Term Dates, Session Times and Funding

We are a term-time setting, so are closed when our local schools are. You can find the Gloucestershire County Council calendars here:  Term Dates

Little Explorers Playgroup is open from Monday to Thursday throughout school term times from 9am to either 12.45pm (half day) or to 2.45pm (full day). Fridays are open 9am to 12.45pm (half day). To attend a ‘full’ day from 9am to 2.45pm children need to bring a packed lunch.

Preschool fees

Our fees are currently £7.50 per hour (as of April 2025).

We are registered for Nursery Education Funding which entitles your child to 15/30 hours a week of funded childcare. We accept Government funding from Monday-Thursday from 9am-2.45pm and Friday 9am to 12.45pm (our usual session times). Full details of the funding your child may be eligible for can be found here:

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/early-years-and-childcare/funded-free-early-learning-and-education-for-2-3-and-4-year-olds/

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

You will become able to claim the funded entitlement the term after a child turns 2 or 3 years old (depending on your personal circumstances)

Tiny Explorers

Friday afternoons from 1:30-2:45pm are dedicated to Tiny Explorers, our Stay and Play session for parents/carers and children from birth to 3 years. Payment is £4 per family by cash, bank transfer or card payment on the day.

Information regarding Tiny Explorers can be found in the menu above and also on our Facebook page 

Help us raise funds

You can support us by playing the Cheltenham Lottery here and choosing Little Explorers Preschool @ Pavilion as your cause

We are also registered with Easy Fundraising, you can support Playgroup when you shop! The name to use is ‘Little Explorers @ Pavilion – Cheltenham’