Over a decade of nurturing young minds in Cornwall.
How Little Beebles came to be
Praze Pre-School was established to serve a simple but profound need: to give the youngest children of Praze-an-Beeble a secure, stimulating and joyful environment in which to take their very first steps in learning. Operating as Little Beebles Pre-school at Crowan Primary School, we became a vital part of the fabric of this small Cornish village.
From the very beginning, the pre-school has been entirely volunteer-led — run by trustees, parents and community members who believe passionately that rural children deserve the same richness of early experience as those in larger towns and cities. This ethos has never changed.
Affiliated with the Pre-school Learning Alliance — the largest early years membership organisation in England — we bring the best of national guidance to our local community, tailored to the rhythms and relationships of life in Praze-an-Beeble.
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Our core values
Child-led growth
We follow the child's lead, creating space for natural curiosity, independent thinking and genuine discovery — not just box-ticking.
Community belonging
No family is turned away. We actively reach out to those who need us most, including families navigating financial difficulty or social isolation.
Transparent governance
As a registered charity, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of openness, reporting to the Charity Commission and our community.
Warmth & safety
Every child and family should feel instantly at home. Safeguarding is central to everything we do — never an afterthought.
Our trustees & team
Chair of Trustees
Oversees governance, strategic direction and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
Pre-school Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day running of Little Beebles sessions, staff and curriculum delivery.
Treasurer
Manages the charity's finances, ensures responsible stewardship of donated funds and grant income.
Secretary
Handles administrative governance, committee minutes and communication with the Charity Commission.
Safeguarding Lead
Holds responsibility for all safeguarding policies, training and escalation procedures within the charity.
Volunteer Coordinator
Recruits, trains and supports volunteers, ensuring DBS compliance and a welcoming onboarding experience.
Annual reports & accounts
As a registered charity, Praze Pre-School submits annual accounts and reports to the Charity Commission. Our annual income falls below the public disclosure threshold, but we are committed to transparency with our community. Trustees' annual reports are available on request and via the Charity Commission register.