Busy Otters Pre-School Playgroup
Ottery St Mary

Reg Charity 1023260

The Old Boys School, Yonder Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1EY
Telephone: 01404 815370

  • We are a Committee run Playgroup. Our staff are highly qualified and have trained in Pre-school Practice/NVQ3 , Music and Movement, Child Protection, First Aid, Special Needs and more.
  • Most of our staff have been with Busy Otters for a long time, some exceeding 17 years, and we believe that continuity and stability plays a big part in the “early years” of a child’s development. This is reflected in our latest Ofsted inspection July 2004.
  • We have a large room for physical play and educational activities, also a craft room with a sand tray, painting table, play-dough area and an arts and crafts table. We also have a safe and secure area for outdoor play, weather permitting

Opening times

Monday 9.30 - 12noon
Tuesday 9.30 - 12 noon and 12.45 - 3.15pm
Wednesday 9.30 - 12 noon and 12.45 - 3.15pm
Thursday 9.30 - 12 noon plus Little Otters 0-5 toddler club 1-2.45 pm
Friday 9.30 - 12 noon plus Baby Otters 0-3 baby club 1-2.30 pm

Current Playgroup Fees

Children 3 in a previous term Can apply for up to 5 sessions per week free funding
Children 2 ½ - 3 this term £5 per session
Children requiring more than the 5 funded sessions per week £7.92 per session

We welcome children from 2 ½ to rising 5s in a stimulating environment which enables your child to “learn through play.”

Please call us on 01404 815370 (01404 813544 during school holidays) and speak to our Play Leader Jackie Petrie for more information or to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming both you and your child. Why not come along to our child and parent/carer clubs on Thursday or Friday afternoons?

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