Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup

For children aged 3 years old - 5 years old

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Opening Hours

Monday to Friday

08:30 - 15:00

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Ofsted Registered

URN

EY440542

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Contact Us

Telephone

0116 271 1970

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Age Groups

2 Rooms

3 Years - 5 Years

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Welcome to Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup

A PRE-SCHOOL SETTING ESTABLISHED WITHIN LAUNDE PRIMARY SCHOOL SINCE 1993

We provide care for children aged 2 years and 6 months to 5 years old, accommodating up to 38 children.


We have two large playrooms, the Blue Room and the Green Room, each offering a variety of play experiences. These include role play, messy play, and cognitive activities that foster creativity and critical thinking.


Our key focus is on preparing children with basic life skills, instilling good values, and equipping them with the tools needed to transition smoothly into a school environment. We emphasise the development of both physical and mental skills through activities such as children's yoga, meditation, and core physical exercises to enhance coordination. Additionally, we teach children about the environment and sustainability through engaging activities like planting and growing fruits and vegetables, recycling, and learning about lifecycles.


Open 38 weeks a year - Term Time Only.

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Welcome to Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup

A PRE-SCHOOL SETTING ESTABLISHED WITHIN LAUNDE PRIMARY SCHOOL SINCE 1993

We provide care for children aged 3 years old to 5 years old, accommodating up to 38 children.


We have two large playrooms, the Blue Room and the Green Room, each offering a variety of play experiences. These include role play, messy play, and cognitive activities that foster creativity and critical thinking.


Our key focus is on preparing children with basic life skills, instilling good values, and equipping them with the tools needed to transition smoothly into a school environment. We emphasise the development of both physical and mental skills through activities such as children's yoga, meditation, and core physical exercises to enhance coordination. Additionally, we teach children about the environment and sustainability through engaging activities like planting and growing fruits and vegetables, recycling, and learning about lifecycles.


Open 38 weeks a year - Term Time Only.

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What Do Ofsted Say

A Typical Day

WHAT TO EXPECT

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8.55am

Children arrive

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9.00am - 9.15am

Welcome and free play

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9.15am - 9.30am

Carpet time:

Hello song with meditation and yoga

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9.30am - 11.30am

Indoor/Outdoor learning experiences

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9.30am - 10.30am

Morning snack 

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10.30am

Nappy changes/Toileting

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11.30am - 11.45am 

Carpet time:

Story time with music and movement

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11.45am

Nappy changes/Toileting

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12pm - 1pm

Lunch

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1.00pm - 1.15pm

Carpet time:

Welcome song with mindfulness

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1.15pm-2.30pm

Indoor/Outdoor learning experiences

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1.30pm - 2.30pm

Afternoon snack

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2pm

Nappy changes/Toileting

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2.30pm- 2.45pm 

Carpet time:

Story time with music and movement

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3pm

Home time

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Term Dates 25/26

October half term -  Monday 20th October - Friday 24th October 2025

Christmas holidays -  Friday 19th December 2025 - Tuesday 6th January 2026

February half term - Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2026

Easter half term -  Monday 30th March - Monday 13th April 2026

May half term -  Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May 2026

Summer closure -  Friday 10th July 2026

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Outdoor Space

Lovely garden space, with a gazebo and access to Launde Primary School fields

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Send Us A Message

For further information about Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup, to arrange a visit or to book your child a place please call or email the nursery team on:


Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup, C/O Launde Primary School, New Street, Oadby, Leicester,

LE2 4LJ


Manager & Safeguarding Lead: Dipti Mehta

Telephone: 0116 271 1970

Email: info@gingerbreadnursery.co.uk