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To: Haringey Council
Save 101 Playgroup, Crouch End
101 is a community-based playgroup in Crouch End providing affordable childcare for two to four-year-olds. Haringey Council wants to increase the rent from £3,000 to £14,000 per year and make us responsible for building maintenance too. Hiking our rent by almost 500% and being responsible for ongoing maintenance of what is a very old building would make it impossible for us to remain viable as a playgroup. Please help us ask Haringey Council to set the rent at an affordable level so 101 can continue to serve our community.
Why is this important?
Over the last 30-odd years, 101 has helped so many children, in an area where playgroups (as opposed to private nurseries) are rare. The fees are affordable and the atmosphere calm and caring. 101 helps children learn valuable social skills, making for a smooth transition to school. If 101 cannot continue, there are very few alternatives in the Crouch End area for parents who want a playgroup and not full-time child care.
