Stokenham Preschool has recently undergone a makeover, with much more outside space for the children to enjoy.

The space outside had always been popular and well-used by the children, which already included wooden balance beams and a wobbly bridge, but now they can also enjoy the new minibeast exploration area, potting zone and sensory herb wall.

The other newest addition is a multicoloured hopscotch grid laid out along the new wood-chip border of the garden.

The refurbishment did not stop there, a large sandpit was built and a new flowered bank was created incorporating acers, laurels, daffodils. Inside the preschool has also seen some changes - there is now a building zone for the children to play in, plus an updated, dedicated reading zone.

The outdoor space also now has a garden shed, thanks to funds raised at a recent pig racing event at The Globe Inn that made £800, which provides extra storage and freeing up space inside for the kids to play and learn.

Julie Dixon, manager, said: “The improvements made to the preschool have had such an immediate, positive impact on the children; they have a wonderful new outdoor space to explore and play in as well as some fabulous new learning equipment to use when inside.

“We really are lucky to have such a super committee who continue to put their care and time into the upkeep of the preschool.”

For more information regarding the preschool or enrolling your child, call Julie Dixon on 01548 580202.