Welcome to Little Pippins
Little Pippins is a community-run pre-school in Harwell Village, Oxfordshire. We provide pre-school care and education for children between the ages of 21/2 and 5 years. Our purpose-built pre-school is set in an idyllic orchard and has a large outdoor play area. We offer exceptionally high quality early years provision including an onsite Forest School. Find out more about our pre-school sessions, friendly, qualified staff and how parents can get involved with us!
A little message from Emily, pre-school manager…
I have been a part of Little Pippins since 2022 and have loved every second, we pride ourselves on our community spirit and I’m so lucky to be a part of it. My favourite thing about my role being able to combine looking after the passionate team and our wonderful families! I love providing care for those around me and Pippins is such a magical place to make that happen!
Useful Information
Calendar
Check out our calendar to stay updated on all our upcoming events and activities.
Our Day
Explore our daily activities and see what makes our Pippins special.
What makes us Unique
Discover what makes Little Pippins unique and sets us apart from other settings.
Forest School
Our forest school offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow through hands-on experiences in nature.
SEND
We provide exceptional support and tailored education for children with special needs, ensuring they thrive in an inclusive environment.
Safeguarding
Ensuring the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. In our nurturing environment children thrive and parents can have peace of mind.
The Voice of a Little Pippin
We can only make Little Pippins better by listening to the children who attend, they are the most valuable resource. Taking moments to listen and observe the children, following their interests and reflecting on their points of view is key..
Here’s what the Pips say about Little Pippins…
Our Parents Reviews
“Hands down the best childcare setting I’ve experienced. Sending my son there was a huge positive turning point and set him up so well for school. And now my daughter is lucky enough to be there too. Amazing staff, amazing setting, amazing experiences.”
PARENT RECOMMENDATION
January 2024
“My 3 boys went there, lovely home from home care, beautiful large garden, forest school and amazing caring staff. We’re so lucky to have the preschool in our village.”
PARENT RECOMMENDATION
January 2024
“Little Pippins is AMAZING!! Both my children went there and thrived! The setting, kindness of the staff and home from home feel is like no other. I couldn’t recommend a more lovely pre-school!!” Parent recommendation January 2024
PARENT RECOMMENDATION
January 2024
All your hard work is so appreciated and I feel so lucky to send my children to a setting with such skilled staff who put so much energy into ensuring they are cared for and developed at their own pace, following their interests” 2022
PARENT RECOMMENDATION
2022
“I came to see your nativity in the church yesterday. It was simply delightful. It made my Christmas.” 2022
PARENT RECOMMENDATION
2022
Fundraising
These are some links on how you can help raise money for our pre-school.
Parents and Volunteers Help
Throughout the year, we host various events such as bake sales, car boot sales, and seasonal celebrations to raise funds for the children at Little Pippins. Our success relies heavily on the support of parents and volunteers. We would love to hold these events more frequently, but we need your help to organize and run them. If you can assist with fundraising events, please get in touch.
Location:
The Freeman Orchard, Gaveston Rd, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0HP
Date:
Saturday, 29th November 3pm to 6pm. Slots will open soon!