Early years childcare at Cramond Playgroup
9am - 12 Noon, Monday - Friday. Cramond Kirk Halls, Edinburgh, EH4 6NS
Cramond Playgroup
Community playgroup in Cramond, Edinburgh; for children aged between 2 and 5. Registered Charity Number SC021155
Community playgroup in Cramond, Edinburgh; for children aged between 2 and 5. Registered Charity Number SC021155
Early years childcare at Cramond Playgroup
Cramond Playgroup is a community playgroup, dedicated to providing high quality, fun and accessible care for children aged between 2 and 5. We are a registered charity and regulated by the Care Inspectorate. We pride ourselves on providing a fun-filled environment for children to learn and develop.
We are open during school term time (see below) from 9am – 12 Noon, Monday – Friday.
Sessions are run at Cramond Kirk Halls and cost £20.00 per morning, including snack. We would encourage at least 2 sessions per week so that your child gets the most out of their time with us.
Please click here to go to the waiting list submission form
The Playgroup term coincides mainly with the City of Edinburgh Council Schools holidays, extra holidays may be given to allow for hall access and to accommodate end of term arrangements. Notice of all current term dates are displayed on this website here.
Cramond Playgroup is a parent led charity. The Committee is made up of Playgroup members who are elected at the AGM, which is usually held at the end of September. The committee are responsible for the running of the Playgroup, the accounts and organising fundraising events. Further information about the Committee can be found in the constitution and on the notice board. You can read more about our parent charter here and you will be asked to complete a form on starting playgroup showing how you are prepared to offer your support.
Playgroup Staff
The Playgroup staff consist of a full-time practice manager (Gillian Ross), a deputy manager and six practitioners/ support workers. All staff have a wide range of experience of working with children and many are themselves parents. The staff work as a team and endeavour to provide a friendly, caring environment for the children and parents alike. They actively encourage and promote positive behaviour and good manners.
Every member of staff will try to answer any general queries you may have regarding the Playgroup. If you would like to discuss any specific issues regarding your child’s care or any policies relating to the Playgroup, you are very welcome to talk or write to Gillian Ross (Practice Manager) see contact details here.
Cramond Playgroup have Policies and Procedures relating to all aspects of the running of Cramond Playgroup. In accordance with Care Inspectorate guidelines all are available on request from the Practice Manager.
Your child’s development
Fees, invoicing and Ad Hoc Sessions
The fees are billed every month, via email, and paid in advance. Fees, currently £20.00 per session including the children’s snack provision, are fixed at the start of each session; the amount is decided upon through committee meetings with a view to remain as low as possible whilst coving rental costs, consumables and staff wages. Invoices are sent monthly, payment can be made through bank transfer and the playgroup is registered with the Tax Free Childcare system.
We try to provide flexibility where we can, so please discuss changes to your session patterns with Gillian at the earliest opportunity and we will try our best to suit your needs. Due to forward planning of staffing, a 6 weeks notice is required for reducing or changing days.
In the occasion that you need an additional session on a given week, “Ad-hoc days” may also be available (depending on availability) and can be discussed with the manager Gillian.
The money raised from fees paid is just enough to cover wages, hall rental, snack and basic supplies. Fundraising is therefore essential to pay for new toys and treats such as Christmas parties and special events. Full support of fundraising events is imperative – without good fundraising fees would be much higher.