Squirrels Toddler and Playgroup
We are Ofsted registered and members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. Some quotes from parents: "My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed being part of your playgroup. She has made lots of new little friends and enjoyed new experiences. Thank you!" "My son has enjoyed his 18 months here at Squirrels. Staff friendly,patient and warm with the children. The playgroup is a gift to the local community." "Excellent year - thank you. Only sad it wasn't longer. You are doing a great job!" We are based in the Histon Baptist Church on Station Road and run two different groups: Toddler Drop-in Session - Thursdays 9:30-11:30am. Cost: £3 Aimed at children aged approximately 12 months and upwards, this is a drop-in session for toddlers and their carers. With a variety of different activities each week, craft, singing and a snack. Coffee for mums and dads too! A great way to get your toddler to meet and socialise with other children. Playgroup - Mondays, Wednesdays 9:30-12:00 Cost: £7.50 / Lunch Club 12:00-1:00pm. Cost: £3 For children aged 2 years 4 months and up. A session with a variety of activities to help the children learn through play and stimulate their social, physical, emotional and mental development. Children have the opportunity to choose from a range of activities including art, role-play, puzzles, construction toys etc. and also spend time playing outside. The session includes snack time and a story and singing session. For an additional cost, your child can bring a packed lunch and stay an extra hour at the end of the session and eat lunch with his/her friends. Children who are three in the autumn or spring-terms may qualify for funding (Nursery Education Grant) from the local authority.
Contact For more information, read our prospectus (MS/Word, 73KB) or contact us by for further details. To join the playgroup waiting list, or speak to staff at the toddler drop-in session. Alternatively, phone Michelle Webb (Admissions Secretary) on 07851406266. We welcome visits from prospective parents and children; if you are interested in joining our group, please do get in touch. If you are the parent of a child already attending one of our groups, there is lots of useful information on our "info for parents page", including our latest newsletters, information for parent-helpers and copies of our policies. Why not join our committee? For more information about being on a pre-school committee read this overview of the roles and tasks involved Vacancy We are currently looking to recruit a Playgroup Leader at Squirrels Toddler and Playgroup. To download information and application forms for our current vacancy, please click here. Fundraising in 2008 Squirrels relies on fundraising to buy equipment and keep the playgroup running. If you can help with our fundraising effort, by helping to organise events, manning stalls, putting up posters, baking cakes then please get in touch!
Thanks to GlaxoSmithKline, who have donated £500 towards new equipment for playgroup. Term Dates Summer Term 2009 Opens: Monday 20th Apr May Day: Monday 4th May Last playgroup: Wednesday 15th Jul Last toddlers: Thursday 16th Jul Half term: 25th - 29th May |
