
Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup
“Staff are very caring and thoughtful”

Sessions and Fees
Mainstream Playgroup
3 – 5 years
The Pavilion
Our sessions run during term time.
Mondays: 9.00am to *12.00pm & 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Tuesdays: 9.00am to *12.00pm & 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Wednesdays: 9.00am to *12.00pm & 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Thursdays: 9.00am to *12.00pm & 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Fridays: 9.00am to *12.00pm & 12.00pm to 3.00pm
*Morning Sessions can be extended to 12.30pm to include lunch club. (When available)

We offer places for up to 24 children in each of our mainstream sessions. The children follow a play-based learning environment and we also liaise closely with the Bishopthorpe Infant School to ensure a smooth transition between Playgroup and school.
Session times and costs:
All children qualify for 3 & 4 year old Universal funding the term after their third birthday, giving you 15 hours per week free funded hours.
You may be eligible for an additional 15 hours, giving you 30 hours of funded childcare for 38 weeks a year. To apply for 30 hours funding register with the HMRC - www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Any childcare hours used over and above the 15/30 hours entitlement are chargeable.
9.00am to 12.00pm - £18.30
12.00pm to 3.00pm - £18.30
9.00am to 3.00pm - £36.60
“My child absolutely loves it at Playgroup. I think the trips he has been able to go on are excellent and it is great staff are able to spend time organising these.”
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