The High Kirk Preschool Open Day is on Wednesday 2 December from 1.00 until 3.00pm.
Children who will be 3 years old before 2 July 2027 and are due to start Preschool in September 2027 are eligible for a funded place in September 2027.
Please speak to Preschool Leader Jessica Balmer if you have any queries or email her directly at jessica@highkirkpreschool.co.uk if you want to know how to apply.
High Kirk Community Preschool is a welcoming haven where children are nurtured to learn, play and develop life skills.
Our bright, modern premises is centrally located in Ballymena. We are an educational preschool setting, providing 26 part-time places, 9.10 am – 12.10 pm Monday to Friday during term time.
Our learning environment includes indoor and outdoor resources, which enhance imagination, language, physical and social skills. Above all children are encouraged to build self-esteem and develop independent thinking.
The playgroup is registered with:
- Early Years: The Organisation for young children
- Northern Health and Social Care Trust – The Early Years Team
We offer funded pre-school places for children in their immediate preschool year as part of the Preschool Education Expansion Programme provided by the Department of Education.
We also provide private fee paying places.
The staff in the preschool are fully qualified and specialise in preschool education and the implementation of the PreSchool Curriculum.
Our adult: child ratio is 1:8.
Testimonials
“Due to our son’s very difficult transition to preschool and the intense emotions that accompanied this process, we received a wealth of support, words of encouragement and knowledge. The teachers are open and empathetic, helping with even the smallest need. Communication with the head teacher is 11/10. I’m very happy with our choice. We couldn’t have made a better choice.”
Preschool Application Procedure
Applications for all pre-school age ranges for the school year commencing in September 2027 can be submitted when the application procedure opens in January 2027. Children must be 3 years old on or before 1st July.
| 11 December 2026 | Admissions Criteria published. |
| 8 January 2027 at 12 noon |
EA Connect opens at 12 noon for applications. https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/pre-school-admissions-guide |
| 22 January 2027 at 12 noon | EA Connect closes at 12 noon for Punctual applications. |
| 27 January 2027 at 4pm | EA Connect closes for birth certificates and supporting documents. |
| 24 March 2027 | Outcome of Stage 1 Target Age only applications. |
Contact
65-71 Thomas Street,
Ballymena,
BT43 6AZ
T: 028 2564 4834 (9:00am - 13:00pm)
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