About us

About us

Established in 1968 as Merrow Playgroup Association and renamed in 2002 as St John's Preschool, we are a longstanding community group and registered charity (number 1026264). We are run by a committee of volunteer parents, and staffed by childcare professionals. We are supported by the Surrey County Council Early Years Service and we are a member 0f the Early Years Alliance. 

Our mission

  • enhance the development and education of children through play

  • encourage and welcome parental involvement in our community
  • provide a fun and stimulating enviroment which is safe and secure
  • equality of opportunity for all children and families

Our offer

  • fun and frendship with other children and a dedicated team of staff

  • specially tailored curriculum with clear learning outcomes

  • individual care and attention with a high ratio of adults to children

  • key person support for each child

  • a wide range of equipment and resources

  • opportunities for you and your family to be involved with activities of the group and your childs progress

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