Welcome to Movilla Playgroup and Nursery

Movilla Playgroup and Nursery is a private Playgroup and a Government-funded Nursery.  It was founded in 1983 and is owned and managed by Diane McIntyre and Lauren Irvine.  We are located in Movilla Abbey Church, although we are not affiliated to the Church.

We have two groups –

• Playgroup

For children aged 2 years 10 mths-3 years.  We have 16 places available each day.  Children can attend  5 days (Monday-Friday), 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), or 2 days (Tuesday, Thursday).

• Nursery

For pre-school children aged 3-4 years.  We have 26 places and children attend 5 days per week.

The two groups follow the same policies and curriculum at a level relevant to their age and stage of development.  The setting offers a wide range of stimulating learning materials (indoors and outdoors) which assists staff to carefully plan for the provision of the six areas of learning as set down by the Northern Ireland Curriculum Guidance for Pre-school Education.

Both groups are registered with Social Services and also with Early Years. We are part of the Government’s Pre-school Expansion Programme through which we offer 26 funded pre-school places each year.

We have close links with local primary schools, as well as education and health-related professionals.

“Delighted at the fabulous progress that my child has made and it is down to the fantastic staff that are here, their friendliness, enthusiasm and encouragement has no limits! Can’t recommend it highly enough or thank the staff for their hard work.”   A Parent