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Zebras is managed by Lyn Collins, a qualified Early Years Professional, Primary School Teacher and Senior Playworker with over 20 years’ experience. She is backed up by a team of over 14 caring, qualified staff.
NOTICEBOARD
Welcome to the new school year!
We had a wonderful summer at holiday club! Hope you had a good time too:)
Session Fees: will remain the same for the rest of this year, to be reviewed in 2026. Regular bookings made now for the rest of the school year will benefit from locking in the 2025 price. BOOK NOW TO AVOID ANY FUTURE
PRICE CHANGES!
Ofsted Report
Thank you so much to the parents/carer's that supported us during our recent Elmgrove ofsted inspection, via email and in person, in July of this year:)
We received a lovely ofsted report as a result, view it here: 50284115 (ofsted.gov.uk)
Comments included the following:
"Staff are wonderful models of good manners and respect. They welcome children and show genuine attention and care".
"Children look forward to attending this nurturing after-school club".
"Children feel a sense of belonging. They access a well planned environment"
"Children are caring and play exceptionally well together".
Reception Stay & Play Sessions
(throughout September)
Come along and visit us at our Breakfast & After-School sites, with your child(ren) for a free Stay & Play session. Come and have a look around, see what we do and chat to staff. Everyone welcome:)
SPECIAL OFFER: 10% discount on your first month's fees. Simply register, make the booking, then email zebrasbookings@gmail.com with the code NEW10.
This applies for both Breakfast & After-School Clubs, for new reception children only. Breakfast Club @Cotham Gardens Primary main school (from 7.45am). After-School @Elmgrove (from 3.15pm).
October Half-Term Holiday Club
Monday 27th - Friday 31st October
Open: 8am-6pm. Now booking!
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 5% if booking before 1st October. Simply make your booking, then email zebrasbookings@gmail.com with the code OCT5.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
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We love Zebras!
We’re the Zebras Out of School Club, based in Cotham, Bristol, providing child-centred playcare (supervised by experienced, qualified staff) for children aged between 4 and 13+.
We offer the following services:
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Breakfast club @Cotham Gardens School
(for Elmgrove/Cotham Gardens Primary children)
ages 4-12yrs.
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Afterschool Playscheme @Elmgrove (open to all) for Reception/Year 1 aged children.
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Afterschool Playscheme @Cotham Secondary School (open to all) for Year 2 - Year 7 aged children.
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Holiday club @Cotham Secondary School (open to all), catering for children aged 4-13+.
Each service provides a safe, supervised and stimulating environment where children/young people can be active, create, express and enjoy themselves.
We were set up to meet the needs of working parents, carers and their children… and have been growing ever since.
We are an inclusive setting, catering for children with a range of needs on an individual basis.
Please contact: Lyn Collins 07759785014 for further details.
CONTACT DETAILS
General Enquiries:
Bookings Secretary (email only)
Lisa Collins
Email:zebrasbookings@gmail.com
Operations Manager/Director
Lyn Collins
Tel: 07759785014
Email: zebrasosc@gmail.com
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Breakfast Club Queries
Manager
Jim Collins
Tel: 07523110732
Elmgrove/Cotham Contact Phone:
(available 3-6pm during school terms.
8-6pm school holidays)
Operations Manager
Lyn Collins
Tel: 07759785014
HOLIDAY CLUB
BOOKING NOW FOR
OCTOBER 2025
Places filling up fast....book now to avoid disappointment!
£43 per child per day
£23 half day (morning/afternoon)
Breakfast, Tea and all activities (except day trips) included in the price, just bring a packed lunch!
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Our Ethos:
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Fun - We will support children to have fun and express themselves through play.
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Friends - We will support children to have opportunities to play with friends and peers.
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Freedom - We will support ALL children to have space, time, and opportunities for free play.
LOTS OF FANTASTIC, FUN AND EXCITING ACTIVITIES
PLAY WITH FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ONES
FREEDOM TO RUN, PLAY AND INTERACT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Supervised and supported by our professional, experienced
and caring childcare team.
WE HAVE A JAM PACKED SCHEDULE OF FUN TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S PLAY!
Highlights include:
Bouncy Castle & Ball Pool daily
Trips
.......and so much more!
COME AND JOIN US @COTHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL.
For all children aged 4-12 years, from Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Supporting Bristol's Belonging Strategy for Children and Young People: Vision Statement 2021-2024
Bristol’s Belonging Strategy for Children and Young People - Vision Statement (bristolonecity.com)
Email: zebrasbookings@gmail.com for further details.
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Thank you for your support
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HOLIDAY CLUB OPENING TIMES 2025:
- OCTOBER (1 week)
The UK Interactive Entertainment Association (Ukie) has launched the Get Smart About P.L.A.Y campaign, encouraging more parents and carers to use tools that manage screen time and in-game purchases on video game consoles. Find out more at:
https://www.askaboutgames.com/get-smart-about-play/
Please visit our Registration and Bookings page to book your child into Zebras!
