
About Skendleby Playgroup and Holiday Club
Skendleby Playgroup has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in the Skendleby community for over 50 Years . Started by passionate educators who believe in the power of play-based learning, outdoor exploration, and creative arts, we strive to create a stimulating environment where children can develop essential skills and foster a love for learning. Our experienced team is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging space for every child to thrive and reach their full potential.
We are open all year round providing care to children aged 0 years to 15 years of age
Meet our team

Sharon Seymour-Smalley
Manager
Level 3 in Early Years Education
Safegaurding Lead

Connie Jackson
Deputy Manager
Level 3 in Early Years Education
Connie has worked in Childcare for over 30 years including Co-Owning/ managing her own nursery before taking time off to raise her own children returning to childcare at Skendleby Playgroup in 2019

Marie Bakewell
Playgroup Assistant
SENCO Level 3

Vicky Stanhope-Beresford
Playgroup Assistant

Amy Ross
Playgroup Assistant
Level 3 in Early Years Education
SEN Level 2
Amy has been with us since March 2025 and is our Baby Area Leader. She is there every step of the way to help your children grow as individuals and support them with there development.

Kathleen Herman
Playgroup Assistant
All our staff hold Enhanced DBS checks and paediatric First Aid certificates aswell as Food Hygiene
They are continually undergoing training to improve the experiences and teaching we can provide to the children in our setting from Safeguarding, SENCO and more
Contact Us Today
We'd love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Reach out to us for more information..