Markham Playgroup - Playgroup

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

   This provider was last inspected on: 04/03/2025.

  This provider has full week vacancies for children aged between 2 years and 4 years.

  This provider is registered for 27 places and is staffed for 27 places.

What we do

At Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing, stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow. We focus on the whole child-supporting their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through play-based learning and structured activities.
We offer -A caring, inclusive setting where every child feels valued.
Qualified and experienced staff who encourage curiosity and independance.
A balance of free play, creative activities outdoor learning, and early literacy/numeracy experiences.
Opportunities to develop friendships, confidence, and life skills.
Strong partnerships with parents to support each child's unique journey.
Our goal is to give children the best possible start to their education in a happy, welcoming space where learning is fun
We accept children from the age of 2 and offer spaces for Flying Start. Early Years Education, Childcare offer and Private paying customers.



Who do we support

All children starting from the age of 2 years

  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 can provide wrap around care.

Monday 08:45 - 14:45
Tuesday 08:45 - 14:45
Wednesday 08:45 - 14:45
Thursday 08:45 - 14:45
Friday 08:45 - 14:45

  Our costs

  • £8.50 per Session - Morning and Afternoon Playgroup Sessions
  • £8.50 per Session - Afternoon Wraparound Session

  About our service

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
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?
Yes

We drop off at/pick up from these schools:

  • Markham Primary

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

 Address

 You can visit us here:

Markham Institute
Abernant Road
Blackwood
NP12 0QH

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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access by ramps/level access
  • Breastfeeding welcome
  • Baby changing facilities
Last updated: 18/09/2025