Chesterton Playgroup

Chesterton Playgroup

Chesterton Playgroup is situated in the old village hall on Alchester Road in the village of Chesterton. We cater for children from the age of 2-5. We accept two and three year funded children. The maximum children we can have in any one session is 21.

We have recently had an Ofsted inspection in February 2023 and are Ofsted rated "Good". We are open during school term times from 9:00am-3:00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9:00am-12:00pm on a Friday this will change as of the 19th of April to a 3pm closure. 

If you would like any further information please contact us at admin@chestertonplaygroup.org.uk or phone us on: 07722 780760. 

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Good
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
EY467410Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
19/06/2014Inspection (Early Years Register)Requires Improvement
03/06/2015Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Good
16/05/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
01/02/2023Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Who to contact

Contact Name
Julia Hawkins
Contact Position
Chesterton Playgroup Pre-School Manager
Telephone
01869360593 01869360593
E-mail
admin@chestertonplaygroup.org.uk
Website
www.chestertonplaygroup.org.uk
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Where to go

Address
The Village Hall
Alchester Road
Chesterton
Bicester
Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX26 1UN
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Costs

Costs
£15  Per session

Availability

Age Ranges
From 2 years to 4 years

Additional Information

Providing services to
0 - 4 years (pre-school)
Children

Inclusion Information

Details
There is only one small step to enter the building
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
Moderate learning difficulties
ADHD
Asthma
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Eczema
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Dyspraxia
Details
Special needs experience criteria has been chosen based on children who have previously attended our setting
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Details
We make sure we are a nut free setting and dietary requiremants/allergies are catered for in the setting
Can make special cultural provisions
Experience
Yes
Details
We celebrate festivals and cultures around the world through activites and educational resources. We also have children of dual languages on the setting and we work with families to support their children in the setting

Childcare Information

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Term Time
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes
30 hour summary
We will be accepting children for the 30 hours funding but we are only open 27 hours and this will remain so for the forseeable future.

Opening Times & Facilities

Facilities
Messy Play Area
Arts and crafts
Playroom
Water play
Dressing up
Sandpit
0 - 1 steps into building
Cooking
Accessible toilet
Garden
Accessible changing facilities
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

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