Playgroups or pre-school playgroups are where three to five year olds, and sometimes younger children, can explore and experiment in a safe and stimulating environment. Most groups offer half-day sessions, usually in the morning on weekdays during term time. They are usually, but not always, closed for school holidays.
Charges range upwards from around £1 per session and most groups have a waiting list. There should be at least one adult for every eight children and pre-schools often rely on parents and carers to get involved. Groups have to be registered by Ofsted, which carries out inspections at least once a year.
Pre-school playgroups
- Alpha Pre-school
- Arnott Pre-school
- Barnfield Project Creche
- Bluebells Nursery at Brooklands Primary School
- Charlton Family Centre
- Courtyard Nursery
- Crafty Wizards Pre-school
- Earl Rise Pre-school
- Fabulous Tots
- Heronsgate Pre-school
- Lionel Road Pre-school
- Nightingale Nursery
- Nightingale Vale Pre-school
- Playwell Pre-school
- Plumstead Common Pre-school
- Ripplings Pre-school
- Royal Eltham Pre-school
- Saplings Pre-school
- Shrewsbury House Pre-school
- Springfield Creche