Monkchester Nursery Playgroup


Our Family Centre Building houses our Nursery Playgroup and has been part of our setting for over 11 years, now.
 
It has provision for 80 children, part time for up to a maximum of five sessions per week. Each session runs for three hours. Children aged between 2 and 3 years old are eligible for the playgroup. The term after children turn three, they move over to our 3 and 4 year old classes in the Main Nursery Building.

Parents should complete an application form for the Playgroup if they would like their child to attend. This can be obtained from the Nursery Office.
 
Children are allocated places for our Playgroup once they are two years of age, when spaces become available.

Many children qualify for free Playgroup provision as part of the Government’s ‘Two Year Offer’ scheme. Qualification for this scheme is dependent upon individual circumstances such as benefits or low income. Ask the Childcare Manager or staff in the Office for help to complete an application for this scheme.
 
 
We also offer free places of up to 15 hours and 30 hours under the government's Working Parents Grant. Parents can ask at the Office for help to apply for this grant if they think they are eligible and staff will guide you through the process online.
 
For those families who do not qualify for either of these grants, places are available at a small fee of £10.00 per session.
 
From the term after the child is three years of age, the Playgroup place is provided free of charge when children receive up to 30 hours in the Nursery.