Overview
We are a community based playgroup and pre-school with charitable status. We provide education, play and care for two to five year olds. Our ethos is learning through play.
We have a playgroup room and pre-school room with several break out rooms for quieter activities.
We have an outdoor area for children to explore.
We employ highly qualified, caring staff. We have been operating for 30 years.
We provide a wide range of activities for children. We have a climbing frame and slides and bikes for children to develop their skills.
Our website has more information: www.earlyyearsplaygroup.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/earlyyearsplaygroup
Twitter: @EYPlaygroup
Times and availability
Age Range: From 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9.00am | 3.00pm |
| Monday to Friday | 9:00am | 12:00pm |
| Monday to Friday | 12:00pm | 3:00pm |
Holiday Club run during certain days throughout the school holidays.
Contact
Bus 15, 18, and 4i
Childcare
Funded places
- 30 hours for working parents - 9m to 4 years
- 15 hours for 3 and 4 year olds universal
- Early Learning for 2 year olds
Places
- Number of places: 60
Schools
Costs
| Description | Cost type | Unit price | Cost unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Club 6 hours | Holiday Club - Full Day | �20.00 | Daily |
| Holiday Club 3 Hour session | Holiday Club - Full Day | �10.00 | Daily |
We accept childcare vouchers
Holiday Club for ages 2-6 only
9am to 12pm
12pm to 3pm
or the full day is 9am to 3pm.
Costs are �10 for the 3 hour sessions and �20 for the 6 hour sessions.
Inclusion
Supporting
- Global development delay
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- Autism
- Sensory Impairment
- Speech, language and difficulties
- Deaf / hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Communication and interaction needs
- Physical Disability
Dietary needs
We consider allergies, religious and dietary needs to plan healthy snacks.
Special needs (children)
Offer support and differentiate activities.
We provide high quality, affordable care in a friendly, stimulating, safe, secure environment. We work in line the Early Years Foundation Stage.
We pride ourselves in our ability to work with children at their own level to help them to achieve their full potential and help them to prepare for their transition to school.
Our setting is open to all children and families no matter which race, religion, gender, disability etc.
We plan activities which will be both educational and fun in a well balanced environment with routines in order to prepare them for school life
Wheelchair access
Local Offer
Ofsted
The Early Years Playgroup
- URN: EY450856
- Registration date: 16-10-2012
| Register | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Register | 16-10-2012 | Registered |
| Compulsory Childcare Register | 16-10-2012 | Registered |
| Voluntary Childcare Register | 16-10-2012 | Registered |
| Date | Type | Judgement |
|---|---|---|
| 02-05-2013 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |
| 24-11-2016 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |
| 23-11-2022 | Inspection (Early Years Register) | Good |