Abbeydale Playgroup

About this day nursery

Abbeydale Playgroup, established in 1985, is a registered charity dedicated to providing a safe and joyful environment for children in Matson, Gloucester. The playgroup focuses on sessional childcare for children from two years old, offering a stimulating setting where children can develop essential social and learning skills.

The curriculum adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with staff utilising the Tapestry platform to share children's progress with parents through observations, photos, and videos. The playgroup is managed by a passionate team of qualified staff and supported by a voluntary committee of parents, ensuring a community-focused approach to early years education.

They actively encourage parent involvement through their committee, highlighting its crucial role in the playgroup's continued operation. Abbeydale Playgroup also provides a breakfast club and offers opportunities for pre-school children to transition smoothly to school life.

Our ethos

Abbeydale Playgroup follows the EYFS framework, is committed to providing a stimulating setting for children to develop social and learning skills. They value community involvement and focus on supporting children's transition to school life.

What it's like

Children thrive in this stimulating and exciting playgroup where staff welcome them with a kind, nurturing nature and support their independence and school readiness. The manager and team deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum, adapting teaching to individual needs so children make very good progress and beam with pride as they achieve.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged hourly as a sessional rate. Invoices are issued on a termly basis with an integrated payment plan available. A registration fee applies, which includes a t-shirt, though this is waived for funded two-year-olds.