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Admissions Policy
Ballygawley Early Years playgroup is open to all children from ages of 3 to 4 in the local community regardless of religion, race, culture, social class, ability or disability. Ballygawley Early Years Playgroup has currently 42 funded places. All places funded by the Pre-school Education Expansion Program (PEAGs) will be allocated to children in their final pre-school year who are resident in Northern Ireland at the time of their proposed admission. Occasionally Ballygawley Early Years Playgroup may be able to offer fee paying places for children aged 3 and over, however playgroup only maintains a small number of these places and we operate a first come, first served basis for fee paying placement. For further info please speak with playgroup leader.
Charges and Fees
**All children are required to pay a £25 registration fee at the beginning of the year.**
(As per the Pre-school Education Group) (PEAGS)
If your child has been allocated a PEAGS/free place, you are required to pay a £20.00 break fee every month. Break money not only covers the cost of food, but also cleaning essentials such as toilet roll, hand wash and paper towels. The break fee can be paid on a monthly basis on the first week of every month or can be paid by term.
If your child is allocated a ‘free place’ and you do not avail of the full five-day week, an additional fee will be payable at the discretion of the committee. This is due to a loss of core funding from the Education Board. It is vital that your child attends five days a week as it helps the child’s overall development.
Registration and Insurance
Ballygawley Early Years Playgroup is registered with The Southern Health and Social Care Trust and is inspected by them annually to ensure that we are implementing the guidelines in the minimum standards. We are also a member of the ‘Early Years Organisation for Young Children’ and is regulated and inspected by The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI).
Public Liability Insurance for the playgroup is provided by Sterling Insurance Company Ltd. A copy of the certificate is displayed in the foyer.