Pre School

Meet other parents and carers & have fun with your baby or toddler at our weekly baby & toddler groups. Keep the little one entertained with toys, songs and a snack and grab yourself a cup of tea and chat at our friendly drop in groups. £1.50 per child.

Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.15am (during term time)

URC Hall, Ashwell, SG7 5NL

Pre-schoolers can explore a range of craft and sensory play activities, enjoy a story and a healthy snack.

There's a separate player area for babies too! £1.50 per child.

URC Hall, Ashwell

Every Thursday (during term time) from 9.45am to 11am.

Baby Rhyme Time

Songs and rhymes suitable for pre-school children and babies.

Wednesdays, 10.15-10.45am and 11.15-11.45am.

Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN

0300 123 4049
Barkway Parent And Toddler

Children 0-4yrs, singing, stories, activities, tea/coffee/juice and snack provided.

Wednesdays 9.30am to 11.30am

Barkway Preschool
Barkway VA First School
84 High Street
Barkway
Hertfordshire
SG8 8EF

07964 151288
Barkway Pre School

A caring, educational and fun environment.  Now offering wrap a round care with the breakfast club.

Weekdays, 7.45am til 9am.

Afternoon session from 1pm til 3.15pm

07964 151 288
Barkway Toddlers Stay & Play

Our stay-and-play baby and toddler group welcomes  parents, carers and children to the village hall every Wednesday morning for play, tea and a chat. We particularly enjoy welcoming new mums and dads with babies who are looking to meet fellow new parents.

The group is run by a member of the preschool staff and takes place in term time from 9.30am to 11.30am.  You'll find us at Barkway Village Hall and the session costs £3 per child and £1 for each sibling.  We even run sessions through some of the school holidays - join our Facebook group for updates Barkway Baby and Toddler Group

Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination.

Fridays, 2pm - 2.30pm.

Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston  SG8 9JN

Dads United is a group for Dads and their children aged up to 5 to connect with each other, share a breakfast and have fun!

On your first visit you will be greeted by our team leader who will help you to feel welcome.

Our volunteers will entertain your children with games and activities so you can relax.

Our fun sessions include a light breakfast and snacks for the children, as well as crafts, games and activities.

Our club is normally open on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 till 11:30am

We ask all of our families to book in advance for Dads United by emailing dadsunited@tlcroyston.org.uk

Dancing Hands

Singing, signing and dancing for pre-schoolers at Bassingbourn Primary School. Tuesdays at 4.30pm for 30mins.

Contact Naomi, 07957 103093

Baby and toddler group for all parents and carers with babies and children under 5.

Every Friday 9 - 11am during term time.

Royston Methodist Church, Queens Rd, Royston, SG8 7AU

Gill Grainger: 01763 242682
Fowlmere Playgroup

Ofsted rating GOOD. Funded places available, childcare vouchers accepted. From 2 years.

Mon 9am -3.15pm
Tues 9am -1pm
Wed CLOSED
Thurs 9am - 3.15pm
Friday (rising 5 session) 9am -12pm

URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere.

Jasmine Redrup 075640 22722

Set in the delightful village of Great Chishill the Nursery has been established since 1976.

We are a community based setting and many of the children come from the village itself. We also cater for the surrounding villages such as Barley, Barkway, Little Chishill, Chrishall, Heydon, Elmdon and Duddenhoe End and are easily accessible from Fowlmere, Melbourn and Royston.

Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm
Mon & Weds 9.30 am - 2.45 pm

Cricket Pavilion
Hall Lane
Great Chishill
Royston
Herts
SG8 8GS

Contact Anita Palmer, 07972 800460

Mon 9.30am-3.30pm, Tues & Thurs 9.30am-12 noon & Fri 9.15-11.45am, VH. A safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play.

Guilden Morden Church of England (VC) Pre-School
Pound Green
Guilden Morden
Nr Royston
Herts, SG8 0JZ

 

01763 853911

Soft play for children under 5 years , bubbles & refreshments. Available for private party hire.

Tuesday & Friday mornings 9.40am - 12 noon.

Gt Shelford Memorial Hall

Contact Emma 07891747498 or Heidi 07527301607

Ladybird Playgroup is a vibrant and fun, 24-place setting, for children aged 2.3 to 4.5 years of age.

Ladybird Playgroup
School Lane
Thriplow
Royston
Herts SG8 7RH

Contact Sharon McGinty, 01763 208055

Based in Litlington Village hall, with a large, stimulating outside area providing exciting and varied educational play in a safe, secure environment for children aged 2yrs+.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.15am - 2.45pm
Tuesday: 9.15am- 12.15pm
Friday: 11.45am - 2.45pm

Contact Yvonne, 07984 935193

Little Hands Nursery School – Melbourn, having a dedicated baby room, provides quality preschool care and education for children aged six months and over.

The setting occupies the former Melbourn Village Sports & Social Club, ideally situated between the children’s play area and sports field on the Moor in the heart of Melbourn village.

Contact 01763 260964

For any children below school age and their carers.

Free entry.

Fridays, 9.30 - 11am.

Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ

 Childcare for children from 2 to 11 years.

Mortlock Street
Melbourn
Nr Royston
Herts
SG8 6DB

01763 223459

Fun, friendly environment. Children from 2yrs, nappies not a problem. Competitively priced, childcare vouchers accepted, free places from 3yrs. We also accept funded 2 year olds. We are possibly running a forest school on a Wednesday afternoon, please contact us for details.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am until 3pm. Wednesday 9am until 12:30pm

Meldreth Village Hall, High Street, Meldreth, SG8 6LB

Contact Sarah Helme 07518 173653
Mother Goose Pre School

Friendly, caring and fun. Mon-Fri term time, children 2-school age. Funded nursery education for children 3+. Wimpole Village Hall

Contact Jacqui, 01223 208527 / 07746278521

A friendly social group for all registered childminders, activities, story, singing, juice and biscuits.

Wednesdays, 9.15am - 11.15am.

Guide HQ, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP

Claire Paterson, 07791 666175

Mon-Fri 9am-12noon. For 2.5yrs up. We provide a safe secure environment with excellent facilities.

Contact 01763 287 238

Mon-Fri 12-1.30pm, 2.5yrs+ Providing a wonderful environment for your child to enjoy their lunch with others, take part in games and story time.

Contact 01763 287 238
Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School Club

Monday - Friday @ 9am - 3pm for ages 2 - 4 year olds

A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team. 

We also offer wrap around care at our Out of School Club

Breakfast Club: 7.45am - 8.45am 

After School: 3.15pm-6pm term time only.

Our popular Holiday Club opens 7.45am - 6pm, look out for our posters.

We accept childcare vouchers  

HAF vouchers accepted during selected Holiday Clubs

For more information contact Georgina Dowley on 01763 852888

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