High Kirk Community Playgroup has opened its doors for a new school year and welcomed lots of new little faces. Starting out in play group is always an exciting event but sometimes children need some time to settle in. We are happy to report that the children of High Kirk playgroup are settling in well and enjoy every day as they learn and play together.

Settling in at High Kirk Community Playgroup - Ballymena Settling in at High Kirk Community Playgroup - Ballymena Settling in at High Kirk Community Playgroup - Ballymena Settling in at High Kirk Community Playgroup - Ballymena

Settling in at High Kirk Community Playgroup – Ballymena

Here is some information about our Community Playgroup here in Ballymena:

High Kirk Community Playgroup is a well-established playgroup which is committed to providing a high standard of care and education for your children. In our pre-school setting, your child will be offered the best possible start to their educational life; giving them a head start in life-long learning.

The playgroup is registered with:Early Years: The Organisation for young children (the largest organisation for young children in Northern Ireland)Northern Health and Social Care Trust – The Early Years Team

We offer funded pre-school places for children in their immediate pre-school year as part of the Pre-school Education Expansion Programme provided by the Department of Education. We also provide private fee paying places.

The staff in the playgroup are fully qualified and specialise in pre-school education and the implementation of the Pre-School Curriculum. Our adult:child ratio is 1:8.

In Our recent ETI inspection in March 2017 High Kirk Community Playgroup achieved an OEC1 rating evidenced by “the consistently high quality pre-school education being provided.”

Please visit our website to read more about High Kirk Community Playgroup in Ballymena.