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..