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EARLY LEARNING
Community Partnerships
Partnerships of local providers of early years education and care exist in both Dringhouses and Woodthorpe. More information on www.qca.org.uk or from members of the partnerships mentioned below.
West Thorpe Pre-School Playgroup
West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe,YO24 2PN
Supervisor; Pia Powell, Tel 07900 413718
Friendly and inclusive OFSTED-registered playgroup with dedicated and qualified staff. A charity run by parents for parents.
Sessions are held during term time;
| Toddlers (birth - pre-school years) |
Monday 9.45 am-11.15 am |
Parents and carers can relax and socialise while the children play with a great variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment. Fees are only charged from six months of age upwards.
| Playgroup (2½ - school age) |
Monday 12.30-3 pm |
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Other weekdays 9.30 am-12 noon |
We aim to provide a happy and secure environment which encourages all children to be confident and independent. After their third birthday, children receive free sessions thanks to nursery education funding.
York College Day Nursery
Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, YO23 1UA
Nursery Manager tel 01904 770344
High quality care and education for children aged 0-5. A member of the Woodthorpe Community Partnership.
Monday to Friday 8am to 6 pm all year round, except Bank Holidays, between Christmas and New Year and for one week at Easter.
Sure Start Drop-In
Foxwood Community Centre, Bellhouse Way
Contact: Maureen Cartarer
Tel 01904 796411
Pre-school 0 to 5 yrs. Come and meet other Mums and their children.
Monday and Wednesday, 9.30 to 11.30 am
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St. Edward's Playgroup
Scout Hall, St. Edward's Church, Tadcaster Road
Tel 07904 493149
A registered charity run by a parent committee, we offer a welcoming and caring environment, professional and qualified staff and a chance for parents and carers to play and active part in their child's pre-school learning.
| Parents & Toddlers: | Tuesday & Thursday 1.30 - 3.00 pm (0 - 2½ yrs)
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| Playgroup: | Monday 9.15 - 11.45 am 'Rising fives' (4 - 5 yrs)
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| | Tuesday to Friday 9.15 - 11 45 am (2½ - 5 yrs) |
- National curriculum based.
- Pre-school funding available.
- OFSTED regulated.
- Affiliated to the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
- Member of Dringhouses Early Years Partnership.
French for Fidgets
West Thorpe Church and St. Edward's Church
| Contact: Lucy Amos BA(Hons), PGCE |
tel 01904 706565 |
Classes for children 11/2 to 5 years accompanied by a parent or carer.
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At St. Edward's Church, Tuesdays 11 - 11.45 am |
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At West Thorpe Church, Thursdays 1.45 - 2.30 pm |
Full information on www.littlefidgets.co.uk or ring Lucy
The Wendy House Children's Nursery
28 St. Helen's Road, Dringhouses, YO24 1HR
Open Mon-Fri, 8.15-5.45 tel 01904 704468
A well established nursery with fully qualified and mature staff offering a pre-school educational curriculum in a happy, caring family atmosphere. LEA approved and subsidised places for eligible 3 to 4 year olds. Full and part time places available for children 0 -5 years.
A member of Dringhouses Early Years Partnership.
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