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Childcare in Penkridge

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Out of School Clubs/Holiday Schemes

St. Michael's First School Out of School Care Service -
 
We aim to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children of school age, before and after normal school hours, some school holidays and inset days - please ask staff for details.
 
The children are supervised by qualified staff, who work together to provide a harmonised atmosphere for all.
We are Ofsted registered and our last inspection in June 2006 was assessed as satisfactory.
 
We are based on the school premises and use our own room, the school hall, playground or playing fields for our activities.  During the poorer weather we are able to accommodate a range of indoor activities, whether it be quiet/homework time, games, written activities like word searches or just time to "chill out" after a hard day.  Art sessions are run twice weekly with one of them including looking at specific foreign countries.  Other special themed sessions are run once a month.   Refreshments are available free of charge or children are able to eat their own snacks.

Our opening times are 8am to start of school and 3.15pm to 6pm Monday to Friday inclusive.
We are able to accept other local school children by prior agreement.
 
For more information give us a call on 07758 155699 and we will do our best to meet your requirements. 
 
You can also contact the Chairman, Mrs Debbie Cooper on 01785 716727.

TURTLES CHILDREN'S NURSERY  - Wolverhampton Road, PENKRIDGE - Tel: 01785 716111

The former police station has been extensively refurbished and customised to provide accommodation to the highest possible standard for the children.  A fully comprehensive fire alarm system and CCTV along with a stringent security systems ensures the safety of your child.

At Penkridge a highly experienced management team, which includes a qualified teacher along with a Nursery Manager, with a proven track record, will ensure that your child’s care and development needs are met and that each child is provided with the opportunities to develop to their full potential in a happy, caring and welcoming environment.

We will deliver an educational curriculum, which develops imaginations, inspires delight, creates wonder and piques curiosity.   Through play and structured activities we will teach the children life skills and encourage early literacy and numeracy in readiness for entrance to school.    All of our existing facilities currently have waiting lists for places, which is an indication of the high level of service we provide for children in our care.  For further details please phone 01785 716111
Turtles at Marshbrook - Telephone 01785 712780
 

Registered Childminders

Mrs Lindsey Kendrick - Registered Childminder.  Fully trained with 13 years Experience.  Non-smoking, friendly, homely environment.  Full or Part-time vacancy at the moment. 
Telephone: 01785 714393
Mrs R L Salt - Registered Childminder, offers welcoming, homely environment.  Regular activities for all ages including arts and crafts, baking and outdoor play.  Full or part time place available at the moment. 
Telephone: 01785 713138  or Email
Mrs Vivienne Smith - Telephone: 01785 714129
Mrs Barbara Parker - Telephone:  01785 714598

Play Groups, Toddlers Groups, Nurseries

JUBILEE PLAYGROUP  Est. 1977
Room 34, Haling Dene Centre, Cannock Road, Penkridge
Jubilee Playgroup is a small caring playgroup with charitable status.  Staff are qualified and motivated, all are mothers themselves and have many years experience looking after young children.  The Playgroup is open on five days a week - Monday to Friday mornings from 9.15am to 11.45am during term time.

The aims of the playgroup are to provide suitable play for children from 2 years of age to develop independence whilst allowing them to mix with others of their own age in a safe, happy and comfortable environment.  The children are also encouraged to take part in playgroup activities.  The morning is structured to give the children a gentle introduction to their future schooling.  During the morning, children play, have the opportunity to take part in craftwork, have a short break with a snack and a drink, have story time and sing etc.  Weather permitting we also take the opportunity to play outside in the lovely grounds.

As part of the Children Act 1989, the playgroup is inspected annually by OFSTED and we have always been very highly approved. There is no discrimination between any children.  We have nappy changing facilities and will be happy to discuss individual children's needs. We have also always been highly recommended by satisfied parents.

In order to keep our fees low we hold occasional fund raising events, and there are also occasional meetings where parents are welcome to come along and share their ideas.

Fees at present are £5 per session, to be paid in full at the beginning of each half term.

If you would like more information pay us a visit in Room 34, or contact joint Playgroup Supervisor Mrs Sharon Bishop on 07913 822991.  We look forward to seeing you
Turtles at Marshbrook - Telephone 01785 712780
Princefield First School (Nursery Class) - Telephone 01785 714050
Rainbow Mother and Toddler Group

At the Haling Dene Centre, Cannock Road, Penkridge 
Meets every Thursday during term time from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. £1.50 per family. Great Toys, friendly group, babies welcome, activities for 18 months+   
We welcome parents with children aged between 0-3 years
Contact:  Secretary - 01785 714157

Little Treasures DAY NURSERY

Little Treasures is a modern, well equipped day nursery situated in extensive gardens within greenbelt countryside.

We have places for 36 children, offering high quality care within a caring, safe and friendly environment for children aged 0-8 years.  Our dedicated staff are experienced in providing a stimulating and fun atmosphere, in which all children are able to learn and play.

Through a wide range of activities, we aim to meet the needs of all children in our care, capturing imaginations, encouraging self-confidence and developing individual personalities.  Due to the increasing hectic life styles of modern society, we recognise the need for flexibility.   Therefore, Little Treasures offer a variety of care facilities, catered to each families individual needs.

To book a place or for further information please call:  01785 711025  Highbrooke, Boscomoor Lane, Penkridge

Open 8-6 Monday to Friday 51 weeks
Local School/Nursery drop off and pick up
High staff:child ratios
Ofsted Registered
Booking accepted on a "first come, first served" basis within each age range

Penkridge Pre–School Playgroup - Room 14 at Haling Dene Centre
Penkridge Pre - School Playgroup caters for children aged between 2 and 5yrs.
 Aims: The basis of the Playgroup is to give children a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment in which to develop social skills and experience a form of play
perhaps not available at home.

Meets:         9.15 am - 11.45 am Monday to Friday during school term time. Room 14 Haling Dene Centre
Subs:           £3.20 per session.    Fees are paid each half term.
Contacts:    Secretary -  Sam Le-Rue   tel:   07887 616296
                 Treasurer -   Ann Smith   tel: 715120 or call in at Room 14 Haling Dene Centre during session times.
Further information about our Playgroup.
 Penkridge Pre - School Playgroup has been running for over 30 years and is a member of the Pre - school Playgroup Association.  It is administered by an annually elected committee at the AGM each October.

The Playgroup employs five members of staff and is also helped by parent volunteers, without whose help we could not survive. The fees are paid each half term which covers the rent of rooms, wages and running expenses.  We have regular fund raising events organised by the committee with all proceeds going towards 'extras' for the children i.e. new toys, outings, parties, presents etc.

Children learn through play and we provide activities which: -

·               Stimulate children's creativity and imagination e.g. painting, gluing, sand, water, dressing up.
·          Enrich their language development through stories, songs, conversation, finger & hand puppets.
·          Enable children to come to terms with their own lives and express their feelings :- role play, stories.
·          Encourage the development of manipulative skills :- building blocks, Lego, playdough.
·          Offer the chance to explore and enjoy natural materials:- water, sand, leaves, playdough
·          Develop muscular strength and co-ordination e.g. large play equipment, outdoor play.
·          Establish the use of symbols and patterns which form the basis of reading and writing: - crayoning,    peg  boards, book corner, painting, puzzles.
·          Help children to respect and enjoy the companionship of adults and other children: -conversation, joint activities, sharing.
·          Create habits of listening and concentrating e.g. register, telephone, story-telling
·          Extend children's understanding of science and the world around them : outings, books, visitors, cooking, growing things.
        Respond to children's need to explore through their senses :- water, sand, music, collage.

Chairperson: Mrs Sue Seddon Tel. 780444
 Treasurer: Mrs Ann Smith  Tel. 715120
 Secretary: Miss Sam Le-Rue Tel. 07887 616296

Also Jojingles Music and Movement Classes for under 5's at the Penkridge Leisure Centre on Friday mornings. Click here for details.

 © Bevan Craddock 2007