Derw Bach Preschool - Playgroup
This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.
This provider was last inspected on: 07/11/2023
This provider has full week vacancies for children aged between 3 years and 4 years. .
This provider is registered for 32 places and is staffed for 32 places.
What we do
provides a diverse, friendly and safe environment where children are actively encouraged and supported to become kind, respectful and independent individuals
A preschool for children age 3-4 years offering 3+education hours and the childcare offer.
@PowysFp
Who do we support
children 3yrs plus
Can anyone use this service?
anyone can contact us directly or apply for a place through Powys County council
Opening Times and Costs
Our opening times and availability
We are available: Term time only.
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| Autumn term |
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We are unable to provide wrap around care.
| Monday | 09:15 | 15:15 |
| Tuesday | 09:15 | 15:15 |
| Wednesday | 09:15 | 15:15 |
| Thursday | 09:15 | 15:15 |
| Friday | 09:15 | 15:15 |
early years foundation phase sessions are 9.15-11.15 &am & 1.15-3.15 full day care runs 9.15-3.15
Our costs
About
About our service
This service is provided in English with some bilingual elements.
| Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
support is obtained from Early Years support team. Action for Children, Health Visitors, Speech and Language Team, Educational Psychologist. |
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| Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
All staff are trained to support children with additional learning needs. Provision is put in place depending on individual needs Additional learning needs policy is in place with regard to ALN act we are an "Autism aware" setting |
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Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years? Tyfu Training Autism friendly training person centred planning approach |
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| Outside space
Two gardens available for use at the setting. open access for children to use the garden |
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| Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
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| Is the setting pet free?
we have two fish |
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| Offers Flying Start provision?
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| Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) | |
| This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme | |
| This service accepts childcare vouchers accept childcare offer for Wales 30hrs |
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This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme |
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Able to provide emergency/short term care? |
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| Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh? The setting welcomes many families with English as a second language. |
Schools
We do not drop off at/pick up from any school.
We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.

Social information
Address
You can visit us here:
Ysgol Calon y Dderwen
Park lane
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1EG
Contact methods
Telephone: 07407542946(Sarah Rowlands)
Email: derwbach22@gmail.com(Derw Bach)
Social media
Facebook
Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking
Access by ramps/level access
Breastfeeding welcome
Baby changing facilities