Playgroup

Since August 2009, Compass Playgroup has been located in the Annexe building of Dean Park Primary School, conveniently situated in the heart of the village. We share this buildingwith Dean Park Nursery and have our own dedicated bright and spacious room, cloakroom and outdoor play area. The playroom was repainted and revamped in October 2019, providing a natural and calm feel to the space, which has been a great hit with the children and parents alike! We also have a great outdoor space with lots of opportunity for outdoor play.

Compass children benefit greatly from cohabiting with Dean Park Nursery, as we have access to various nursery facilities both indoors and outdoors. This familiarisation with the nursery environment and its staff makes the children’s move from playgroup to nursery a smooth and happy transition.

Outdoor Play

Compass Playgroup has a great outdoor play area, where the children play on trikes and scooters on a daily basis. It is a secure gated area with fantastic new toys, a playhouse and slide and a sand pit. We also have a mud kitchen which the children love - don't worry, we put them in overalls and wellies to protect their clothes - it's all part of the fun.

We aim to get the children outside every day, weather permitting. On warmer days, we serve snacks and have stories and songs outside. We also encourage the children to plant and care for our flowers and plants

Our day...

08:30 - Breakfast Club begins for those who wish to attend.

08.55 - Parents and children arrive. Parents will hang up the children’s outdoor clothing, sign their children in, settle them, then say goodbye. [parents use this opportunity to read the information board and take any leaflets, letters, newsletters home to read].

09.10 - Supervised free play – children may choose their activities (messy and creative play, construction, jigsaws and puzzles, role play, books, small world play)

10.20 - Tidy up time – everyone gets involved, sorting and putting toys and activities away.

10.30 - All children wash hands. Snack time, all the children sit together and enjoy a healthy snack

10.50 - Active play – if weather permits, the children will be outside playing with bikes, scooters, balls, etc or if inclement, will be indoors using the climbing frame, or the nursery climbing room.

11.30 - Group time – the children will come together to either sing songs, play musical instruments, listen to a story or even do some acting out of a favourite story! Children will collect their treasure from the treasure box.

11.40 - End of the session and it's home time for the children. For those staying on, it's 'Lunch Club' time and then a transfer to nursery or a later pick up by their parent.

Afternoons. After lunch we take the older children on outings in the local community, nature walks and trips to the play park. We promote and help them with independence and have a large selection of games for older children.

Sessions and Fees...

Playgroup fees are shown in the table below. They are payable monthly in arrears.

Morning
Day: Mon - Fri
Time: 8:55am - 11:40am
Cost: £8

Afternoon
Day: Mon - Thurs
Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: £20