Laleham Church Playgroup Enrollment
Age Range
Fees and Billing
Admissions
The age range for child enrollment is from 2½ to under 5 years. Each morning, up to 32 children can attend and are divided into two groups: Cats (for older children) and Kittens (for younger children). For full details on how age affects group placement at our playgroup and information about playgroup fees, please refer to our Admissions
The age range for child enrollment is from 2½ to under 5 years. Each morning, up to 32 children can attend and are divided into two groups: Cats (for older children) and Kittens (for younger children). For full details on how age affects group placement at our playgroup and information about playgroup fees, please refer to our Admissions Policy. Our opening times are Monday to Friday from 8:15 am to 9:00 am for an optional Breakfast Club, followed by the main session from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We operate during term time only, which is up to 38 weeks a year, focusing on early childhood education.
Admissions
Fees and Billing
Admissions
Our Admissions List for child enrollment is organised by year groups and arranged according to date of birth. A list is considered full when it comprises 18 children with birthdays between 1st September and 31st August.
Once a list is full, children's names will be placed on a Reserve List, prioritised as follows:
- looked-after chil
Our Admissions List for child enrollment is organised by year groups and arranged according to date of birth. A list is considered full when it comprises 18 children with birthdays between 1st September and 31st August.
Once a list is full, children's names will be placed on a Reserve List, prioritised as follows:
- looked-after children,
- siblings,
- children of parents on the electoral roll of All Saints Church, Laleham,
- the date the application was received.
Once you are registered with us, Louise Hawthorn will inform you regarding which List your child is waiting in, ensuring you stay updated about the early childhood education process, including playgroup fees.
Fees and Billing
Fees and Billing
Fees and Billing
For child enrollment, children under three at the start of the term are charged £32 per 4-hour session. Some families may qualify for Free Early Education for Two-year-olds (FEET) funding, which you can learn more about at www.surreycc.gov.uk/fis. Additionally, many working families can claim an extra 15 to 30 hours of free childcare each
For child enrollment, children under three at the start of the term are charged £32 per 4-hour session. Some families may qualify for Free Early Education for Two-year-olds (FEET) funding, which you can learn more about at www.surreycc.gov.uk/fis. Additionally, many working families can claim an extra 15 to 30 hours of free childcare each week, detailed at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. Children over three at the term's start who do not have Free Early Years Entitlement (FEE) will incur playgroup fees at the current FEE rate for the 2025/26 period, which is £8.00 per hour or £32 per session. Breakfast Club is available for £6.00 per session. For comprehensive information on admissions procedures, fees, billing, and assistance with childcare costs, please refer to our Admissions Policy.