Derwent Road Playgroup

Pre-School Playgroup

Location:
United Reformed Church,
Derwent Road,
Haresfinch,
St Helens,WA11 9AT
Directions:
Opposite St.Peter & Pauls School (Derwent Rd) in Church Hall. Passed Woodlands pub (on Woodlands Rd), first left turn after pub and St.Peter & Pauls Church going up the hill.
Questions Answered By This Childcare Provider:
  • Provides Free Early Education For 2 Year Olds: Yes
  • Are You Located Near To Public Transport Routes?: Yes
  • Do You Have Your Own Transport?: No
  • Do You Have Wheelchair Access?: Yes
    • Disabled access ramp (front entrance). Disabled access ramp (rear entrance). Disabled Toilet. Large open space (floor area). Provision altered to accomodate wheelchairs.
  • Do You Have Experience Catering For Various Cultural Provisions?: Yes
    • We adhere and uphold our 'equal opportunities' policy. Children already attend our setting from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Do You Speak Any Additional Languages Other Than English?: Yes
    • We would take assistance from outside professionals (interpreters) if required. Staff would also take up additional language training if required. duel language books/videos/posters/audio tapes.
  • Do You Have Experience In Catering For Individuals With Specific Needs?: Yes
    • Disables access throughout the setting. disabled toilet facilities. SENCO staf x 2. EYFS 'Every Child Matters'. Equal Opportunity Policy.
  • Specific Diets Catered For?: Yes
    • Information regarding dietary needs for children is taken from parents, and they are recorded on dietary sheets which staff observe daily during snack time, etc.
Service Description:
Our children are very happy and settled and enjoy their time with friends at Playgroup. Constant improvements are being made to the premises, i.e. flooring/new kitchen/disables access & toilets/outdoor garden area/grass area, canopy, soft play area & new surrounding fence, CCTV cameras. For thefuture /new windows.
Staff constantly accessing training - nvq2/3, early years qualified - some working towards Level 4. Self evaluating setting. Training accessed for additional outdoor resoources.
Telephone:
01744 20729
Mobile No.:
No information given
Web Site:
No information given
Availability:
Term Time Only
Daily Session Times:
  • Monday: 12:45 - 15:45
  • Tuesday: 08:45 - 11:45
  • Tuesday: 12:45 - 15:45
  • Wednesday: 12:45 - 15:45
  • Thursday: 08:45 - 11:45
  • Thursday: 12:45 - 15:45
  • Friday: 08:45 - 11:45
  • Friday: 12:45 - 15:45
Additional Availability or Pricing Information:

Open Term Time Only.
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 9.30am - 12.45pm.
Monday - Friday: 12.45pm - 3.15pm.
Age Range: 3 - 5 years (2 - 3yrs paid).
Facilities:
  • Art And Craft Activities
  • Books
  • Computer
  • Construction
  • Dance And Exercise
  • Dressing Up
  • Gardening
  • Healthy Food
  • Kitchen / Cooking / Baking
  • Library Visits
  • Open Space
  • Outdoor Play Area
  • Pets
  • Puzzles / Board Games
  • Quiet Area
  • Sand / Water Play
  • Songs And Rhymes
  • T.V / Video / D.V.D
  • Theme Days
  • Toys
  • Visits / Outings
Provides Free Early Years Education for 3 and 4 year olds:
Yes
Age Groups:
2 years to 4 years
Costs:
  • £4.00 per hour
  • £12.00 per session
Schools Visited:
No information given
Additional General Information:
Our children are very happy and settled and enjoy their time with friends at Playgroup. Constant improvements are being made to the premises, i.e. flooring/new kitchen/disables access & toilets/outdoor garden area/grass area, canopy, soft play area & new surrounding fence, CCTV cameras. For thefuture /new windows.
Staff constantly accessing training - nvq2/3, early years qualified - some working towards Level 4. Self evaluating setting. Training accessed for additional outdoor resoources.
Last Inspection Outcome:
Good
Last Updated:
26/04/2016 09:19:13