Merchistoun Minnows Pre-School is based in the Georgian Grade II Listed Building, Merchistoun Hall. Our Pre-School is located in Horndean village on the A3 between the Catherington traffic lights and the village shops.
Secure permanent and dedicated preschool room
- Painting, water and sand areas
- Multiple play locations with dressing-up, cars, trains, role-play, books, puzzles and games
- Free milk and healthy snack bar
- Computer education area with a modern child-friendly computer, educational games, colour scanner and colour printer
- Quiet / Chill out area
- Secure children’s toilet with integrated child/parent seat
- Secure children’s cloakroom
Main Hall
- Trikes, scooters & bikes
- Soft play facilities
- Team games
- Inclusive of free Drama lessons
- Permanent raised stage/curtain for the preschool concerts with seating for 100+ audience
Exterior & Grounds
- Four acre estate and grounds
- We have a large, dedicated and secure garden,
- Children’s fruit and vegetables garden
- Outside playhouses and toys
- Play park with with swings and a child’s adventure playground
- Two large grass area for free-play which are also used for our special events such as the end of term parties, BBQ’s, and fun days
- Woodland grounds for nature walks and picnics
Other Facilities
- Manned reception
- Pre-School child collection lobby
- Large lit tarmac car park with CCTV security
- Priority disabled parking
- Male & female toilets
- Disabled access toilets
- Baby change
The classroom is accessible by stairs only.
