About Us
The Playgroup was founded in September 1994 and is situated within Cwmlai Primary School, Penygarreg Road, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Statement of Purpose
The Playgroup will offer equality of opportunity to all children. Facilities cater for all children regardless of ability, ethnic origin, gender or cultural background, class or language. We seek to counteract all forms of discrimination in our daily work with parents and children.
- We will encourage children to explore and learn through play ensuring that the children in our care receive equal opportunities to do so.
- We believe, children have the right to be valued, respected and cared for in an environment where their welfare is of paramount importance.
- We will maintain close links between staff and parents ensuring both parties work together so that each child achieves their full potential in all areas of their development.
- Staff are totally dedicated to promoting these aims and constant evaluation of our provision ensures this. All staff are motivated, experienced and committed to responding to individual needs with understanding, affection and experience.
- The staff will provide the best possible care for children from the age of 2 ½ years until they start school, by forming close relationships with both children and parents, we will provide each child with the security, stability and continuity of care they need in the early years.
- Staff will promote healthy eating and ensure that all children have ample opportunities to use rest areas when tired.
About Our Playgroup
When choosing a playgroup/nursery for your child, I’m sure that it is very important for you to know that you have chosen a quality pre-school provision where staff are qualified and work with a commitment to putting your child’s happiness and safety first.
The playgroup/nursery is for all boys and girls from the age of 2 ½ years until they start School. The Playgroup/Nursery is registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales and we are registered to take up to 32 children. Staff ratios are one adult for every eight 3-year olds and one adult for every four 2 ½ year olds.
The Playgroup is inspected annualy by the CSSIW and Copies of our CSSIw are available for all parents to read. Please ask a member of staff for a copy if you would like to do so.
When Are We Open
The Playgroup/Nursery is open for five mornings, and two afternoons per week on a Tuesday and a Thursday.
Please note that the running of afternoon sessions are reliant on sufficient numbers, we will delay starting these sessions if demand is insufficient.
According to individual needs, parents have the following options available to them when choosing their child’s sessions.
Morning sessions – three hour duration
9.05 a.m. until 12.05 p.m. - at a cost of £6.00 per session
(Children are provided with a mid-morning snack e.g. toast and milk/fruit juice)
Or
Morning sessions – four-hour duration
9.05 a.m. until 1.05 p.m. - at a cost of £8.00 per session
(Children are provided with a mid morning snack e.g. toast and milk/fruit juice)
Lunch time: 12.15 pm. Parents are asked to provide a lunch box for their child if they attend a four-hour session
And
All day sessions – five and three quarter hour duration
Tuesday and Thursday Only
9.05 a.m. until 2.45 p.m. – at a cost of £12.00 per day
(Children are provided with a mid-morning snack e.g. toast and milk/fruit juice)
Lunch Time: 12.15 p.m. Parents are asked to provide a lunch box for their child if they attend an all day session
(Children are provided with an afternoon snack e.g. fruit/vegetable sticks and a drink)
Parents wishing to send their child for the afternoon sessions only, are advised that the session starts at 11.45 p.m. until 2.45 p.m. at a cost of £6.00. parents are asked to provide a lunchbox for their child if attending the pm session (Children are provided with an afternoon snack e.g. fruit/vegetable sticks and a drink)
Please note that because staff wages and overheads are constant, fees are payable and non-refundable even if your child does not attend because of sickness or holidays. In the unforeseen circumstances of the playgroup being closed due to inclement bad weather i.e. snow or flood, fees are payable for the first two consecutive days of closure only. This means that fees are not payable from the third consecutive days of closure. Should your child no longer require their place at playgroup please note that two weeks notice must be given. Should your child leave without notice being given you will be liable for any unpaid fees owed.
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