Our Playgroup
We have created a new allotment area in our toddler room garden which will provide lots of opportunities for growing our own food in the next year.
Our Toddler room
Our toddler room is open daily for children aged 2 -3.
Our opening hours for this room are; Monday 8:45 - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:45 - 11:45am
Wednesday 8:45 - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:45 - 3:30pm
Friday 8:45 - 11:45am
We provide a range of activities for the children based on interests and current development.
We have a wonderful woodland garden & make use of all the diverse outdoor spaces that the school site offers us.
Our Toddler room daily routine
8.45 - Welcome & registration
9-10.15 - Activities - This includes 'free flow' play in both inside & outside areas
9:30 -10:15 - Rolling snack time
10:50 - Tidy up time
11.00- Whole group outdoor play or activity such as the gym/MUGA or field.
11.45- Home time for morning children
12.00 - Lunchtime
12.30 - Resting and reading opportunities. Carpet a
2.00 Tidy up time
2.30 - Snack time
3.00 - Group time
3.30 - Home time
Pre-school room
We accept children into our pre-school room the term after their 3rd birthday. We provide a range of activities for the children based on interests and current themes such as Autumn.
We offer a 'free-flow' based play where children have the option of moving freely between the inside or outside environments,
We go out in all weathers! All children are encourage to explore the outdoor areas. We have mud kitchens, climbing equipment and digging areas in both gardens.
Funding
To find out if you are eligible for funding, or to explore the options available to you and your family, visit the Best start in life website for a hub of parenting knowledge.
Our daily routine
8.45am - Welcome & registration
9-10:50 - Activities - This includes 'free flow' and activities & resources based on current interests and next stages of development.
9:30-10:15 Rolling snack time
10.50 - Tidy up time
11:00 -Whole group activity such as the gym, MUGA or bikes.
12.00- Lunchtime
12.30-1pm -Calm activities such as reading, carpet activities.
1pm - Afternoon registration
1:10pm - 2:50pm - Free play including free flow into the garden and adult led activities.
2.15- Rolling Snack time
2.50- Tidy-up time
3.00 - Group activity & home time begins
Fees & extras
Nailsworth Playgroup provide high quality care to all children regardless of funding type. We accept 2-year economic funding (15 hours) as well as working parent 2-year and 3-year old funding (30 hours). Children who turn 3 years are eligible for universal 3-year funding from the term after their birthday.
Hours attended over the funded entitlement will be charged at the following rate:
Our Toddler room - £6.00 per hour
Our Preschool room - £5.75 per hour
Invoices are sent on Tapestry monthly and fees are paid by the 14th of the month. Payments can be made by bank transfer, cash or childcare vouchers.
Charges
Little lunches are charged at £3 per week for those who wish to use that option in the little room.
Hot school dinners can be ordered for £2.61 per day and paid via the app Parentpay. We can set you up an account for this when your child starts.
We do not charge any extras. Snacks and activities are included in funded places and private fees. A playgroup t-shirt will be gifted to your child on their settle sessions.
