Bring your happy face to our happy place!

Happy Faces Playgroup

Friendly Playgroup in Sherfield-on-Loddon Near Hook & Basingstoke

A warm, welcoming and inclusive playgroup for children aged 2–4 years in Sherfield-on-Loddon.

Ages 2–4

FREE places available

Monday to Friday

5 days/week

SINCE 1982

Supporting local families

A special place for your child

Happy Faces Playgroup has been supporting local families for over 40 years with high-quality early years education in a friendly village setting.

We believe children learn best when they feel happy, secure and valued. Our experienced team creates engaging activities that encourage curiosity, independence, creativity and confidence every day.

We welcome all children and are proud to provide a fully inclusive environment, including support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Give us a call to book an appointment.

Come and See Happy Faces Playgroup in Action

Conveniently situated for families in Hook and Basingstok. Our Playgroup operates from The Liddell Hall, located behind Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall on Old Reading Road.

Address

The Liddell Hall, Old Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook RG27 0EZ

For the safety and security of our children, all visitors must book a scheduled tour in advance.

Childcare That Fits Your Life

Flexible sessions with Government Funding available

We offer flexible term-time sessions throughout the week, helping parents choose the childcare that works best for their schedule.
Session
Term time only
Available Times
Morning Session 8.45am / 9.00am / 9.15am – 12.15pm
Morning with Lunch 8.45am / 9.00am / 9.15am – 1.15pm
Afternoon with Lunch 12.15pm – 3.45pm
Afternoon Session 1.15pm – 3.45pm
All Day Session 8.45am / 9.00am / 9.15am – 3.45pm

2-year-olds

£6.88 /hr

Payable termly in advance. Standard hourly rate. Eligible 2-year-olds may qualify for funded hours — Further details are available online at childcarechoices.gov.uk.

3 & 4-year-olds

£6.32 /hr

Payable termly in advance. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours per week free childcare for 38 weeks per year via Early Years Education Funding.

Working parents

30 hrs /week

Working parents in England can claim up to 1,140 hours of funded childcare per year for children aged 9 months to 4 years. Further details available online at childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Snack Fees

Morning session

£1.00

Afternoon Session

£0.50

Learning Through Play

Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support each child’s development through fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.

Communication & Language

Physical Development

Emotional Development

Mathematics activities

Literacy activities

Understanding the World

Expressive Arts & Design

At every session, children can choose from: painting corner, gluing and sticking, adult-led craft activities, challenge table, play-dough, role play and dressing up, and a range of toys, books, games and puzzles. Children build independence by selecting and completing their own activities.

Inclusive Playgroup and SEN Support

Happy Faces Playgroup is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels supported and valued. We work closely with families and external services to support children with additional needs and provide a positive learning experience for all children.

Happy families, happy faces

What parents say

Trusted by local families across Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook and Basingstoke, Happy Faces Playgroup is proud to have 5-star Google reviews and be 100% recommended on Facebook by parents.

Rachel Taylor★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My Son loves it here. The staff are genuinely interested in the children. Each week there is a different theme, this week is 'growing' so he's been learning about where food comes from. They accept the childcare hours, the only extra cost is for snacks which is reasonable. Highly recommend
Hannah Molloy★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Happy Faces is a wonderful setting with experienced, friendly staff in a quiet village location. My daughter loves it here and has had so many different opportunities and experiences. I would 100% recommend Happy Faces to anyone looking for a play group with a family feel.
Jenny Vine★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My son loves Happy Faces, he is so well looked after and is really happy there - he is learning and developing a lot whilst having fun with all the games and activities they do. Highly recommend!

Contact Happy Faces Playgroup

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Email Address

admin@happyfacesplaygroup.com