Early years

The Salvation Army runs 8 regulated childcare services which include preschools, nurseries and out-of-school clubs.

All of our Ofsted registered childcare services achieved 'Good' or 'Outstanding' at their last inspection.  We also provide registered childcare in Thorndale, Belfast; Cardiff, Ely; and an afterschool and holiday club in Falkirk, Scotland.

early years

Droitwich Salvation Army Preschool

Based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, the Ofsted rated pre-school

Failsworth Salvation Army Out of School

Failsworth in Manchester - Operated by The Salvation Army Trustee Company

The Salvation Army Rainbow Pre-School

Based in Ashford, Surrey - Free early education for two to four year olds

Smiley Centre For Children

Based in Leigh-on-Sea and providing funded early education

The Haven Nursery

Operating from The Salvation Army community centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Copper Beech Nursery

Based in Bramley, Leeds. provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old

Falkirk Safe Til Six

Based in Falkirk, Scotland. Hosting 90 children per week between the ages of 4-16

Rainbow Creche

Based in Cardiff - Provides places under the 'Flying Start Scheme', for children aged 2-3 years