Admissions

Children are eligible to attend St Joseph’s Playgroup once they turn 2 years old.  Playgroup operates a 3-term entry system which must be applied for by the closing date above.  2-year-old children will be offered a minimum of 2 morning sessions per week. Funded 2 and 3-year-olds will be offered 15 hours per week, subject to availability. 

Children can remain in Playgroup until the end of the summer term after they have turned 3.

Applications for 2023-2024 are open and welcomed. The closing date for applications is 31st March 2023. Applications after this date will be accepted but will be considered late and may need to join our waiting list. Places will be offered by 28th April 2023.

Please see the link below to our application form.  This can be completed and returned via email to stjosephsplaygrouptheark@outlook.com alternatively they can be returned to the Playgroup or school office.

Please note, playgroup fees are £19.50 per 3 hour session. We accept 2 and 3 year old funded children. We also accept childcare vouchers and government childcare account transfers.

In partnership with St Joseph' School Nursery, we offer 30 hours free childcare.  Please see letter below for more information on lunch and afternoon sessions. Applications for September 2023 should be submitted by 31st March 2023. Please complete the application below which can be returned via email to stjosephsplaygrouptheark@outlook.com alternatively they can be handed to into playgroup or the school office.