We are a small Cylch Meithrin with a capacity of 16 children per session. We welcome children from the age of 2 until school age. We are inspected by CIW and we are Foundation Phase Nursery providers therefore we are also inspected by Estyn. The Cylch is governed by a committee of parents which are volunteers and employ 4 members of qualified and professional staff plus occasionally bank staff. We ensure that the staff attend regular training to further their experience. parents are more than welcome to contact the Cylch to organise a visit to meet the staff.

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Activities:

We give every child the opportunity to participate in every activity. They play, learn and grow through the Welsh language. The doors are open in all kinds of weather and the children can wear wet suits and wellies. We have a very large outdoor area which offers many different activities. The outdoor area offers opportunities to climb, explore, plant and harvest fruits and vegetables, they ride bikes, mark making and counting. The children love cooking in the mud kitchen and use scissors to cut herbs. We have a large shed in the outdoor area which we change the theme every term.

The shed has been a Santa’s Grotto, Holiday Shop, Ioga Shed and an Igloo. We also have a wooden work bench where the 3 year old children get to create their own unique items. It teaches them independence, hand eye coordination and risk taking by using hammers, saws etc. Inside the children have opportunities to paint, draw pictures, play in the little kitchen, use educational Welsh apps on the ipad and on the big IT screen. We have different opportunities every week on the tuff tray too.

During circle time we practice name writing with the children, discuss feelings, sing and have a story. The children take part by singing in the village hall when the community organise different events. The children also have the chance to go to the local primary school for transition days and do some activities there. We also go on various trip during the year.

Hours/Fees:

(during term time only)

08:30am - 9:00am £2
9:00am - 11:30am £10
11:30am - 1:15pm £7
1:15 - 3:45pm £10

Payment can also be made through Tax free childcare if eligible.

Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid is open term time only and accepts children for all sessions throughout every day from their second birthday until the term after they turn 4 (eligible school age).

The Cylch is a Flying Start provider and eligible children are able to access up to 12.5 funded hours from the term after their 2nd birthday for a year, please contact the Cylch to establish eligibility (postcode dependent).

The majority of children are eligible for 10 hours early education funding (2.5 hours each morning) from the term after their 3rd birthday. If eligible, parents and guardians can apply for up to an additional 20 funded childcare hours – register here.

Location

Neuadd Pantyfedwen Hall

Pontrhydfendigaid

Ystrad Meurig

SY25 6BB

Gweneira

Leader (on maternity leave)
My name is Gweneira Fflur Davies or Miss Gwen to the children in Cylch and at home; Mam. I have been a leader in Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid since the year 2020. I live in Pontrhydfendigaid and was a pupil here at Cylch Meithrin and also at Pontrhydfendigaid Primary School. In the year 2023 I won the Mudiad Meithrin award for best Leader in Wales and also won the best Cylch Meithrin in Wales! My hobbies are swimming, walking and watching car racing as well as spending a lot of time with my family. I love working in the Cylch and watching the children grow and develop day by day.
Siobhan

Leader (maternity cover)
My name is Siobhan I am the assistant in Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid. I live in Pontrhydfendigaid with my husband and 3 young children . All 3 have attended Cylch Meithrin Bont. I did my level 3 in childcare straight after school. I started working voluntarily as bank staff . will have been working as assistant for 3 years this year. I love being outdoors and anything crafty, if your children come home in glitter that was probably my fault ! In my spare time I love camping and being near the sea and anything that involves being with my children. I’m currently training to be a forest school leader. Bringing forest school sessions to Cylch Meithrin Bont is something I’m very excited about. I feel very lucky to work here and get so much joy from seeing children grow and learn so much in our lovely Cylch.
Angharad

Assistant
Hi, my name is Angharad Jones I live in Pontrhydfendigaid and I have 2 children. I work part-time at Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid as an assistant. I also have a part-time job in Pontrhydfendigaid primary school. My first language is Welsh and my hobbies are cooking, puzzles, walking my dog, plus I would like to learn how to crochet.
Catrin (Miss Cats)

Assistant
My name is Catrin (Miss Cats), I am a mother of two children and I enjoy going for walks with them. I like to support the children in the cylch to develop. I enjoy creating new learning opportunities for the children and working as a team.
Molly (Miss Molly)

Trainee Assistant
I’m Molly, I come from Barcelona, Spain and have been living in Tregaron for 3 and a half years. I’m completing my NVQ Level 3, and in my spare time I play football for Tregaron Turfs Ladies. I’ve been working in Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid for a month and I feel so fortunate to be part of such a special team.
Catrin

Trainee Assistant
My name is Catrin Williams I have been working in Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid since 2022 as bank staff and enjoy every minute Cylch. I live in Pontrhydfendigaid, I have two children and Welsh is my first language. My hobbies are helping my husband on the family farm, helping the local young farmers club, horse riding and competing in local shows.
Gemma

Bank Staff
My name is Gemma I have been working in Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid since 2022 as bank staff, I live near Devil’s Bridge with my daughter who also used to attend the Cylch and loved it. My hobbies are walking and spending time with my daughter.