Lanivet & District Under Fives

04/09/2026

👟 Footwear & Slippers Reminder for the Week Beginning 7th September

As we start a fresh week, we kindly ask that all children come to Preschool wearing sturdy, closed‑toe shoes.
Sandals, Crocs and wellies aren’t suitable for our outdoor equipment, especially when using the slide and our wooden furniture. Supportive footwear helps us follow our safety policies and keep everyone protected during play.

Lastly, please make sure your child has slippers in their bag. We do have a few spares, but not enough for everyone.

Have a lovely weekend.

04/09/2026

🌟 Happy Friday, everyone! 🌟

Wow — what a full and fabulous three days we’ve had together at preschool. The children have been amazing. This morning they continued building new bonds with their key persons, learning new friendship names, practising our routines, and exploring what good choices look like.
This settling‑in learning will continue over the next few weeks, so please keep sharing those happy preschool stories at home and enjoy the photos on your Tapestry accounts.

Today has been packed with imagination and joy:

• Dinosaur stomping — loud feet, big smiles
• Doctors and cafés — endless role play and teamwork
• Grandma Sue’s return — the children were thrilled to welcome her back
• Birthday parties — wonderful make‑believe celebrations

Grandma Sue has been her usual fabulous self — a perfect role model for all our children, especially those who may not have a grandma of their own. She brings love, imagination, and comfort in the most natural way, and the children absolutely adore her.

To our mini pandas, our wonderful staff, and our families — thank you.
You’ve trusted us with your little ones, and they have all done so well. We are incredibly proud of them.

✨ Happy Friday, everyone — enjoy your weekend! ✨

03/09/2026

🌟 What a wonderful Thursday at Preschool! 🌟

Wow — what a morning we’ve had! The children have enjoyed dinosaur printing, dolls’ house fun, pom‑pom counting, puzzles, drawing, sensory play and so much more.

I’ve just popped back into my office while the children enjoy their yummy, healthy snack, and I couldn’t be prouder. They’ve all done so well with toileting, napping, and continuing to build those strong, secure bonds with staff and friends.

I’ll be in and out of the room throughout the day, supporting the children and staff — their happiness and wellbeing always come first.

Well done, Thursday Preschool Children — let’s keep this lovely day going! 💛🌈🧸

02/09/2026

🎉🥁 The votes are in… drum roll please! 🥁🎉

This year’s Lanivet Scarecrow Competition theme has officially been chosen by our wonderful community — and we can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

🌟 2026 Theme:
TV Themed Scarecrows
Think children’s shows, family favourites, and recognisable characters that everyone will love spotting around the village.

Enrolment forms can be collected from Lanivet & District Under Fives Preschool from 7th September.
Forms and the £5 entry fee must be returned by Monday 28th September at 1pm so we can prepare the map and display posters.

The scarecrow trail will run from 2nd October to 16th October, giving everyone plenty of time to explore before half term begins.

We’re hoping for even more entries this year — the village and the children absolutely love a good talking point. Let’s make this the biggest and best scarecrow trail yet! 🌈🧸📺

02/09/2026

This Morning so far….

Wednesday mini pandas have been busy bees — playing, chatting, learning names, singing, snoozing and crunching their healthy snacks like champs.
You should be bursting with pride… they’ve absolutely smashed their mid‑week magic. ✨

Please note I won’t be able to respond to many emails today as I will be in the room to help all the children and staff make those essential bonds.

Thank you 🤩
Charlotte Britten
Manager

01/09/2026

🌟 Ready for Tomorrow’s Big Opening Day! 🌟

I’ve just popped in this afternoon to make sure everything is set and ready for our exciting first day back at preschool. As parents, you might be feeling lots of different emotions — and that’s completely normal. We feel them too, and we’re right here beside you.

We have a lovely range of activities planned linked to our theme “All About Us”, helping your little ones settle gently and get to know their new environment. I’ll be in ratio more than usual tomorrow so I can be fully hands‑on, supporting children and ensuring everyone feels happy and secure.

We’ll upload photos throughout the day onto Tapestry. Remember, Tapestry is a working document for all of us — any summer snaps or little messages you’d like to add can really help your child settle by sharing familiar faces and memories.

Please don’t worry — we never leave anyone unhappy for long. We have plenty of settling‑in tricks up our sleeve, and if we feel your child would benefit from a shorter session or a slightly different transition, we will give you a call to arrange this.

Funding & Sessions:
• Funding begins at 9:00am
• Paid sessions begin at 8:45am
• If you require an early drop‑off, this is available for a small fee of £2
• Funding hours are free, but if you require any additional paid sessions, please get in touch
• All we ask in return is your support — helping us sell raffle tickets, joining in at bingo, or donating prizes for our events really helps our preschool community

A quick reminder of what to bring:
• Bag
• Spare clothing
• Nappies, wipes, nappy bags, creams (if needed)
• Healthy snack
• Healthy lunch box
• Slippers
• Coat / suncream / hat (Cornwall weather keeps us guessing!)
• Refillable drinks cup

Please note: Any late collection past 3pm will be charged, as stated in our terms and conditions.

Our preschool mobile is always available, though our priority tomorrow will be getting to know your little ones and helping them feel safe, settled and excited. We know exactly how you’re feeling — it’s a big day for everyone.

My office door is always open.

29/07/2026

Our very own local artist, Graham Frost — who also happens to be Charlotte’s dad — has launched his website. If you’re looking for unique artwork or a special commission, please take a look. Every commission made will help raise funds for the preschool.

And if you can share his page, we’d be so grateful. It means the world to him and to us 💛

Discover a stunning array of original paintings created by Graham Frost, showcasing vibrant colours and captivating themes. Each piece tells a unique story, inviting you to bring art into your home. My shop contains a mixture of original artwork and associated merchandise. For every item that you bu...

29/07/2026

💚 Happy Birthday Lindsay!

Wishing our lovely Lindsay the happiest of birthdays — may your day be full of smiles, laughter, and all the joy you bring to everyone around you.
Have the most wonderful celebration — you deserve every bit of it! 🎈🎁🐼

24/07/2026

🌞 Pre‑School’s Out for Summer! 🌞

That’s a wrap, Mini Pandas — Preschool is officially out for Summer!
All socials, emails and Tapestry are now closed until Wednesday 2nd September, when we’ll return refreshed and ready to welcome our current and new cohort for 2026–2027.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. It truly means the world to our whole team. If you haven’t already, please do rate us on Facebook and share us with your friends — your support helps our little charity preschool more than you know.

Wishing all our families a happy, healthy summer holiday filled with sunshine, rest and fun.

💛 Community Support Over Summer (Bodmin)
If you need any help while we’re closed, these local services are available:

Bodmin Foodbank – 01208 815374

Bodmin Community Larder (Flora’s) – weekly food support

Bodmin Way Community Hub – wellbeing, advice & practical help

NHS Non‑Emergency – 111

Emergency Services – 999

Cornwall Council Early Help Hub – 01872 322277

Help is always available, and you are never alone