The happiness, development and safety of each and every child is Cylch Meithrin Glantwymyn’s priority. The Cylch offers the best possible care in a happy and secure atmosphere, and the opportunity for each child to reach his or her full potential by learning through play.
The Cylch has equipment such as toys and resources which reflect the developmental needs and the age range of the children. Careful attention has been given to planning the outside play areas, so that the Cylch can offer children opportunities for stimulating activities in the open air.
The staff are trained and experienced to ensure that each child receives appropriate and tender care and attention. Consideration is given to each individual child’s developing needs including socialising, learning and play.
By registering your child at Cylch Meithrin Glantwymyn you may be assured that your child’s development will be a sure and positive one. Cylch Meithrin Glantwymyn was established in 1972.
Our aim is to provide sessional care and early years education of a high standard through the medium of the Welsh language to children from 2 years to school reception age. (they will start school on the September after their 4th Birthday).
Activities:
Activities will be based around the Curriculum for Wales which supports children at the start of their learning journey to develop as :
● Ambitious, capable learners
● Enterprising creative contributors
● Ethical, informed citizens
● Healthy, confident individuals.
The five developmental pathways namely belonging, communication, exploration, physical development and well-being will be used to plan learning experiences.
These are examples of the activities that are offered at Cylch:
• Playing and socialising with other children.
• Learning through play indoors and outdoors, whilst making use of the latest IT.
• Playing with water, sand, dough and in the mud kitchen.
• Playing in role play areas such as the shop and dressing up.
• Playing with toys, jigsaws and board games.
• Painting, mark making, drawing and arts and crafts to coincide with termly themes.
• Cooking and gardening and experiencing life experiences.
• Music making
• Story time and singing
Hours/Fees:
(during term time only)
Monday 9-3.30pm
Tuesday - 9-3.30pm
Wednesday - 9-3.30pm
Thursday - 9-3.30pm
Friday Morning - 9-12pm
Fee: £4.50 / hour
These fees are in line with Welsh Government rates and are evaluated annually.
Parents and guardians can apply for funded childcare and early education for up to 30 hours per week (children are eligible from the term after their 3rd birthday).
30 hours include:
at least 10 hours of early education per week - register here
up to 20 hours per week of childcare - register here
Payment can also be made through Tax free childcare.
Location
Cylch Meithrin Glantwymyn,
Canolfan Glantwymyn,
Glantwymyn,
Machynlleth,
Powys,
SY20 8LX
Get in touch.
email: cylchglantwymyn@icloud.com