Playgroups

Children can be left unaccompanied at playgroup sessions from the age of 2 to 3 depending on the playgroup. We suggest you put your child’s name on the waiting list as soon as they are 2 years old.
Please help us keep this list up-to-date by telling us about any new local groups or changes to the groups below by contacting Lorna at toddlergroups.chatterbox@googlemail.com


Crosspool Community Pre-School Lydgate Infant School, Lydgate Lane (use own entrance).

Every day sessions run from 8.45 – 11.45am and from 12.15 – 3.15.

For more details contact Lauren on 0114 2683444.
Endcliffe Playgroup Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Rd (use Neill Road Entrance).

Mon, Wed  and Thurs from 9am to 11.30am. Free Early Learning places for over 3s.

Contact Gina on 0114 2670630.
Fulwood Play Group Christ Church Youth Centre, Canterbury Avenue.

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri. 9.15am to 11.45am.

Call Fiona on 0114 2632603
Rivelin Playgroup Rivelin Primary School, Morley Street, Hillsborough.

Weds, Thurs and Fri. 9.15 – 11.15am. From 2 years +.

For more details contact Megan on 07761 348993.
St. Columba’s Playgroup St. Columba’s Church, Manchester Rd

Mon & Wed, 9.30am – 11.30am. A traditional playgroup from 2 years to 4+.

Contact Elaine on 0114 2305296.
Slinn Street Starters Small independent community Preschool with garden in Crookes

Held Mon, Wed , Fri from 9.15 to 11.30 .for 2 1/2 to 4 year olds .

Contact Gill on 0114 2666346 or visit during sessions
Stepping Stones, Broomhall Jesus Centre, 93 Broomspring Lane (just off Hanover Way), Broomhall.

Fridays 10am-12 noon (term time). Arts & crafts, snacks, songs & storytime. All free, all welcome!

Contact  Kat Jackson stardusky@gmail.com
St. Thomas’ Nursery Nairn Street, Crookes.

Held from 9am to 1pm on Mon, Tues & Fri. 9am to 3pm sessions available on Wed and Thurs. Registered to take Nursery grants. Contact Helen on 07791 614910 or nursery@stthomascrookes.org.
Wisewood Community Pre-School Wisewood Primary, Ben Lane, S6 4SD.

Mon. – Thurs. 9-3pm and Fri. 9-12noon.  From 2 ½ yrs.

Contact Katie 0114 2343304.
Trinity Pre-School United Reformed Church, Ecclesall Road.

Held Tues & Weds from 9.45am to 11.45am.