Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup

Overview

We are a friendly and inclusive Pre-School Playgroup offering high quality early years education, supporting every child to learn, grow and thrive through play.

Our wide range of activities are thoughtfully designed to suit all ages and abilities, giving children plenty of choice and variety each day.

Children enjoy a safe, secure and nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor play is a part of every session, with a fantastic selection of equipment, games and toys to explore.

Each week, the children take part in music and dance sessions, which they absolutely love! They also get the chance to showcase what they’ve learned in our Summer and Christmas shows - a real highlight for families and little ones alike.

We celebrate each child as an individual, recognising that everyone develops at their own pace. Our approach is all about giving children the freedom to enjoy the experiences they love, while supporting their learning every step of the way.

Interested in a place for your child?
Please get in touch for more information or to arrange a visit!

Times and availability

Age Range: 2-5 year olds

Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	9.00am	3.00pm
Tuesday	9.00am	3.00pm
Wednesday	9.00am	12.00pm
Thursday	9.00am	3.00pm
Friday	9.00am	3.00pm

We have a Breakfast Club from 8.00am to 9.00am Monday to Friday
We run a Lunch Club on a Wednesday from 12.00pm to 12.30pm

Day(s)	Start time	End time
Monday	9.00am	3.00pm
Tuesday	9.00am	3.00pm
Wednesday	9.00am	12.00pm
Thursday	9.00am	3.00pm
Friday	9.00am	3.00pm

Contact

We are only a couple of minutes walk from Hucknall Town centre which is easily accessible via Bus, Train, Tram

Lynn Simpson

Childcare Supervisor

Telephone

0754 4510 610

hucknallpreschoolplaygroup@gmail.com

Address

The Baptist Church

Watnall Road

Hucknall

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG15 7LD

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Childcare

Funded places

30 hours childcare for 9 months to 4 years
Early Learning for 2 year olds
15 hours childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
Tax-free childcare

Places

Number of places: 30

VacanciesYes

Schools

School pickupNo

We recommend that a visit is arranged for the parents and child to come and have a look around.
We recommend arranging a visit so you and your child can come along, meet our team, and explore the Pre-School Playgroup in person. It's a great opportunity to see our setting in action and ask any questions you may have.

When your child joins us, they will be assigned a dedicated Key Person. They will be a familiar face who will support your child as they settle in and help them feel happy and secure. Your child's Key Person will also be your main point of contact, available to chat about any questions, concerns, or updates along the way.

From the moment your child joins our Pre-School Playgroup, their Key Person will begin a Learning Journal - a record of your child's time with us. This journal captures their development and achievements through photographs, artwork, observations, and notes on their next steps.

To keep you involved and informed, we offer a 10-minute catch-up with your child's Key Person every half term. It's a great chance to chat about progress, ask questions, or raise any concerns in a relaxed and supportive way.

Staff are available at the end of session for a quick chat and catch up on what your child has been up to.

We offer regular Stay and Play sessions where parents and carers are warmly invited to join us and see what their little ones get up to during a session. It's a lovely opportunity to spend time together, take part in activities, and see your child learning and playing in our Pre-School Playgroup.

Costs

We accept - 2 year old children with fees paid by parent 2 year old funded children (both working parent support and government support) 3/4 year old children - universal funded and 30 hours working parent funded We will work with parents to accommodate their needs, parents can take the funded hours at any of our sessions and can include our breakfast and lunch clubs within this. Our only additional cost is £1.00 towards breakfast food if taking the breakfast session as part of a funded entitlement. The cost of our Breakfast Club if added as an extra and not funded is £4.50 (including food) Parents can book their children in our Wednesday Lunch Club as part of their funded hour or by paying £1.75 for the half an hour (a healthy and balanced packed lunch is to be provided by the parent) Parents are able to add additional sessions/breakfast/lunch club to meet their requirements.

Please give us a call for more information or for advice on what options are available to you.

Description	Type	Price	Unit
Single session - 3 hours	Per session	£10.50	Per session
All day - 6 hours	Per day	£21.00	Daily
Breakfast club - using funded hours	Per session	£1.00	Per session
Breakfast Club - non-funded hours	Per session	£4.50	Per session
30-minute lunch club Wednesdays	Per session	£1.75	Per session

Inclusion

Supporting

Autism
Children's Disability
Communication and Interaction Needs
Learning Disability / Difficulties
Multi-Sensory Impairment
Physical Disability
Sensory Impairment
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
Speech and Language Difficulties

Dietary needs

Has provisionYes

The snacks we provide are healthy, including a variety of fruit and vegetables. Milk and juice are also provided at snack times and water is readily available throughout all sessions. We cater for children who suffer from food allergies, staff have completed training in Allergy Awareness.

Special needs (children)

Has provisionYes

All of our activities are adapted to suit the abilities and interests of each child. We have experience supporting children with a wide range of additional and complex needs, and we work closely with families to ensure every child feels happy, included and supported in our Pre-School Playgroup.

We have a dedicated Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) and a Deputy SENCo. In addition, all staff members receive ongoing training to ensure they are confident and skilled in meeting a wide range of needs.

Each child is assigned a Key Person who takes the time to build a trusting relationship with both the child and their family.

We also have strong experience working in partnership with external professionals, including Family Specialist Services, Speech and Language Therapists, and other support agencies, to ensure your child receives the very best care and guidance.

Wheelchair access

Has provisionYes

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Lynn Simpson

Telephone

0754 4510 610

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