Village Playgroup Garw Valley - Playgroup
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.
Opening Times and Costs
Our opening times and availability
We are available: Term time only.
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| 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 |
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)
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| Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
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Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years? |
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| Outside space
Free flow into garden. Yard |
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| Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
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| Is the setting pet free?
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| Offers Flying Start provision?
Offers Flying Start provision alongside other 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 | |
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme no |
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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? We are an equal opportunity and inclusive practise. |
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:
Pontycymer Nursery School
Victoria Street
Pontycymer
Bridgend
Bridgend
CF32 8NN
Contact methods
Social media
Facebook
Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Access by ramps/level access
Breastfeeding welcome
Baby changing facilities