About Us
Upton St Leonards Playgroup is a friendly, village Playgroup that caters for children from 2 years old who are eligible to start the term after their 2nd birthday.
We are a charity run organisation, so all income received from either fees or funding is retained by the playgroup to cover staff wages, equipment and resources.
Our Location
We are situated in Upton St Leonards Village Hall with sessions running from Monday to Friday.
The Upton St Leonards Village Hall is bright, spacious and centrally heated environment hosting some great facilities, The children have specially lowered toilets, a kitchen for cookery and meal preparation, a performance stage, and a newly refurbished fenced outdoor play area including a secure field, trim trail, and muddy play area. We also have a large range of play equipment, for indoors and outdoors, which is consistently updated and added to.
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Upton St Leonards has access to many local amenities for the children to enjoy. There are opportunities for trips to St Augustine's Farm Park, Over Farm and the local allotments to see the wildlife and grow produce.
Our Programs
Over time, we’ve designed and adapted programs to meet the high standards of today’s world of education. By providing a supportive environment, we make sure each child receives exactly what they need.
​​We separate our setting into two areas: Playgroup and Preschool. With access to two large and separate spaces within the village hall, children come to us from 2 years old to engage with our playgroup program. The preschool program is equipped to prepare your child for the transition to primary school. Follow the links below to read more about each setting.
Pre-School
Sessions for children aged 3Â and above
We believe that children thrive in an environment that values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
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Pre-school is a setting which promotes independence and fine tuning skills in preparation for the transition to primary school.
Playgroup
Sessions for children aged 2 and above
At Upton St Leonards, our mission consists of providing a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe. Our Playgroup offers various activities that are specifically designed to encourage each child’s growth. Through cooperative play and creative activities, kids reach their social, emotional and physical milestones naturally and with ease.