Little Explorers Preschool – Essex Community Foundation

Children and Young People

Little Explorers Preschool

Little Explores Preschool, in Greenstead, run a project to introduce young children to new food and teach them about healthy eating and food production, as well the importance of good oral health.

We were pleased to award the funding to continue this project. Rachel Eaton, manager at Little Explorers Preschool, said: “We are so excited to receive this funding from the East of England Co-op. It is giving us the opportunity to talk about healthy eating and good oral care in really fun, new ways.

“We will be improving our garden area so the children will have the opportunity to grow food and maybe take some home too! Since the pandemic, many parents have also found it difficult to find dentists. So, alongside growing and eating fruit and veg, we will be providing toothbrushes and teaching the children about good oral health too. The impact will be long-lasting. We are hoping that by learning about healthy choices now, the children will continue to do so throughout their adult lives too. Both the team and our children cannot wait to get started with this project; it will make such a difference.”