Welcome to Doris Venner Pre-school

The Doris Venner Pre-School was established in 1973 and since then has been committed to providing a stimulating and caring environment for 2 to 5 year olds. We are situated in the Doris Venner Community Hall, on Manor Drive in Worcester Park. This provides us with 2 large halls and an outside play area.

We run morning sessions from Monday to Friday 9:15am – 12:15pm. Afternoon sessions from Monday to Friday 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Full day from 9.15am – 3.30pm

We also have SUNSHINE CLASS which is a smaller provision within Doris Venner specifically catered to supporting children with autism, ADHD, Social communication difficulties and speech and language delay.

FUNDING – children can access universal and extended funding with us. All 3 & 4 year olds are eligible for universal funding for up to 15 hours per week, some working families may be eligible for an additional 15 hours known as extended entitlement which totals 30 hours. Some families of 2 year olds may also be eligible for up to 15 hours. 

New from April 2024- 2 year funding for working families for up to 15 hours, and NEW from September 2024 this will include children from 9 months. Please note all funding starts for children the term after they turn 2 or 3 years. 

Please visit the childcare choices website for more details or give us a ring.

Please visit our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for our virtual tour and posts about our learning environment, alternatively please give us a ring for a chat. You can find us @Doris Venner Preschoolers

Parents may access their funded hours over 2.5 days (i.e. 2 full days and one half day, either AM or PM). We are flexible with preferred days and families can pay for additional sessions not covered by funding. Please phone the pre school for more information

We are OFSTED registered (131807) and are proud that our child to staff ratios exceeds national guidelines. We welcome visits by prospective parents, please phone to book a viewing.  We provide a broad and balanced curriculum, adopting a free flow approach.

Maria Churchill
Pre-school Manager

Term Dates

Autumn Term

 Monday 4th September 2023 Staff training
Tuesday 5th September 2023 Induction morning for new families
Wednesday 6th September 2023 Term commences
Friday 20th October 2023
Monday 23rd October – Friday 27th October 2023 Half Term Pre School closed
Monday 30th October 2023 Return to pre school
Tuesday 19th December 2023 Last Day of Term
Wednesday 20th December – Wednesday 3rd January 2024 Christmas break – Pre- School closed

Spring Term

Thursday 4th January 2024 Spring term commences
Friday 9th February 2024 Last Day of Half Term
Monday 12th February – Friday 16th February 2024 Half Term Pre- School closed
Monday 19th February 2024 Return to Pre- School
Thursday 28th March 2024 Last Day of Term
 Friday 29th March – Friday 12th April 2024 Easter Break – Pre-School closed

Summer Term

Monday 15th April 2024 Summer Term commences
Monday 6th May 2024 Bank Holiday – Pre-school closed
Friday 24th May 2024 Last Day of Half Term
Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May 2024 Half Term
Monday 3rd June 2024 Return to Pre School
Wednesday 17th July 2024 Last Day of Term

Parent Visits

Parents are welcome to visit the pre school. Please phone us to book a viewing.

Visiting times are between 10.00am & 11.00am, by appointment only.

Important Notes

  • Spaces for April 2024

    We have a limited number of spaces available for April. Please contact us for information.

  • September 2024

    We are accepting applications for September 2024, please phone us to book in a tour