Glaisdale Playgroup
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A pre-school in Whitby for children from birth to 5, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Open since 2016, with 21 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in North Yorkshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in North Yorkshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
YO21 2PZWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 26 February 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff create a warm friendly environment where children, staff and parents feel welcome. Some talk fondly about feeling part of the playgroup family. Many parents use the stay and play option before their children are old enough to attend alone.
Families sometimes attend together. This provides a high level of continuity and stability for children. Children arrive happily, they are confident in their environment and in their relationships with their friends and with staff.
There is a clear focus on outdoor play and learning at this rural setting. Many parents feel this is a huge strength. Staff use children's keen interest in their environment to engage them effectively in the curriculum. This means that children immerse themselves in the activities and concentrate well on tasks. Children enjoy their learning.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- be even more reflective about what could be affecting children's behaviour to minimise the slightly unsettled periods n be more proactive in seeking out external support for children's development and in working with parents where appropriate.
- 26 February 2024Good
- 21 May 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Glaisdale Playgroup
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.