Kitley Farm ~
Venture's Yealmpton Preschool
Sitting just behind Ben's Farm Shop, Yealmpton, is a little Venture Oasis. Starting from scratch on what was disused land, we have built a home for our preschool that is entirely unique to the children that occupy it.
Exploring in Yealmpton
From the preschool base, we have the whole of Yealmpton's Kitley Estate and its woodlands to explore, and on Fridays we decamp to the spectacular Mothecombe Beach where we benefit from making Mothecombe Beach house our home for the day, to warm our toes by the fire, cook and share stories in between our beach explorations.
What Ofsted think of our Yealmpton preschool...
"Children show immense curiosity and imagination as they explore what lives in the garden {...] Behaviour is exceptional. Children navigate their own play while adults observe and give them space to try out new ideas."
– Ofsted Inspection Report, May 2022.
Emma Parsons
Manager at Yealmpton
Lora McMahon
Deputy at Yealmpton
Laura Kirkland
Practitioner at Yealmpton
Laura Gogola
Deputy at Yealmpton
Jenny Moore
Practitoner at Yealmpton
KOSELIG CLUB ~
Unique to our Yealmpton setting ~ extending the preschool day
KOSELIG (koosh-lee):
A feeling of deep contentment and happiness experienced in a cosy, warm atmosphere of togetherness.
The above is exactly how we start and end the day with children who attend our Kitley site between the hours of 08:00 - 09:00 and 15:00 - 16:00.
In morning sessions we cook breakfast over the fire, enjoy quiet cosy stories and hot drinks before donning our waterproofs and joining the other Venture children.
In the afternoons we unwind after a busy Venture day returning to our stories, cosy activities and snacks.
OUR VENTURE CHILDREN | LIFE IN YEALMPTON
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL AT VENTURE KITLEY FARM, YEALMPTON
Every single step of his Venture journey, you guys have been there for him in the most beautiful and positive way. I love the way you encourage and compliment the achievements, clearly realising the small things are actually the big things at this age.I know he will keep you all in his heart for such a very long time. As will I.
The staff at Venture have not just made a positive impact to our twins early years, I believe they have totally changed the direction their lives could have gone in. Nothing is too much trouble. Every child is accepted for the individual they are and cherished, allowing them to flourish in their own time.
Our youngest started Venture Kindergarten aged 2.5 and has never looked back! Whilst I was apprehensive about how she might cope in a full-on outdoor environment, I have been so thrilled with her development under the teams' expert nurturing eye. It's only been 6 months, but it feels like she's been there forever. I now have an emotionally articulate, content and inquisitive little lady who wears the happiest of muddy faces at pick-up time. I love Venture. Every kid should have a 'bit of Venture' on their curriculum! (and perhaps parents too.....)