From Playgroup to Pre School

There have been many changes since the late 1980s, when a small group of women recognised the need for a playgroup in the area around Eastfield Primary School West Hull, from giving a lot of time and effort and raising funds for their own building through the years, to the successful pre-school of today, one thing has remained constant - that is the commitment of the staff to the children.

About the setting today

Eastfield Pre-School Playgroup has been registered for a number of years. It is a committee run provision and is located within the school grounds of Eastfield Primary, to the West of Hull. The pre-school is registered for 26 children to attend at any one time for sessional day care. It provides care for children throughout the week, running 2 sessions a day, and is very well attended. There is a securely fenced and gated all weather play area, to the front of the building, separated from the rest of the school playground.

There are currently 59 children on roll and mostly are funded by the local education authority. There are 11 staff employed at the group, most of whom hold NVQ level III childcare qualification. The Manager with day to day charge of the group is qualified to Level 4 Early Years Childcare Studies and has relevant childcare experience.