Colgate Playgroup

Colgate Playgroup is a UK-based nonprofit organisation registered as a charity under number 1002181. It operates as a pre-school and playgroup serving children from the term they turn two years old up to five years of age. The playgroup is situated at the Colgate Memorial Hall in Colgate, West Sussex.

History and Purpose

The primary charitable objective of Colgate Playgroup is to advance the education of children below compulsory school age. It achieves this by providing a safe and satisfying group play environment where early childhood development can flourish. The organisation actively involves parents in the playgroup experience to foster a supportive community atmosphere.

Activities and Services

Colgate Playgroup offers a range of early childhood educational and play activities designed to promote academic, creative, emotional, physical, and social development. A notable program includes weekly Forest School sessions at a local woodland site, giving children opportunities to engage with nature and learn outside a traditional classroom setting.

The playgroup caters to both pre-school and primary school children, promoting early learning through structured play in a secure and stimulating environment.

Facilities

The playgroup is based at the Colgate Memorial Hall, which serves as the central location for its sessions.

Colgate Playgroup is known for its commitment to nurturing young children’s growth in a community-focused setting, emphasizing safe play and early education for children in the West Sussex area[1][2][4].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1002181 [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1002181/governing-document [3] https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/colgate-playgroup-105481 [4] http://www.colgatepreschool.com [5] https://dva1blx501zrw.cloudfront.net/download_resources/gb/downloads/12064/Colgate_Playground_Announcement_Press_Release.pdf