Working together with family and friends to create an inclusive and fun place to be!
Kirsty Tonks Manager - 07792 353802

About Us
Working together with family and friends to create an inclusive and fun place to be!
Matlock Pre-School is registered by OFSTED to provide childcare and Early Years Education.
We provide care and education for children 18 months to 5 years old, Monday to Friday, term time only.
We have stay and play sessions during the school holidays, at Woolley Road, where all the family can come along and enjoy some fun, games and socialising.
Our experienced, qualified and professional staff provide a safe, secure and caring environment where play, fun and learning come together, ensuring your child is happy and protected at all times. We welcome all children and families into our setting regardless of race, religion, culture, ability, sexuality or gender.
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Our Vision
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to support children’s well-being and help them to build positive relationships with their peers and adults.
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enhance the learning and development of all children.
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help children to reach their full potential
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provide an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment, creating happy and confident children.
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cherish our partnership with parents and carers, valuing them as first educators of their children and encouraging parents and carers to become part of the Matlock Pre-School family.
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Matlock Pre-School Playgroup has adopted the Early Years Learning Alliance constitution.
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Fees/Charges​
We have two fee structures at our Tin Hut site, for children aged 18 months to 2 years we charge £21 per 3 hour session or £7 per additional hour, and for children aged 2 years and above we charge £18 per 3 hour session or £6 per additional hour.
At Woolley Road our our fees are £15 per 3 hour session, or to add additional hours we charge an hourly rate of £5.00 per additional hour.
We accept childcare vouchers, and 2, 3 and 4 year Early Years funding from the government, and payments through your tax free childcare account.
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Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is a registered Charity (number 1202497).
Our Settings
Established for over 60 years
Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity and is a committee led Pre-school, which means parents can become committee members and have a say in how the Pre-school runs.
We offer high quality play based pre-school learning for children aged 18 months to 5 years old in a safe and nurturing environment.
We have two sites; The Tin Hut and Woolley Road...
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The Tin Hut looks after our younger children aged 18 months -3 years
We offer morning sessions Monday to Friday: 9am - 12pm
Woolley Road provides for the pre-school children (aged 3 - 4 years) prior to their start at School
We offer morning or afternoon sessions, with the option to stay for a full day:
8.50am - 11.50am
or
12.20pm - 3.20pm
or
8.50am - 3.20pm (a full day)
For more information about each site please go to the individual pages from the menu.
Term Dates

Matlock Preschool Term dates for 2025/2026
Term 1
Monday 8th September to Friday 24th October 2025. Half term - Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025.
INSET 1 - STAFF TRAINING Monday 3rd November 2025.
Term 2
Tuesday 4th November to Thursday 18th December 2025.
(Friday 19th December – Children’s Christmas Party 10.30-12.30 at Woolley Road – all children welcome)
Christmas holidays 20th December 25 to 4th January 2026.
INSET 2 - STAFF TRAINING Monday 5th January 2026.
Term 3
Tuesday 6th January 26 to Friday 13th February 2026.
Half term Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2026.
INSET 3 STAFF TRAINING Monday 23rd February 2026.
Term 4
Tuesday 24th February to Friday 27th March 2026.
Easter holidays 28th March until 12th April 2026.
Term 5
Monday 13th April to Friday 22nd May 2026.
Half term Monday 25th to Friday 29th May 2026.
INSET 4 STAFF TRAINING Monday 1st June 2026.
Term 6
Tuesday 2nd June to Friday 24th July 2026.
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One more inset day will be arranged to enable our Preschool trip in the summer term.
Contact Us
Interested in learning more about Matlock Pre-school Playgroup? Please feel free to get in touch, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Tin Hut 07368855743
Woolley Road 07368892086
205 Smedley Street, Matlock DE4 3JD
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50 Woolley Rd, Matlock DE4 3HU
Kirsty Tonks Manager - 07792 353802

Expansion to Early Years Funding
Funded places for 2 year old children
From April 2024 the Government is rolling out the start of it's expansion to Early Years Funding!
If you have a child that has already turned two or will be turning two before 31st March 2024, they may be entitled to 15 hours Funded childcare.
Parents will need to be working, to find out if you are eligible please visit: https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working
If you are eligible, you will be given a code and then you can access funding the term after your child's 2nd Birthday. You can sign up for Funded places by contacting tinhut205@gmail.com or speaking to Cassie on 07368855743.
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