Working together with family and friends to create an inclusive and fun place to be!
Welcome to Matlock Pre-school Playgroup
About Us
Working together with family and friends to create an inclusive and fun place to be!
Matlock Pre-School is registered by OFSTED to provide childcare and Early Years Education.
We provide care and education for children 2 years to 5 years old, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Our professional staff provide a safe, secure and caring environment where learning, play and fun come together, ensuring your child is happy and protected at all times. We welcome all children and families into our setting regardless of race, religion, culture, ability, sexuality or gender.
Our Vision
to support children’s well-being and help them to build positive relationships with their peers and adults.
enhance the learning and development of all children.
help children to reach their full potential
provide an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment, creating happy and confident children.
cherish our partnership with parents and carers, valuing them as first educators of their children and encouraging parents and carers to become part of the Matlock Pre-School family.
Matlock Pre-School Playgroup has adopted the Pre-School Learning Alliance constitution.
Our Fees are currently £13.50 for each 3 hour session at both sites. Or to add additional hours we charge an hourly rate of £4.50 per hour.
We accept childcare vouchers, and 2, 3 and 4 year Early Years funding.
Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is a registered Charity (number 1202497).
Our Settings
Established for over 60 years
Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is a charity committee run Pre-school.
We aim to offer high quality pre-school learning for children aged 2 to 5 years old in a safe and nurturing environment.
We have two sites; The Tin Hut and Woolley Road...
The Tin Hut looks after our younger children aged 2-3 years
We offer morning sessions Monday to Friday: 9am - 12pm
Woolley Road provides for the pre-school children (aged 3 - 4 years) prior to their start at School
We offer morning or afternoon sessions, with the option to stay for a full day:
8.50am - 11.50am
or
12.20pm - 3.20pm
or
8.50am - 3.20pm (a full day)
For more information about each site please click below.
Term Dates
Autumn Term
5th September 2023 - 22nd December 2023
October Half Term:
30th October - 3rd November 2023
Spring Term
8th January 2024 - 28th March 2024
February Half Term:
19th February - 23rd February 2024
Summer Term
15th April 2024 - 23rd July 2024
May Half Term:
27th May - 2nd June 2023
INSET DAYS:
Monday 4th September 2023
Monday 6th November 2023
Monday 26th February 2024
Monday 17th June 2024
Friday 28th June 2024 (Summer Trip)
Contact Us
205 Smedley Street, Matlock DE4 3JD
and
50 Woolley Rd, Matlock DE4 3HU
Kirsty Tonks Manager - 07792 353802
Expansion to Early Years Funding
Funded places for 2 year old children
From April 2024 the Government is rolling out the start of it's expansion to Early Years Funding!
If you have a child that has already turned two or will be turning two before 31st March 2024, they may be entitled to 15 hours Funded childcare.
Parents will need to be working, to find out if you are eligible please visit: https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working
If you are eligible, you will be given a code and then you can access funding the term after your child's 2nd Birthday. You can sign up for Funded places by contacting tinhut205@gmail.com or speaking to Cassie on 07368855743.