About us

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Founded In 1997

Ofsted registered (2585815) to provide childcare for children aged 3 to 12 years.

7.30am until school starts and 3.00pm to 6.00pm weekdays during term time and 7.30am - 6.00pm during the holidays.

We are based at Arden Primary School and  offer a wide range of activities including daily arts and crafts, games and puzzles, indoor and outdoor play.  We also have a Nintendo Switch and two iPad’s for the children to play games and complete homework tasks from school.

The large hall is set up with various different games and construction and physical play for the children to choose from. We have access to the enclosed infant playground at the rear of the school and the school field. 

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OUr Aim

The club aims to provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment for the children in our care. We endeavour to provide an atmosphere and activities similar to those found in the home.

 

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what we offer

  • Baking

  • Crafts

  • Board Games

  • Role Play & Dressing Up

  • Reading

  • Quiet/Movie Corner

  • Football, badminton, table tennis

  • Scooters, Go Karts and other ride alongs

  • Healthy Snacks (a snack and drink are provided each day; however this is not intended to substitute for a main evening meal that the children may receive at home.)

 

We promote independence, by encouraging the children to serve their own breakfast and snacks, and to clear away after themselves. We use fresh ingredients and follow statutory guidelines. Fresh drinking water is available at all times. Individual dietary requirements and parental preferences are met wherever possible. We recognise the importance of healthy nutrition and have a summer and winter menu which offers balanced snacks.

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staffing

Playtime is staffed by a Manager, Deputy Manager, and 3 Play Workers.  Our staff have significant experience of working with children, and comply with requirements for registered childcare. Staff are expected to undertake professional development training. All staff members are checked through The Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Policies & Procedures

The club operates under a number of policies and procedures, copies of which are held at the club, and are available at your request. Copies of policies relating too fees, behaviour and admission will be distributed to all users as required.