Admissions & Fees

Ages, opening times, fees and funding details.

How to Apply

We’d recommend that you come and visit us – meet the team, see the playgroup in action and ask us any questions you may have.
1. What time are your sessions?

Morning sessions are 9am to 11:30am.  Afternoon sessions are 12:30pm to 3pm (excluding Tuesdays). From November 2024 afternoon sessions will become available.

Lunch club is 11:30am to 12:30pm.

2. Is funding available?

Yes, funding is available for two, three and four year old children. Funding starts at 15 hours, with some children eligible for 30 hours.

A voluntary charge of 50p per session (am or pm) is charged for any snacks provided throughout the session, this may include fruit/vegetables, toast, crackers etc. If you prefer you can provide your child with similar snacks and this charge will not apply.

3. Are you OFSTED registered?
We are OFSTED registered, and have been rated as “Outstanding” since 2008. Our last inspection was in 2014.
4. What ages of children can be enrolled?

We now take children from the age of 2.

5. I don't live in Highburton. Can I still use the playgroup?
Absolutely! Due to our excellent reputation, we have children attend from many areas of the local area.
6. What are the session fees?

Our fees as of January 2026 are:

£5.15 hour=£12.87 per session/£30.90 per day

£5.81 hour=£14.53 per session/£34.86 per day – if using funding/ or part of elsewhere

Admission Enquiry

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What Our Families Say

Our daughter's experience at Highburton has been 100% positive. Over the last year, she has developed socially, psychologically, and intellectually. She loves going to playgroup and has only good things to say about it. We're really pleased that we decided to send her.

This is our third child to attend the setting, I am very happy with the staff and the setting. He loves playgroup and is disappointed on the days he doesn't attend.

Starting playgroup was a big transition for our daughter having not taken to nursery in 2024. We feel that she has settled relatively quickly for her and the warmth and care shown by the staff really put us at ease. After half term she was jumping with joy heading out of the door on her way to playgroup.

I can't think of a better start for my girls than Highburton Playgroup. From the day they started, they've been so well looked after in such a lovely environment.

What a BRILLIANT playgroup. All the staff genuinely care about the children. Rising 5’s is a fantastic idea to get them ready for school. 

Lovely playgroup with wonderful staff... The staff go out of their way to make the atmosphere a home away from home and I want to thank them for making it a wonderful experience.