessions are 8.45am – 11.45am and 11.45-15.15 Monday to Friday

 

Perryfields Pre-School, Perryfields Primary School, Apsley Road, Oldbury, B68 0QY
Phone: 07749 926083
E-mail: Clair.Neville@perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk

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