The Humber Sub

In 1961 a young London mother, Belle, wrote to The Guardian. Belle explained how in the absence of a state nursery place for her young daughter, she had set up a group of her own. The response was overwhelming. Many other parents were experiencing similar problems and were setting up groups too. Belle began to put people in touch with one another. Within a year, in August 1962, 150 members attended the 1st AGM of the Pre school Playgroups Association which was to become a leading educational charity.