Holiday playschemes run by Ealing Play Service

Holiday playschemes offer fun and stimulating childcare for children aged 4–12 years, which will help develop all aspects of learning by combining care and education with a friendly, sociable but secure environment.

Ofsted registration
All play service schemes are registered and inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).  Each centre holds a copy of the most recent inspection report and certificate of registration. These may be viewed on request.

Opening hours  
All schemes can be booked on a two-day minimum basis.  The play schemes operate from Monday-Friday (unless otherwise stated) from 8am-5.45pm

Costs 
£15 per day
£65 per week for the first child
£60 per week for any additional children

Venues
Venues and dates will vary depending on demand and time of year.  The schemes will usually operate in the following locations:

Please note: You will need to provide your first choice and an alternative second choice in case of unavailability.

For more information contact Miranda Nettey, tel: (020) 8825 8205, email: mnettey@ealing.gov.uk

Activities
A themed activity programme will be provided each week and will be supervised by experienced play leaders employed by the council.  The activities will be displayed for parents and carers and will include arts and crafts, games, drama and cooking.

Children are free to choose between structured activities, to use the free play equipment available or to socialise with friends.

Packed lunches 
Children are required to bring a packed lunch. We recommend that you do not include any nut products, fizzy drinks, sweets or dairy products in their lunch boxes. We actively promote healthy eating at all our centres. The scheme will provide some drinks.

Late collection
The service is staffed until 5.45pm.  Children must be collected by this time. If your child is not collected on time a late fee of £20 per half hour will be charged, which will go towards extra staff and caretaker costs incurred.

How to register your child
Contact the play service  to request a registration form.

How to pay
In person - payments by cash or cheque can be hand delivered to:
Centre for Early Years Childcare and Play
25a Laurel Gardens, Hanwell W7 3JG

Post - payment by cheque (with the application form) can be sent to:
Centre for Early Years Childcare and Play
25a Laurel Gardens, Hanwell W7 3JG

Telephone - payment by credit or debit card:
Tel:  (020) 8825 5659 or 8205

Please note:
All cheque’s must be made payable to London Borough of Ealing with your child’s name and holiday playscheme on the reverse.

Confirmation
Please do not assume that you have been allocated a place until receiving written confirmation. Places are allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.

If this confirmation is not received please telephone (020) 8825 8205.

*Ealing Council has the right to exclude or refuse any person before or during the play scheme if in its judgement that person is not compatible with the general enjoyment and well being of the playscheme.

Cancellations
If you wish to cancel your child’s place, please contact the play service .  Refunds can only be given if the place is withdrawn two weeks before the start of the scheme.

Other information
We recommend that:

Objectives 
All playscheme centres adhere to the government's Every Child Matters objectives: be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve through learning, make a positive contribution to society and achieve economic well-being.