“We love St Thomas's Playgroup, but much more importantly so does our three-year-old! The staff are so caring and loving, and he is always engaged and stimulated by a rich learning environment with all kinds of activities from yoga, French, music and sports. He has formed very strong bonds with his teachers and key worker and made so many friends. We would highly recommend it to anyone considering a local playgroup.”

-Jane

“My first girl adored Playgroup and has since just started school and was awarded a coveted school council spot on arrival and I have every confidence that this has been a result of the care and attention she got at Playgroup. My second girl is now flourishing and growing in confidence and happiness and is surrounded by loving caring people who have her best interests at heart and I can see her going on to greet things too. I have no hesitation in recommending St Thomas’ Playgroup to anyone.“

-Kim

“My daughter has absolutely loved her two years at St Thomas's Playgroup. It has such a lovely atmosphere and the staff are so caring, it's like a big family. She has taken so much from her time there and enjoyed every bit: friendships, arts and crafts, sports, yoga, French, reading, playing in the lovely garden. I feel like she is now really well prepared to start school (although she is very very sad to be leaving Playgroup) and most importantly has had a brilliant time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St Thomas's to anyone looking for a caring, personal and creative pre-school setting for their child.”

-Alice

“My daughter adored her time at St Thomas’, and we were so so happy we chose it. The staff are absolutely lovely, it’s a kind, close-knit community and my daughter settled in quickly and easily. She loved learning French, doing yoga and sports and seeing creepy crawlies in nearby woods. She adored her friends and teachers. Would recommend it to anybody.”

-Sophie

“St Thomas’s Playgroup has been the perfect first step away from home for both of my children. They are both quite shy but with the support and warmth of the staff they have really blossomed and have made great friends. The variety of activities within the environment is fantastic and the children get to explore it all, indoors and out no matter the weather. They also get to go on ‘playgroup trips’ to the local library, theatre and ecology centre. My two have really enjoyed the hot lunches and love the social aspect of eating with their friends. The staff really do make the children’s time at St Thomas’s a fun learning experience that prepares them for their next step to nursery or reception.”

-Simone

“We can be involved in all decision making and daily activities, from high level decision making, to helping out on the floor. This means we have every opportunity to ask questions and get involved in all elements of playgroup. It is easy to get any questions or comments answered immediately and the family environment that this develops between staff, parents, and carers and children makes for a happy, nurturing, and safe place for our children.”

-Beck

“I would highly recommend St Thomas’s playgroup because I know that my child is in hands of the most caring and supporting staff there.”

-Irina