Markham Playgroup - Playgroup
This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.
This provider was last inspected on: 04/03/2025
This provider has full week vacancies for children aged between 2 years and 4 years. .
This provider is registered for 27 places and is staffed for 27 places.
What we do
At Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing, stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow. We focus on the whole child-supporting their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through play-based learning and structured activities.
We offer -A caring, inclusive setting where every child feels valued.
Qualified and experienced staff who encourage curiosity and independance.
A balance of free play, creative activities outdoor learning, and early literacy/numeracy experiences.
Opportunities to develop friendships, confidence, and life skills.
Strong partnerships with parents to support each child's unique journey.
Our goal is to give children the best possible start to their education in a happy, welcoming space where learning is fun
We accept children from the age of 2 and offer spaces for Flying Start. Early Years Education, Childcare offer and Private paying customers.
Who do we support
All children starting from the age of 2 years
Opening Times and Costs
Our opening times and availability
We are available: Term time only.
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We can provide wrap around care.
| Monday | 08:45 | 14:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 | 14:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 | 14:45 |
| Thursday | 08:45 | 14:45 |
| Friday | 08:45 | 14:45 |
Our costs
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
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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? |
Schools
We drop off at/pick up from these schools:
We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.
Social information
Address
You can visit us here:
Markham Institute
Abernant Road
Markham
Blackwood
Caerphilly
NP12 0QH
Contact methods
Email: miss-helen-williams@hotmail.com
Mobile phone: 07783 630085
Social media
Facebook
Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking
Access by ramps/level access
Breastfeeding welcome
Baby changing facilities