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Our Childcare & Preschool Sessions in Dagenham

At Trinity Playcentre in Dagenham (RM10), we provide flexible, high-quality childcare and preschool sessions for children aged 12 months to 4 years. Whether you are looking for day care, a funded preschool place, or support settling your child for the first time, we are here to help every step of the way. All families are welcome, and our multicultural team ensures every child feels at home.

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Children and staff at Trinity Playcentre, Dagenham, early years childcare and preschool

Teacher and toddlers in a day care session at Trinity Playcentre, Dagenham

Day Care in Dagenham, From 12 Months

We offer day care placements in Dagenham for children from 12 months of age, on a first-come, first-served basis. Places are limited, we recommend registering your interest early.

Your child will spend their day in a warm, stimulating environment led by our qualified practitioners, with access to both indoor learning spaces and our outdoor garden. We provide free healthy snacks, daily updates via the Ovivio, and a settling-in process designed around your child’s individual needs.

Daily updates via Ovivio app
Free healthy and nutritious snacks
Indoor and outdoor garden access
DBS-checked, Level 3 qualified staff
Gentle, individual settling-in support

Half Day (9am–12pm or 12pm–3pm): £36–£45

Full Day (9am–2pm or 9am–3pm): £72–£90

Fees vary by age and hours booked. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Children doing creative craft activities in preschool at Trinity Playcentre, Dagenham

Funded Places Available

Preschool Sessions, Funded & Private Places for 2–4 Year Olds

We offer both government-funded and private preschool places for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years in Dagenham.

All 3 & 4 year olds: 15 free hours per week (universal entitlement)
Working families: Up to 30 free hours per week (eligibility applies)
Eligible 2 year olds: 15 free hours per week
EYFS play-based curriculum following Birth to 5 Matters
School readiness support for Reception Year
SEND provision, speak to our team

Not sure if you qualify? Our team will check your eligibility and guide you through the application process, free of charge. We also accept all other government childcare initiatives and offer competitive private rates.

Trinity Playcentre, Fees & Funded Hours

Fees & Funding

Fees & Funded Hours, What Will Childcare at Trinity Cost?

Many families are surprised to discover their childcare can be partially or fully funded by the government. Here is a simple guide to what you can expect.

Year Olds

Up to 15 hrs free

For eligible families receiving certain benefits

3–4

Year Olds

15 hrs free, all families

Universal entitlement for all 3 & 4 year olds in England

Hour Option

30 hrs free, working families

For eligible working parents of 3 & 4 year olds

Session Type	Rate	Times	Ages
Day Care, Half Day	£36–£45	9am–12pm · 12pm–3pm	From 12 months
Day Care, Full Day	£72–£90	9am–2pm · 9am–3pm	From 12 months
Preschool, 15 Funded Hours	Free	Flexible across week	3–4 yrs (all) · 2 yrs (eligible)
Preschool, 30 Funded Hours	Free	Flexible across week	3–4 yrs (eligible working families)
Additional Private Hours	Contact us	Flexible	All ages

Not sure which option applies to your family? Our team is happy to check your eligibility and guide you through the process. Call us on 0208 592 4768 or message us on WhatsApp.

Trinity Playcentre, Settling In

Getting Started

Settling In, Supporting Your Child From Day One

We know that starting childcare is a big step, for your child and for your whole family. Our settling-in process is gentle, flexible, and built around each individual child.

Home or Virtual Visit

We begin with a home or virtual visit so we can get to know your child before they arrive.

Stay & Play

Parents are warmly encouraged to stay during early sessions for as long as their child needs.

Regular Updates

We keep you informed throughout via the Blossom app and direct conversations with your child’s key person.

At Their Own Pace

Every child settles differently. We never rush this process, we work at your child’s individual pace.

Trinity Playcentre, EYFS Curriculum

Early years practitioner supporting children's EYFS learning at Trinity Playcentre, Dagenham

Our Curriculum

How We Help Your Child Learn: Our EYFS Approach

Every session at Trinity Playcentre is shaped by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the government’s framework for learning and development for children from birth to age 5. We follow Birth to 5 Matters guidance, using play-based activities that develop the whole child across seven areas of learning.

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Confidence, friendships, managing feelings

Communication & Language

Listening, speaking, storytelling and vocabulary

Physical Development

Fine and gross motor skills, coordination, health

Literacy, Phonics, Books & Mark-Making

Early reading, writing, and a love of books

Mathematics, Numbers, Shapes & Patterns

Counting, sorting, spatial reasoning through play

Understanding the World, Nature, People & Cultures

Science, technology, community, and diversity

Expressive Arts & Design, Creativity, Music & Imagination

Art, music, dance, role-play, and creative thinking

Our curriculum is fully tailored to each child’s individual stage of development. Through observation and play, our practitioners ensure every child is gently challenged, deeply supported, and well-prepared for their transition into Reception Year.

Trinity Playcentre, Facilities

Our Space

Our Learning Environment, Indoor & Outdoor Spaces

Our bright, well-resourced rooms are filled with age-appropriate learning materials designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration. Children have access to both indoor learning spaces and our outdoor garden, where they can dig, plant, climb, ride bikes, or settle into a quiet reading corner.

All materials are regularly checked for safety. Our outdoor space supports physical development, nature learning, and the kind of free play that indoor environments can’t always offer.

Outdoor garden with planting beds and nature area
Climbing frames, bikes, and active play equipment
Cosy reading corners indoors and outdoors
Creative arts and craft stations
Age-appropriate, safe learning resources throughout
Investigation and discovery play areas

Outdoor learning garden at Trinity Playcentre, Dagenham, climbing frame and planting area

Book a Visit or Register Your Child Today

Ready to find out if Trinity Playcentre is the right fit for your family? Come and see us, we’d love to show you around. Or if you’re ready to register, we’ll make the process as simple and supportive as possible.

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