NURSERIES AND PLAYGROUPS

Nurseries and Playgroups in general provide care for children between the ages of 2 and 5 although some nurseries do provide care for babies too. Parents/carers usually leave their children at the establishment and the children are cared for by Childcare Staff. There are different types of non- profit making establishments that offer provision within South . To enquire about availability, or to apply for a space you should contact the establishment directly. Partnership Pre-5 Establishments These are nurseries that are in partnership with Council and offer FREE funded places. They are usually known as Nurseries or Pre-Schools and are all registered with The Care Inspectorate. They are required to follow The Curriculum for Excellence and all staff have to be registered with SSSC and members of the PVG Scheme. Hours are set by the individual establishments and they should be contacted directly for details. Playgroups These establishments are mainly play based but may also follow The Curriculum for Excellence. These playgroups are not registered with The Care Inspectorate however may follow SPELL’s Quality Assurance Programme which supports good practice within the Pre-5 sector. All staff and volunteers are fully disclosed by being members of the PVG Scheme. These establishments will run for no more than 2 hours a day.

Registered Establishments in Partnership with South Lanarkshire Council Childcare Project Cambuslang & 0141 641 6791 Little Pets Playgroup & Pre-School Cambuslang & Rutherglen 07875 173844 Stonelaw Pre-School Cambuslang & Rutherglen 0141 647 3777 Upstairs Kids Klub Cambuslang & Rutherglen 0141 646 0069 Jack and Jill Pre 5s Group 01355 235280 Mounties Community Nursery East Kilbride 01355 249636 Wombles Pre-Five Centre East Kilbride 01355 242323 Childcare in the Community Hamilton 01698 477498 / 476586 Community Nursery Strathaven and Stonehouse 01357 523853

Playgroups Biggar Pre-School Playgroup Clydesdale 07584 627094 Braidwood Playgroup Clydesdale 01555 751051 / 07947 046460 Carmichael Playgroup Clydesdale 01555 665239 / 07818765585 Pre-5 Group Clydesdale 07857 051250 Crossford Pre-School Playgroup Clydesdale 07917 546553 St Nicholas Playgroup, Clydesdale 07811 450124 Busy Bee Playgroup East Kilbride 07504 761148 Clann Trang Croileagan (Playgroup) East Kilbride c/o SPELL 01698 768933 Selkirk Street Church Playgroup Hamilton 01698 284645 Avondale Playgroup Strathaven and Stonehouse 01357 238190 Busybees Play Centre Strathaven and Stonehouse 07876 373437 Playgroup Uddingston 07856 309177

For further information on any Playgroups registered with SPELL please contact SPELL on 01698 768933 or emails us at [email protected]