Frequently Asked Questions

"How much does it cost to send my child to Petts Wood Playgroup?"

We do not charge fees, we rely on donations to our charity and income from government funded childcare schemes.

"How old does my child have to be?"

We are registered to take children from birth to 5 years of age.

"What are your opening hours?"

The children attend from 9:30am and leave by 12:30pm.

"Are you open all year round?"

We work to Bromley school term dates, please see our term dates page for further information

"Do you provide food and drink?"

Yes we do! We offer children a healthy snack and drink part way through our morning session.

"What do I need to provide?"

You will need to provide a named bag with nappies, wipes, nappy sacks and any cream you choose to use.  We also find it useful if you can provide a change of clothes for your child as we do engage in water and messy play!

"I don't drive, is transport available?"

We have our own minibus, drivers and escorts and can collect and deliver the children within the local area if the family do not have their own transport.  Unfortunately our minibus service cannot cover the whole borough so please call us to check availability.

"What are your staffing ratios?"

We work above the national adult:child ratios by having a ratio of 1:1.5 (two adults to every three children).

"My child has complex needs, are your staff trained to deal with this?"

If your child has additional medical needs eg. tube feeds, severe allergic reactions requiring possible use of epipen, emergency drug administration for seizures etc. this is not a problem for PWPG.  We have trained and experienced staff who can administer the extra care your child requires.  Further training can be arranged with the local healthcare team if required.

"Do you help with EHCP applications and/or transitions to school?"

Yes! If your child needs additional support at school or requires a specialist provision, it is likely an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) would need to be completed. We can support you through this process and can submit a request for an EHC needs assessment.  

When your child's next school is identified we will organise a transition meeting with you, the key staff at the school and any relevant therapists. By doing this, everyone involved can work together to ensure that the child is given the best possible start to school life.

"How can I get my child referred to you?"

If you think your child would benefit from coming to our playgroup then please contact us and arrange to come and visit.  Referrals to us can also be made by many of the healthcare professionals involved in your child's care.