Kilkeel Playgroup

29/04/2026

All pre-preschool applications should be returned by Friday 1st May 2026. Thank you!

14/04/2026

Places are available for Pre-preschool children for September 2026. Please contact Leanne via email at [email protected] from today for an application form. Closing date for applications will be Friday 1st May 2026.

23/03/2026

📢 Next Monday, 23 March, the outcome of Pre-School (Stage 1) and Primary 1 applications for September 2026 admissions will be issued to parents and carers.

Applicants who applied via EA Connect will receive an email. If you do not receive an email, please check your junk folder. If you did not apply via EA Connect a letter will be sent to your home address.

For children yet to secure a Pre-school or P1 place, you will receive an email or letter from the Education Authority.

📢 Please note, pre-school applicants of underage children and late deferrals will receive their outcome on 19 May 2026.

Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs awaiting placement will be updated by their SEN link officer or school/setting when a placement has been secured. This process may take a little longer in order to find the best placement for your child’s needs.

For further information, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/IqqT50YuN0V

20/01/2026

ONE DAY TO GO!

Online applications for a Pre-School or Primary 1 place for September 2026 close TOMORROW Wednesday 21 January at 12 noon. Applications received after the closing date will be treated as late 📢

To begin or complete your application, please visit EA Connect 👉 https://ow.ly/mXLG50XGQJz

For more information and guidance on completing an application, visit 👉
https://ow.ly/qCKw50XGQJB

07/01/2026

For all applications for September 2026 portal opens today at 12 noon.

Admissions criteria for applications to Pre-school and Primary One for September 2026 are now live on our website.

It is important that you read the published admissions criteria for each of the Pre-school settings or Primary schools you wish to list on your application.

Applications open on EA Connect at 12 noon on 7 January 2026 for Pre-school and Primary One, and we recommend you list at least four pre-school settings or primary schools in your order of preference .

More information on applying for a pre-school or primary school place is available at 👉 https://ow.ly/gEVj50XFEeR

03/12/2025

Our Open Day for children who will be starting Preschool in September 2026 will be on Monday 12th January 2026 from 12 noon to 1pm in the Afterschool room at Little Treasures Day Nursery.

17/11/2025

Kilkeel Playgroup has a few Pre- Preschool places available from January 2026. Please email Leanne at [email protected] for an application form which should be returned in person by Friday 28th November at 12 noon.

Please note, these are NOT funded places and will cost £10 a session.

29/09/2025

How lucky are we to have this lovely flowerbed to look after.... Thank you to our helpers for watering the garden today!!

23/09/2025

Beautiful morning for outdoor play at our new setting Little Treasures Kilkeel.

17/06/2025

A big thank you to Jo Jingles for visiting us today!

16/06/2025

Funded Preschool place available September 2025. Contact Leanne via telephone 028 417 69698 for further information.

30/04/2025

Pre-preschool Update 2025/2026.

At this stage, it is unlikely we will have availability for our Pre-preschool service commencing September 2025. If this changes, we will update you with a post on our page.