Cwmlai Playgroup
learning through play
About Us
The Playgroup was founded in September 1994 and is situated within Cwmlai Primary School, Penygarreg Road, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taff
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 boys and girls 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 Care Inspectorate 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 every two years by the CIW and Copies of our CIW inspection report 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 is open for five mornings a week and to afternoons. Parents have the option of registering their child for the following hours.
Morning sessions – Three hours
9.05a.m. until 12.05 p.m. - at a cost of £12.00 per session
(Children are provided with a nutritious mid-morning snack.)
Or
Morning sessions – four-hour duration
9.05a.m. until 1.05 p.m. - at a cost of £14.00 per session (Children are provided with a nutritious mid morning snack)
Lunch time: 12.15 pm. Parents are asked to provide a lunch box for their child if they attend a four-hour session, lunch boxes are kept refrigerated. Please could you choose a small lunchbox as we cannot accommodate large backpacks in our fridge.
Admissions Policy
Before starting at the playgroup it is essential that your child visits at least once. If you feel that your child needs more than one visit before starting this will be arranged
Payment of Fees
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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