A nurturing start for every child
Learning, playing and growing together in Sonning Common
Ages 2 - 5
Children can join us at any time after their second birthday.
Play-based learning
Play is at the heart of how children learn, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Outdoor adventures
A large garden, a covered outdoor classroom and our own Forest Camp.
A close-knit community
A charity run by a committee of parents, part of village life since 1966.
About Us
A warm and welcoming pre-school in the heart of our community
Sonning Common Pre-School is a charity, run by a voluntary committee of parents. We provide a warm, nurturing place where children feel happy, calm and secure, and learn to care for and respect themselves, others and the world around them.
We share a site with Sonning Common Primary School and are a feeder pre-school for all local schools. In our last Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, we were rated Good.
Learning & Play
Where curiosity leads the way
Play is our main tool for learning. Each day mixes activities children choose for themselves with activities led by staff, and every child has a key person who gets to know them, plans around their interests and shares their progress with you.
Forest Camp
Exploring, discovering and connecting with nature
Children visit our own Forest Camp in every season and weather. Built around Risk, Resilience and Relationships, it gives children the freedom to test their ideas, learn from their mistakes and grow in confidence – and yes, they will get muddy.
“Sonning Common Pre-School is an exceptional setting of love, caring and joy.”
Ready to take the next step?
We’d love to show you around. We keep a waiting list, but spaces are sometimes available straight away, so do get in touch.