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Our Pre-School

Whizz Kids Pre-School is independently run and set in the heart of the Community of Hockley, Essex. Being independent allows us to forge good links and feed into all the local primary schools. Set in an area surrounded by woodland, we have fantastic outside spaces to use including a field, wooded area and a secure garden. Our large car park offers a safe environment for dropping off and picking up your children. Separate rooms for our younger and older children allows us to deliver more focussed EYFS enabling environments.

Whizz Kids is the start of your child’s journey of learning, provided by experienced, qualified, caring staff who are committed to family values. We have an extensive staff training programme and all Keyworkers have attained a minimum of a level 3 qualification. We are open from 8:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Thursday, and from 08:30am to 1:30pm on Fridays.

Term Dates 2022/2023

Autumn Term 2022

Monday 5th September – Friday 16th December
HALF TERM Monday 24th October- Friday 28th October

Spring Term 2023

Monday 9th January – Friday 31st March
HALF TERM Monday 13th February – Friday 17th February
EASTER HOLIDAYS: Monday 3rd April – Friday 14th April

Summer Term 2023

Monday 17th April – Friday 21st July
BANK HOLIDAYS 1st May/29th May
HALF TERM Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June
SUMMER HOLIDAYS: Monday 24th July – TBC September

What do we offer your child to enhance their learning experience?

Safe and Secure Garden

Gardening and Exploring

Outdoor Sensory Kitchen

Woodland Storytelling

Sports Field

Trips to the Local Shops

Seasonal Woodland Walks

Free Funding Available

We have a flexible approach and are proud to offer our funded places without limitations or restrictions. We are happy to discuss your individual requirements.

Session Times

Optional early morning session, between 8.30am to 9.30am.

Morning Session 9:30am to 12:30pm

Optional Lunch Club 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Optional Afternoon Club 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Parent Testimonials

"My daughter has been at Whizz Kids only 7 weeks and she has come on so much both in her talking and understanding. The pre school is a wonderful setting with lovely staff who provide great care for each child both emotionally and educationally. They are a very active pre-school with events and visits such a Sports Day, police/fireman visitors and actively encourage healthy eating with their own garden which the children actively take part in. I would 100% recommend this pre-school."

"My eldest son went here and thrived and my youngest has just started and settled in straight away. It's a lovely preschool with wonderful staff. I couldn't recommended them enough!"

"To Mrs. Wilkinson and the whole team at Whizz Kids. For us, there was only one place we wanted Imogen to come to when she reached the age of pre-school. Your staff's warmth and maternal protection over our little ones pervades the rooms. You love and care for them just as we would at home and that means everything to a parent as they hand over their most prized possession. Thank you for nurturing and supporting Imogen as she becomes inspired by your early teaching. She'll miss you all!"

"Having now sent both my children to Whizz Kids I can say with confidence that you and the team have creating a pre-school where both my children have thrived! Here are few words I would use to describe the culture you have; fun, educational, caring, supportive and creative. From sports days, walks to the woods, PE, christmas plays to parties you have helped build their skills both socially and educationally. Lastly, for any prospective parents who are about to make that first big decision on where to send your most precious procession, you would be making a great choice with Whizz Kids!"

"I would recommend Whizz Kids to anyone. All the staff have always been so friendly and welcoming to both parents and children. Callum has loved every minute of his time there and has developed into a sociable and independent little boy who loves to learn. Whizz Kids has provided him with great foundations for starting school. We will miss you and look forward to sending Oliver in 2017! Thank you all"

"Finding the right pre-school for our son was very important, as parents we believe it would give him the best foundation for learning. After all, it's in pre-school where children should learn the basics. Both Charlie & I were very apprehensive in the first week, but the staff were great with both of us, I was never made to feel a nuisance. We love how the kids are "encouraged" to become independent, Charlie often surprised us with things he has learnt from pre-school we really couldn't have chosen a better pre-school for him and will be sad to leave."

"Since joining whizz kids our son has come on leaps and bounds, thanks to the enthusiastic and friendly professional staff always on hand to answer any questions that we may have had. Overall we are very happy with all aspects of whizz kids and would certainly recommend it. "

"My daughter has been going to whizz Kids for two years. She has developed in to a confident happy intelligent little lady. She will miss her teachers when she goes to Reception. My son now attends room 1 and I am very confident that he will follow in her footsteps. It is a home from home environment for them. "

"Great pre-school, both my children have enjoyed their time at Whizz kids, its fun, creative, and teaches the children the best social skills - would give you 10 stars if it would let me! "

“[Whizz Kids'] committed team show a strong focus and passionate drive to provide high-quality care and education for children” “children flourish in the warm and stimulating pre-school” and “children are enthusiastic to learn.”

Whizz Kids latest Ofsted Report, January 2018