Village Playgroup Garw Valley - Playgroup

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   This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.

   This provider was last inspected on: 06/10/2023.

  This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 2 years and 5 years.

  This provider is registered for 16 places and is staffed for 16 places.

What we do

English Medium Playgroup
Providing Quality Early Education
Our English Medium Playgroup caters to children aged 2-5 years, offering a nurturing environment that promotes early childhood development. We are dedicated to integrating the Welsh language into our sessions through the use of short phrases and song, fostering bilingualism from a young age.

Who do we support

About Us
As a private setting, we provide education and care for children aged 2-5 years. We are proud to be part of the Flying Start Expansion, offering 12.5 hours of funded childcare each week to children aged 2-3 years old.
Our Curriculum
We are committed to embracing the new Curriculum for Wales, ensuring that our educational approach is modern, inclusive, and engaging. Our curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of each child, preparing them for future learning and success.
Support for Families
Families with children aged 3-5 years can benefit from the 'Early Years Grant,' providing financial support for early education. Additionally, if both parents work 16 hours or more per week, they are eligible to claim 'The Childcare Offer Wales,' which offers further assistance with childcare costs.
We strive to create a welcoming, supportive community for all children and families, where learning and growth can flourish.

Can anyone use this service?

If you are looking for a Flying Start place for the term after your child's second birthday, please contact flyingstartexpansion@bridgend.gov.uk details will be passed on to ourselves and we will contact you regarding a place.

  Our opening times and availability

We are available: term time only.

We are available during the following school terms:

  • Spring term
  • Autumn term
  • Summer term

We are unable to provide wrap around care.

Monday 09:15 - 14:45
Tuesday 09:15 - 14:45
Wednesday 09:15 - 14:45
Thursday 09:15 - 14:45
Friday 09:15 - 14:45

  Our costs

Please contact us for cost information

  About our service

The language spoken in our setting is English medium setting with some bilingual elements.

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years?
Outside space
Free flow into garden. Yard
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Is the setting pet free?
Offers Flying Start provision?
Offers Flying Start provision alongside other provision 		Yes
Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) Yes
This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme
This service accepts childcare vouchers
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Able to provide emergency/short term care? No
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?
We are an equal opportunity and inclusive practise.		 Yes

We do not drop off at/pick up from any school.

We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.

 Address

 You can visit us here:

Pontycymer Nursery School
Victoria Street
Bridgend
CF32 8NN

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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Access by ramps/level access
  • Breastfeeding welcome
  • Baby changing facilities
Last updated: 03/04/2025