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St Peter's Playgroup # St Peter's Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The O'Sullivan Centre Sacred Heart Church, 63 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AN · Kent Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Peter's Playgroup in Sittingbourne has been providing a secure and enjoyable environment for children aged two years to school age for over 35 years. The playgroup focuses on learning through play, viewing itself as both an extension of the home and a preparatory step for formal schooling and life skills. It operates during school terms, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The team is highly experienced, fully qualified, and dedicated to ensuring children receive excellent care, development, and learning opportunities. As a registered charity (registration number: 1167833), St Peter's Playgroup strives to keep its hourly rates as low as possible for families not receiving government funding. The playgroup is regulated by OFSTED, holding a 'Good' rating, and Kent County Council. It also supports children with special educational needs (SEN), preparing all children for a smooth transition to school. Both government-funded and fee-paying children are welcome. Our ethos St Peter's Playgroup views itself as an extension of the home and a preparatory step for school and life skills, focusing on learning through play. They are dedicated to providing excellent care, development, and learning opportunities for children aged two to school age. The playgroup also supports children with special educational needs (SEN) and aims for a smooth transition to school for all. What it's like Children are settled, confident and happy at St Peter's Playgroup, where they engage in challenging activities planned by staff. They learn about various topics, from the properties of water to the habitats of bees, and develop imaginative play skills. The setting also promotes good health and hygiene, physical development, and strong communication skills. Charity-run Learning through play Supports SEN children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 08:30 to 15:00 Monday to Friday (school term time) Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Peter's Playgroup Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10221200 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204922)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527149) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://st-peters-playgroup.co.uk/) The O'Sullivan Centre Sacred Heart Church, 63 West Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 1AN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.72931/51.34088/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sittingbourne - [Day nurseries in Sittingbourne](/search?q=Sittingbourne) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-peter-s-playgroup-me10-1an-2527149) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Peter's Playgroup Last inspected 7 December 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are settled, confident and happy at St Peter's Playgroup, where they engage in challenging activities planned by staff. They learn about various topics, from the properties of water to the habitats of bees, and develop imaginative play skills. The setting also promotes good health and hygiene, physical development, and strong communication skills. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have made significant changes to their practice since their last inspection, including attending regular training to implement and teach all areas of learning. - All staff establish secure and trusting relationships with children, fostering a good sense of belonging and positive well-being. - Staff support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress, partly by creating a sensory room. - The manager closely monitors the quality of education and care, providing helpful feedback to staff and encouraging them to evaluate their practice together. - Staff establish positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed about their children's progress and sharing photographs of their activities. Areas to develop - 1 further support staff to manage children's behaviour in a way that supports children to learn about why and how their behaviour affects themselves and others - 2 support staff to review the organisation of changes in routines, to ensure that all children remain fully engaged and know what is expected of them throughout Inspection #10221200 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204922) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support all children to make good progress. This includes those children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, staff have created a sensory room to help children feel calm when they become overwhelmed. Staff use additional funding effectively to meet the individual learning needs of children. For instance, they have recently purchased sensory equipment. Outdoor space All children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn to move in different ways. This includes building and negotiating obstacles, using crates and tyres. ## Parent Reviews of St Peter's Playgroup 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJM9f1a-jirajtGRpzT85XgRriKtezp-w3wv4cq4-MMcwsClA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ivano 9 years ago Lovely place. The teacher are very good with the children and follow their progress closely. It's also cheaper than other nurseries. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBaWZlQkV3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df2ab5937c1345:0xeeadc47008297fcd) Reviews from Google for St Peter's Playgroup. 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