Playgroups

Children can be left unaccompanied at playgroup sessions from the age of 2˝ to 3 depending on the playgroup. We suggest you put your child's name on the waiting list as soon as they are two, or earlier where possible. Please help us keep this list up-to-date by telling us about any new local groups or changes to existing groups. Contact us: N.B Although most Playgroups tend to be held in church halls they are not usually Christian groups and anyone can attend. For Christian groups see separate listings below.

Crosspool Community Pre-School, Lydgate Lane, (use own entrance).
CommunityEvery day: am sessions 8.55am-11.25am and pm sessions
Pre-School12.35pm-3.05pm. Contact Ann Michael

Endcliffe Playgroup Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Rd (use Neill Rd entrance)
PlaygroupMon, Wed & Thurs, 9.15am-11.30am. Contact Gina

Fulwood Christ Church Youth Centre, Canterbury Avenue. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 9.15am-11.45am. Contact Rachel For waiting list contact Kate Overton

Hallam Pre-school Hallam Community Hall, Hallam Primary School, Mon-Fri,
Pre- School9am -1pm. 2 ˝ - 5 year olds. Accepts nursery vouchers for 3 & 4 year olds. Contact for more details.

Rivelin Rainbows Rivelin Primary School, Morley Street, Hillsborough S6.
RainbowsWed & Thurs, 9.15am-11.15am. From 2˝+. Contact Linda Miles

St Columba's Playgroup St Columba's Church, Manchester Rd. Wed 9.30-11.30am
PlaygroupA traditional playgroup from 2˝ years to 4+. Contact
Elaine

Slinn Street Starters St Timothy's Slinn Street, Crookes. An independent, Ofsted registered Community group for 2 1/2 to 4 year olds. Mon, Wed, Fri,
Playgroup9.15am -11.30 am. Waiting list. Contact Gill

St Thomas'(Previously St Thomas' Playgroup) Nairn Street, Crookes.
NurseryNow every morning from 9.30am-12 noon. Registered to take nursery grants. Contact Marion

Sacred Heart Ripley Street, Hillsborough. Tues, Thurs & Fri, 9.15am-
Pre-School11.45 am. Contact Chris

Trinity United Reform Church, Ecclesall Road. Tues & Wed,
9.45am-11.45am. Contact for more details.

Wesley Hall pre-school Wesley Hall, Crookes. Mon - Fri, 9.30-12 noon. Accepts
Pre-Schoolnursery vouchers for 3 & 4 year olds. Contact Anita

For a list of nurseries that provide full and part-time childcare please contact the Children's Information Service on 275 669

Foreign Language Groups for
Parents/Carers & Children

Il Girotondo Fulwood Church, Canterbury Ave, 1st Saturday every month. A totally Italian speaking club for children. Contact Nirvana

Kinderklub St Francis Church Hall, Sandygate. 1st Saturday every month. Totally German speaking. Contact Suzanne

Les Puces For children with at least one parent with French as first language. Meet monthly. Contact Elizabeth for details.

Grupo Totally Spanish speaking. Fridays 4-6 pm, St Mark's
Castellano Church, Broomhill, Ł2. Contact Ines for more information .

Christian Under 5's Groups

Come for songs, bible stories & fun activities in an informal atmosphere.

Sunbeams Christ Church, Fulwood. 2 pm, 2nd Wednesday of month. Contact Tina Powell Wiffen,

Sparklers St Luke's Church, Lodge Moor, 2 pm, 4th Wednesday of month.Contact Angela Peskett,

Little Fishes Church of St Francis of Assisi, Crosspool, 2 pm, 3rd Monday of Month. Contact Jim Hogan,

Jolly Tots Stephen Hill Methodist Church, Crosspool, contact Jane . St Thomas' Church, Crookes, contact Amanda 10-11.30am alternate Tuesdays.

Fun & Faith St John's Church, Ranmoor, 12.30 pm, 2nd Monday of month (includes simple lunch). Contact Sarah Hills,

Play & Praise St Mary's Church, South Road in Walkley Community Hall,
last Thursday of every month, 2-3.15 pm (NB December's event is on 18th) Contact Melanie Fitzgerald