A £200,000 extension to Hopscotch Pre-school at the Heatherlands Community Centre has been opened by Dorset Deputy Lieutenant Pam Donnellan.
The extension will mean more two years old will be able to enjoy sessions at the popular pre-school which is managed by Lorraine Clark and employs staff from the estate.
Funding has come from Dorset County Council who contributed £150,000 with £50,000 from East Dorset District Council.