Nestled in the heart of York, Phoenix reflects the diverse cultures of the community it serves. We are a small charity preschool with 24 places and a tight-knit team of experienced staff eager to enrich your child and nurture their creativity.
Thursday 9.00am-11.00am (2 - 3 year olds)
Our gentle playground sessions for 2-3 year olds. A lovely first step into preschool. Children are encouraged to follow their own ideas and sessions always include some time in our beautiful forest school area. We understand that transitions into a new setting can take some time. If you have concerns, please get in touch with us to discuss how our individualised approach can support your child.
Morning Sessions
8.30am-11.30am
Children are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities around the space, following their own ideas and curiosity. Our cosy space offers lots of opportunities for imaginative play, construction, role-play and creativity. We always ensure there are a range of sensory experiences available for the children as well as quieter corners for calm-time.
11.30am-12.30pm
At Phoenix, we are passionate about supporting our children in building healthy habits and positive food experiences. We offer a delicious menu of cooked lunches prepared by the Park Grove school kitchen to our children.
Afternoon Sessions
12.30pm-3.30pm
Children joining us for an afternoon session will spend time in our lovely cosy room alongside children who arrived in the morning or at lunchtime. Afternoon activities include yoga and mindfulness, as well as free-play time to explore and create in the room. We end the day by sharing songs and stories together and discussing our favourite moments of the session.
Our Rising 5s sessions take place on a Wednesday morning throughout the summer term. Our school starters have a fantastic opportunity to spend time in the Park Grove reception classes. Children can explore the provision, explore new resources as well as meet the teachers and staff they will be supported by when they begin school.
Forest school
We share many wonderful outdoor spaces with Park Grove school. The playing field, buzz garden, playground, climbing frame, outdoor garden and forest school woodland area.
Children take part in forest school activities throughout the week. These focus on understanding nature, learning about the seasons, understanding the natural world and exploring how being outside can positively impact how we feel.
Our preschool is located within Park Grove School, and as well as our own dedicated indoor space, we also have access to the outdoor play spaces, including the forest school and outdoor classroom.
Our team works closely with the Early Years team of Park Grove, to tie in planning and ensure smooth transitions for those children progressing onto Park Grove Primary Academy
On foot or two-wheels via Park Grove School main entrance off Park Grove. There is also access via Dudley street during school drop-off and pick up times. There is bike parking in front of school reception.
By car, turn onto Park Grove from Huntington Road. Access from Haxby road is restricted by one-way systems and bollards. Parking is restricted to residents permits only.
By bus routes 1, 5 and 5a (Haxby Road) or 13 and 14 (Huntington Road)