About Us
Who we are
Founded in 1993, Abacus is a charity commissed pre-school, established in the heart of New Malden. Based at the New Malden Methodist church, Abacus provides a caring and stimulating environment for all children attending, according to their individual and special educational needs. The group has a family atmosphere, nurturing children as they learn through their experiences. Abacus values the uniqueness of each child and aims to foster an enabling environment in which they can grow into inquisitive and confident learners.
Abacus is registered to take up to 52 children from Monday to Friday from 2 - 4 years of age. The morning sessions currently operate in two rooms on Monday, Wednesday and Friday due to the high number of children on those days whilst on Tuesday and Thursday all the children play in one room.The afternoon sessions are held in the larger room from Monday to Friday. In each room, fun and engaging activities are well-planned according to the EYFS framework to ensure that each child builds a solid foundation as life long learners. In addition, we have access to a hall upstairs and a garden for physical development.
What makes us unique:
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Charity-Commissioned & Community-Centered: Abacus is a charity-commissioned preschool, emphasizing its commitment to the local community and accessibility for all families in New Malden.
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Personalized Care & Development: Abacus caters to each child’s individual educational needs, fostering an environment that nurtures each child’s uniqueness and supports their growth into confident and inquisitive learners.
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Family Atmosphere: The preschool offers a warm, family-like setting where children are encouraged to learn through their experiences, creating a supportive, close-knit community.
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Flexible Learning Spaces: With the ability to adapt its learning spaces—utilizing smaller and larger rooms depending on the day—Abacus offers a dynamic environment that balances group activities and individual focus.
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Physical Development Facilities: Access to an upstairs hall and an outdoor garden ensures that children have ample opportunity for physical development, promoting a well-rounded approach to learning.
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Experienced and Longstanding Foundation: Established in 1993, Abacus has decades of experience in early childhood education, bringing stability, expertise, and a trusted reputation in the area.