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Children's Playgroups in
Solihull
Children's playgroups
in the Solihull area. Also includes OFSTED registered child minders.
See also Children's Nurseries & Daycare
Busy Bees Toddler Group
St. Stephen's Church Centre, Coppice Road, Solihull.
Thursdays 1.15-2.45pm, term time only. Catering for children
under
5 years of age, we offer a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
with a variety of toys and books, ride-ons, themed art & craft
activities,
and music-teacher-led singing sessions.
There is a designated baby
area. Drink and biscuit provided for
children and accompanying
adults. £1.50 per session;
70p per additional child.
Access is via
side door to left of building.
Telephone
0121 705 1817
Butterflies Pre School Playgroup
Educare for children aged between 2 years school age.
The group runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
9.30am-12.00pm
Cheeky Chipmunks Daycare
West Shirley 3 minutes from Colebrook pub
Full and part time care, including after school care and school
holidays.
Ages from 0-10 yrs. OFSTED registered
Telephone 0121 745 1311 or 07816 465 288
for enquiries ask for Cindy.
Cheswick Chimps Wrap Around Care
We aim to provide children with good quality childcare between
the hours of
11.30am - 3.30pm. Ideal for those attending morning
playgroup.
Lunch Club Available. Contact Sally Round
on 01564 703336
www.cheswickgreenprimary.co.uk/Cc_chch.htm
Dorridge Pre-School Playgroup
We are a member of the Pre-School Learning
Alliance and
the Early Years Childcare Partnership. We aim to provide a
happy, safe and stimulating environment where each child
can explore and develop their social, communication, physical
and creative skills. Contact Linda on 01564 730108.
Elmdon Playgroup
Based out of Valley Church Centre, Gaydon Road, Solihull
(next to park) Elmdon Playgroup provides a friendly and nurturing
environment for children aged from 2.5 years during term time on
Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday mornings. The playgroup is OFSTED
inspected, a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and
registered to receive Nursery Education Grant Funding
(all children qualify for this the term following their 3rd birthday).
The staff are appropriately qualified and their own children have
attended the Playgroup. We would be happy to receive your enquiry
and arrange informal visits. If you would like further information
please contact Cathy Price on 0121 743 0894 or email at the
address below. Thank you.
Email:
elmdonplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk
www.elmdonplaygroup.co.uk
Early Birds Nursery & Kids Club
Located in the grounds of Knowle Primary School, offering
optional all-day care with the school.
See www.earlybirds.co.uk
for more
details.
Freddie Frogs Playgroup
'Fredie Frog's' Themed soft play activities for babies and toddlers
meeting at 'The Bridge' Shirley on Wednesday am, Solihull Lodge
Community Centre on Thursday am, Dickens Heath Village Hall on
Thursday pm and Friday am at St George and St Teresa parish
centre, Dorridge
Further info contact 07704 807401 or 07973 839385
Fun French and Spanish clubs
Children learn naturally through songs, games, stories and activities.
Established in 1985, LCF UK Ltd now teaches over 50,000 children nationwide
each week through its structured and proven courses, designed to stimulate
children's natural enthusiasm for language and communication.
Tel 0121 244 4355.
www.lcfclubs.com/lorrainehughes
Email:
lorrainehughes@lcfclubs.com
Gymboree
Gymboree Solihull will be holding gym and fitness classes from
September 2008. We are part
of the UK's leading pre-school
development programme and our
classes support the physical
social and emotional development of
children through physical
play activites. We cater for children from
birth to 5.
For details visit www.gymboree-uk.com
or call 07853 998566
Email: solihull@gymboree-uk.com
Happy Hands Pre-School Playgroup
Happy Hands Pre-School Playgroup has been in operation for over
40 years and is accredited by the 'Pre-School Learning Alliance'
and is Ofsted inspected.
Playgroup is run by experienced staff
who hold relevant childcare qualifications, First Aid certificates
and who have lots of enthusiasm for their work!
Happy Hands Pre-School provides a happy, safe and stimulating
environment for each child. They have the opportunity to explore
and develop their social, physical, communicative and creative skills
Please arrange to visit us with your child to see Playgroup in
operation.
For more information please contact:
Linda Crossland, Playgroup Manager on 01564 730108
Registered Charity Number 1019722.
Jolly Tots Playgroup
We are situated in Solihull Methodist Church Hall Solihull. A caring
environment meeting the needs of all children. Experienced staff
level 3, 2 and the manager who has 5 years experience with
B.A (Hons) in Early Childhood education Studies.
Email: sweets_sweets4@hotmail.com
Kidz Club
A club for 7-12 year olds held on Wednesday evenings during
term time
at Cranmore Infant School, Northland Road, Solihull.
www.kidzklubsolihull.info
The Pre-school Learning Alliance represents and
supports 16,000 community pre-schools in England.
www.pre-school.org.uk
Jo Jingles
Music and movement classes with an educational slant for children
1-4 years
old. Various classes held in and around the Solihull area.
Structured classes
run by a fully trained and qualified Jo Jingles
teacher. For further details
contact Karen Clark on 0121 243 9119
www.jojingles.co.uk
Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School
Layca Centre, Stretton Road, Shirley, Solihull
Tel: 0121 744 5128
Mrs Nicola Hawkins
Email:
AKH17@HOTMAIL.COM
Little Poppets Pre School
Olton United Reform Church, Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull
Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 12pm. From 2yrs onwards.
Jane Parker
Email: JPCDJANE@NETSCAPE.NET
littleU playgroup
We know how important a friendly and stimulating pre-school
playgroup is for our young ones - we also know how precious your
free time is. So littleU playgroup gives you both!
littleU playgroup offers fun and structured play activities, aimed
at 2 years to Nursery School age, following the Early Years
Development framework. Our experienced and enthusiastic carers
will make sure your littleU has the best time with their buddies,
while you get. 2 hours at the shops. a few chapters of a good
book. catch-up over a latte.
And. playgroup resources will be regularly refreshed - the perfect
complement to a fantastic, spacious venue with great local
interests for your littleU.
www.littleU.co.uk
Love and Cuddles Baby and toddler signing classes
Held at Shelly Farm Centre, Monkspath. Thursdays: 12.45 - 1.45 (0-12m) &
1.45 - 2.45 (1-2yrs)
£4 per session, per mum. Refreshments included. Open every week, inc school
holidays. Older siblings welcomed. Pay as you go, so no termly commitments.
Email:
loveandcuddles@hush.com
www.loveandcuddles.co.uk
New Venture Playgroup
Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road, Solihull Lodge
Tel 0121 474 2668
Open Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday 9.30 to 12.30
OFSTED inspected Fully qualified staff
Olton Friary Baby and Toddler Playgroup
A warm and friendly play and stay playgroup every Wednesday
from 1.15 to 3pm at Olton Friary on St Bernards Road.
Ring Emma on 07870 226971
Olton Friary Pre-School
A well
established Pre-school held at Olton Friary, St Bernard's
Road, Olton.
Open daily during term time - Monday to Friday
9.30 - 12.00. Well qualified, experienced,
committed and dedicated
staff help children to learn through play with regard to the QCA
guidelines, The Code of Practice and the SEN Code of Practice,
registered charity, PLA Accredited and
Ofsted Inspected.
Registered for Grant
funding for eligible children. Waiting list is
open for
September 2006 onwards. Informal visits welcome.
Contact - Jacky Jeffreys
Telephone: 07762 127002
E-mail
ofriarypreschool@btopenworld.com
Website www.solihull-online.com/ofps.htm
Playdayz
Hampton Rd, Knowle. Tel: 01564 771117
Playpals Nursery
Situated near the centre of Solihull, Playpals Nursery was
established
20 years ago by the Samworth family. Preschool
preparation is a speciality
as three members of the family are
Early Years teachers.
Babies can start at three months and stay
until they start school.
www.playpalschildcare.co.uk
Pushchair Club.
A friendship group for parents/carers and children.
We meet at Solihull Methodist Church hall.
Monday 1.15pm to 2.45pm for children from 0 to 5 years.
Thursday 10am to 11.30am for Babies upto 15 months.
Shelly Farm Parent & Toddler Group
From 0 to 3 years. Open on Wednesday mornings from 10-11.30pm
(term time only). Weekly craft, fun activities, separate baby room.
Larissa Hobbs-Jones
Shelly Farm
Pre-School
We are open Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday mornings from
9.30-12noon. Have a Breakfast Club from 8.45a.m. and Lunch Club
from 12noon-12.45p.m.
Our Under 3's group is open on Monday afternoons 1.00-2.30p.m.
and Thursday mornings 10.00-11.30a.m.
We welcome personal visits and enquiries can also be made either
by email:
shellyfarmpreschool@hotmail.com
or by
telephoning
0121 744 0253. Mary Ayres
Sing and Sign
Enjoyable baby signing sessions for
parents & babies(7 - 18 mths).
Baby signing is about showing specific gestures (otherwise known
as sign language) to pre-verbal babies so as to enhance and
develop speech and language development. The sessions are
taught through music, action songs, musical instruments and props.
For more information on local classes in Solihull, contact Audrey
on 0121 694 2613 or email
babygestures@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.singandsign.com
St Alphege Preschool
Established in 1968,and run by a
team of experienced and
professional staff with NVQ level 3 qualified staff. A caring
environment where children are individually valued, and their needs
met. Accredited by Pre-school Learning Alliance. Located in the
centre of Solihull next to St Alphege Church in the Oliver Bird Hall.
Registered charity through St Alphege Church. Regulated by Ofsted
and managed by a committee of parents.
www.stalphegepre-school.org.uk
St Augustines Mother and Toddler Group
Herbert Road, Solihull (Next to John Lewis)
Thursday Morning 9.30 - 11.30 (Term Time). 2.00 per family.
Relaxed and friendly environment. Tel: 07952 145473
St Helens Mother and Toddler
Group
St Helens Mother and Toddler Group
meet on Tuesdays at 1:30
at St Helens Church, Solihull. We cater for all ages under school age.
Email: info@shtoddlers.co.uk
http://www.shtoddlers.co.uk
Tickety-Boo
9 Kenilworth Close, Balsall Common
Telephone: 01676 530752
Tumbletots and Gymbabes (crawling
to walking)
Tumbletots are in Bentley Heath on Tues and Wed, in Shirley
Community Centre on a Thursday and in Solihull St Helens Church
on a Friday. We are an active physical play programme and cater
for children from 6 months to 5 years.
For more details call 0121 709 1879
Wendy House Nursery
Wharhall Community Centre, Wharhall Rd, Solihull.
Tel: 0121 709 1142
Windmills Pre-School Playgroup
Established in the 1970s. We are a member of the Pre-School
Learning
Alliance which is a voluntary organisation providing support
and guidance
for Pre-School groups nationwide. The group is owned
and managed by the
Dorridge Methodist Church. The day-to-day
running of the group is in the
hands of the experienced staff. We
also have a parents' group who help with
fundraising and social
events.
www.dorridgemethodists.org.uk/page46.html
Solihull Borough Childminding Association
SBCMA Helps parents in choose a qualified professional childminder
that
matches your childcare needs
www.sbcma.org.uk
Directory of Information and services for Women in Solihull
Includes information on Childcare in Solihull.
www.womenhelp.org.uk
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