Established over 25 years ago Noah’s Ark is a traditional village preschool for 3-5 year olds.  Sessions run 5 days a week, from 9am - 1pm.  We are based in Cookham Dean Village Hall and welcome children from surrounding areas.  We are a registered charity, run by a committee of parents and are also Ofsted registered.

Why Come to Pre-School?

It’s stating the obvious to say that children play because they enjoy it.  Play is exercise for the mind and body — and it’s fun to feel mind and body working together.  Solitary play has it’s place too — but part of early social education is learning to enjoy doing things well with others.  Noah’s Ark offers your child one of the best places around for these early lessons.

Our Aims & Objectives

We believe children learn through play and provide a wide range of play opportunities in a safe, loving environment.  Each child is treated as an individual and through praise we hope to develop their creativity, imagination, communication skills and ability to express themselves, and both their fine and large motor skills.  Our aim is to fulfil the needs of the children emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically to help them towards independence and prepare them for primary school.

Children’s Activities

You will be amazed and delighted at the artistic creations the children bring home.  Painting and crafts are on offer everyday.  With music & movement, toys, trampoline, books, play-dough, dressing up and more, it’s a wonder the children know what to do first!  The local Fire Brigade visit allowing the children to explore the engine and learn important safety precautions.  We go strawberry picking, and all the children take part in sports day on the Village Green.  When the weather’s good we have full use of a 2 acre orchard, just minutes away from the hall.  A favourite for ‘What’s the time Mr. Wolf’ and Teddy Bear’s Picnic.  From the age of 4, the children who join the workgroup enjoy learning in a more focused environment for one hour per day. Subjects include numbers, letters, French and cooking.

Come & See Us

If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, please call us:

Iris Elton (Supervisor) on 01628-485708 (am)

Debbie Ratcliffe (Waiting List) on 01628 483847

Isobel Houghton (Chairman) on 01628-625818

Cookham Dean Village Hall

Church Road, Cookham Dean

Maidenhead, SL6 9PQ

Phone: 01628 485708 (9am - 1pm)   email: info@noahsarkschool.co.uk

Registered Charity Number 292757