Welcome to Lancaster University Pre-School Centre

We aim to provide a warm, caring, and safe environment for your child and 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 with us is a very happy one.

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Pre-School Elf Walk fundraiser for St John’s Hospice

On Wednesday 17 December Lancaster University Pre-School Centre will be taking part in a festive Elf Walk to raise funds for St John’s Hospice.
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myHappymind Gold accreditation for Lancaster University PreSchool Centre

Lancaster University Pre-School Centre has recently been awarded Gold accreditation in recognition of its outstanding delivery of the myHappymind Nursery programme. The achievement reflects a significant step up from its previous Silver status. 
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Sustainability spotlight: Commercial Services

The Commercial Services team at Lancaster are making impactful strides toward sustainability. Through smart initiatives and positive changes, the department is helping shape a more responsible campus culture.
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Kids’ activities during six weeks’ holidays at Sport Lancaster

Sport Lancaster is offering a range of activities and memberships for children and families over the summer, including access to swimming, racket sports, family pool sessions, and private swimming lessons.
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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.
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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.

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Latest Ofsted Report

We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2025.

Ofsted and Performance
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myHappymind Gold Accredited Setting

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

This Accreditation badge has been awarded thanks to all the effort our staff, children, governors and parents have put in to bring myHappymind to life all around our setting.

Find out more about the myHappymind Nursery Programme.

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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.

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