Margaret McMillan

read moreAt Margaret McMillan's we uphold traditional family values and provide a safe, welcoming place for children from three months to five years. Our facilities and staff ensure children are happy, active and have fun whilst we support their development, care and learning. We ensure children grow in confidence and independence developing their creativity and personalities, and in doing so we prepare them for their school days.

read moreIn 1935, Nancy Lady Astor, as MP for Plymouth, wanted to provide nursery provision for under privileged children in the immediate vicinity of our nursery. It is an acknowledged fact that Lady Astor did more than any other elected politician in England from the 1920's onward to promote the cause of nursery education. Lady Astor inspired by the pioneers of nursery education, Rachel and Margaret McMillan, supporting their campaigns and initiatives to develop nursery education in this country. Lady Astor was so taken with their aspirations for the environment in which pre-school children should learn and gain experience that she purchased 24 Hoe Street in Plymouth and had the property converted for this purpose.

read moreChildren participate in a weekly session in order to respond to music to create movement and express feelings. Le Club Francais provide a weekly session for our Pre-school children to learn and experience a new language. Our resident teacher provides stimulating activities including fun french songs, games and stories. Children explore the use and different sounds of instruments and use simple rhythms to create music. Each term the pre-school children work towards a drama production to enable them to play co-operatively as part of a group and act out a narrative.

read moreOur pre-school prepares your child for school and promotes independence through the understanding of each others feelings, taking in turns, being kind and helpful and co-operating through play. Daily activities are also undertaken outside where the children enjoy fresh air and exercise.

read moreWe introduce children from our baby suite into our toddlers at around 21 months. Here we provide a fun and stimulating place where your child can form socialising skills, speech and exploration. Learning through play is enjoyable and the opportunity for imaginative play is always encouraged. The lovely walled garden provides an outdoor environment where your child can explore, play, climb and extend their imaginations whilst continuing to learn.