Doxey pre-school playgroup is based in the church hall of St Thomas and St Andrews church, Doxey, Stafford.
If after looking at our blog you would like to speak to someone about a place for your child please telephone 07950940845 and ask to speak to Mrs Kanwal (supervisor).
or alternatively email us from our website in the link section of this blog
Playgroup meets every Monday to Friday from 9.15am -11.45 am
Cost per session £4.00
We are closed for L.E.A school holidays.
Fees can be paid weekly or termly if prefered. Our main collection day is Friday. You can if this is inconvient pay at other times of the week but please ensure you sign the fee sheet to confirm payment has been made. This is for your protection, especially when paying with cash. As it represents your proof of payment.
Parents are advised that fees must be paid during times of absence from Playgroup due to illness or holidays.
There is no charge for periods when playgroup is closed for official LEA holidays.
Government funded places are available for children the term after their third birthday. To qualify for these places children must already be on role when the headcount takes place (usually April and October).
Qualifying children will be entitled to five free sessions per week.
Children become eligible for funding the term after their third bithday e.g. a child who turns three between September and December, would be funded from January.
Going to school based nursery
Children who are three on or before August 31st will be eligible for a place in a school based nursery class from the begining of the September term.
If however you feel your child is not socially or educationally ready to move on to a school setting. They can remain at pre-school for a further year. Taking up a place in nursery or reception class the following September (depending on if they are aged 3 or 4 on the 31st August of that year).
Friday is 'Stay and Play' Parents with younger siblings or parents within the community can come along and join us for the morning. Children under two years of age can not be left unattended at playgroup because of insurance and registration restrictions.
