Fun, play, friendship and happiness are the core qualities at this community playgroup.
Session Groups
· Playgroup sessions are held every morning (Monday – Friday)
· Children can start at St Mary’s from 2½ yrs.
· Tuesday and Thursday sessions are aimed at younger children, although they are open to children of any age.
· Monday, Wednesday and Friday sessions are aimed at older children; eligible to attend the term after their 3rd birthday.
The oldest children are our Butterflies, due to attend school in Sept 2010.
The younger children are our Caterpillars, due to attend school in Sept 2011.
Sessions that your child can attend:-
|
Age |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
2½yrs - 3yrs |
|
P |
|
P |
|
|
3yrs – 4yrs |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
Attending St Mary’s playgroup and other preschools
Children can attend St Mary’s Playgroup as well as other preschools and nurseries – such a mix can then offer flexibility for working parents. Your childminder is also welcome to drop off and pick up your child at St Mary’s.
Government preschool funding can be split across two or more organisations. Please ask our staff for details.
Session Times
Monday: 9 am – 12.50 pm*
Tuesday 9 am – 12 pm
Wednesday 9 am – 12.50 pm*
Thursday 9 am – 12 pm
Friday 9 am – 12.50 pm*
* Children bring along a packed lunch for these longer sessions.
A Typical Session
|
|
Tue/Thurs |
Mon/Wed/Fri |
|
Playgroup begins |
9.00am |
9.00am |
|
Registration/share and tell time |
9.20 |
9.20 |
|
Table top/floor activities |
9.40 |
9.40 |
|
Tidy up and hand washing |
10.30 |
10.30 |
|
Snack time |
10.45 |
10.45 |
|
Story and rhyme time |
11.15 |
11.15 |
|
Outdoor play |
11.30 |
11.30 |
|
Lunch time |
N/A |
12 noon |
|
Home time |
12 noon |
12.50 |
Extra Activities:
Cookery sessions are held weekly. Sporting Minis and early music sessions are held fortnightly. A small charge for these activities is added to the overall fees.
Playgroup Fees:
Monday / Wednesday / Friday: Funded children only (session covered by funding)
Tuesday / Thursday: £8.20
As with most preschool childcare, children are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education the term after their 3rd birthday. Any additional hours are charged at £3.32 per hour.
We do accept ‘Kiddy Vouchers’ and payment through the Accor scheme. Please ask if you have vouchers from another childcare payment scheme.
Fees as of Sep 2009
Duty Rota
Your help on the duty rota is a condition of your child’s attendance, with 1 session being required from each child’s parent or carer per term. This is a wonderful opportunity to find out what goes on during the session and on your duty day you become an invaluable member of the team.
Your tasks will include:
• Overseeing activities, as requested by the staff
• Preparing snacks and drinks
• Help tidy away and washing up
• Helping the children with hand washing, shoes and
coats.
If for any reason you are unable to help out at a morning session you can always help us by washing the dressing up clothes or preparing craft activities for future sessions.