Pre-School Centre

Welcome to Lancaster University Pre-School Centre

Our aim is to provide a warm caring and safe environment for your child and to develop their abilities by using play and planned activities for all age ranges. We look forward to working with you and your child to ensure that their time spent at Lancaster University Pre-School Centre is a very happy one.

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myHappymind Silver Accreditation Certificate.

myHappymind Silver Accreditation for Lancaster University Pre-School

Lancaster University Pre-School Centre has been awarded the myHappymind Silver Accreditation, following on from achieving the Bronze Accreditation in 2023.
Children taking part in music and movement activity.

Pre-School Centre Teddies Club returns for the autumn undergraduate term

Lancaster University Pre-School Centre Teddies Club, a stay and play group for parents and children under five, will resume on Friday 11 October.
Child planting into a tyre allotment

Sowing the seeds

A green revolution is underway in a small corner of Lancaster University Pre-School Centre, nestled on the veranda at the rear of the building. In April, the children and teachers embarked on an exciting project: creating their very own allotment.
Room corner with tree decoration on the wall, sofa and shelves

New family study space opens in the Library

Lancaster University Library has opened a new family study space where staff, students and members of the public can go with their children to study.
Close-up of gold number thirty birthday balloons in the Pre-School Centre foyer.

Celebrating the Pre-School Centre’s 30th year

Lancaster University Pre-School Centre marks 30 years since its official opening with a birthday reunion party, bringing together Alumni, families and staff for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
A small group of children and staff playing at the Pre-School Centre.

Pre-School Centre team welcome families along to Teddies Club sessions

Teddies Club sessions will commence on Friday 26 April for the Summer term.

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Take a look at what our parents think

Hear first-hand what our parents think of their experiences at the Centre and how their child has benefitted from attending.

Parents Comments

Take the virtual tour

Take a look around the Pre-School Centre with our virtual tour.

See our newsletter

Every couple of months we publish a short e-newsletter to let you know about key events and dates as well as giving you some of our favourite highlights for the past month. Our newsletters are posted here too so click the link and take a look.

Newsletter Archive
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myHappymind Silver Accredited Pre-School

We are proud to announce that we are a myHappymind Silver Accredited Pre-School!

This means that as a setting we consider the mental health and wellbeing of our children as one of our top priorities. We have created a culture that helps build our children's resilience, confidence and self-esteem as well as teaching them how to self-regulate in stressful times. 

Learn more about the myHappymind for Nursery programme.