We are a not-for-profit, rural playgroup that offers children the chance to learn and develop early social skills in a caring and friendly environment. We are a charity and have a committee which is made up of parent/carer volunteers of children attending playgroup. We also welcome parents /carers to come to visit as often as they'd like which gives them the chance to see how early years works. 

All Staff are SSSC Registered, PVG Checked and have relevant qualifications

The group adheres to national and local policies and procedures which are available to read in the setting. They include policies for Child Protection, Safe Recruitment, Infection Control, Promoting Positive Behaviour, Special Needs, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Nappy Changing, Settling In, Admissions, Complaints, Curriculum, Lost Child, Constitution, Healthy Eating, Equal Opportunities, GDPR and others.

Until a child is funded (generally the term after the child’s third birthday) the fee is £28.21 per session.

For 3-5 year olds who have used all their allocated funded hours at another setting but still wish to attend our setting the fee is £24.86 per session.

Snack costs 50p per day per child.

We follow national guidance detailed in 'Setting the Table'. The children are offered a choice of milk or water to drink and a healthy snack which includes a daily choice of fruit and vegetables, food representing different countries and food made during baking activities that the children take part in. Children experience preparing snack, a self-service snack provision, pour their own drinks, , make choices and help to set and clear the table.  

Children should wear soft shoes for playing indoors and strong shoes or wellies and outdoor wear for playing outside. Best clothes should not be worn as your child is likely to get messy in every session. Children need to be dressed accordingly for the weather conditions as we go out in all weathers. Spare waterproofs are available. We have Udny Station t-shirts and Jumpers available to purchase new or pre-loved.

You can telephone during playgroup hours giving your child's information and contact details or call into playgroup. When a place becomes available for your child (entry is in strict date of birth order) the manager will call you giving you a start date and/or send a letter giving you this information. A playgroup handbook giving all relevant information along with application forms will be given to you. The manager has to see a copy of the child's birth certificate and proof of address as this is required by Aberdeenshire Council. Please see our Applications Process page for further details.

All three and four year olds in Scotland are entitled to free preschool education provision after their third birthday. You can find out more about early years funding and when your child is entitled to funding here.

Parents/carers are welcome to stay to settle their children. As each child is different, we will work with parents/carers to help settle the child in a way that is respectful to you and your family.  This will be discussed with parents/carers at enrolment.