Cylch Meithrin
Welcome to Cylch Meithrin y Llewod Bach
We at Cylch Meithrin y Llewod Bach extend a very warm welcome to you and your child.
From the very first day to the time when your child is ready to leave the Cylch Meithrin and progress to Primary School, we want to ensure that your child receives every opportunity to socialise and develop well with us.
Aims and Principles of the Cylch
The Cylch aims to provide every child with an opportunity to benefit from early years services and experiences through the medium of Welsh.
We believe that play is fundamental to the physical, emotional, linguistical, social and intellectual development of children. We will ensure every possible opportunity to learn through play.
Management of the Cylch
The Cylch Meithrin is managed by a committee of parents, prospective parents and members of the local community.
About eight members will be needed on the committee and it will be necessary to elect three chief officers. Committee members are elected at the annual general meeting and it would be beneficial if all parents could attend.
Our Cylch Meithrin
- The Cylch Meithrin is for Children aged from two years until they attend school on a full time basis. Due to the required staffing levels, there are limited available spaces for children aged 2 years, therefore it is important to contact a member of staff to discuss your needs.
The term after your childs third birthday, he or she will attend the Primary School’s Nursery Unit for half a day.
The session will be held during term time Monday to Friday
Morning 8:45am – 11:45am £15 per session
Afternoon 12:45pm – 3:15pm £12 per session
All day 8:45am – 3:15pm £35 per day
Lunch and afternoon 11:45am – 3:15pm £20 per session
Fees above correct from September 2025.
The fees are reviewed by the committee twice a year.
• Fruit is provided for your child
Fees
- Each session that has been noted for your child in the contract, must be paid for, even if your child is unable to attend.
- We accept payment by cheque, made payable to “Cylch Meithrin y Llewod Bach”, or cash.
We accept children that are eligible for Flying Start and Childcare Offer Wales.
Arrears
If you fall into arrears, you will receive a letter within a fortnight asking you to contact the Cylch. If payment is not received in full, within the month, then regretfully we will be unable to offer your child a place at the Cylch. If a parent has difficulty in paying, then please discuss the matter in confidence with the committee.
Collecting your child
We ask that you collect your child promptly at the end of every session. If you are frequently late in collecting your child then we will need to charge a fee.
Illness
- If your child is ill during Cylch time, a member of staff will contact you or your contact person named on your child’s registration form and asked to collect your child.
- If your child vomits, has diarrhoea or is suffering from an infectious disease, we ask that you keep him/her at home until the symptoms have cleared.
In an Emergency
- If your child needs emergency attention, you will be contacted immediately.
- If your child needs emergency medical treatment, action will be taken in accordance with the permission signed by you on the Child Registration Form.
Managing and Modifying Behaviour
The Cylch Meithrin has a behaviour management policy which ensures that physical punishment is not used in controlling the behaviour of any child. If necessary, the Cylch Meithrin will follow a consistent programme of behaviour management in accordance with your child’s age, development and needs.
Equal Opportunities
The Cylch Meithrin welcomes all children of the appropriate age regardless of race, disability, language, religion, social status or family situation.
In accordance with its equal opportunities and special needs policy, the Cylch will ensure that your child receives the same opportunities as every other child in the Cylch. A copy of this policy can be seen in the Cylch.
Compliments and Complaints
Please feel free to discuss your child’s development or any concerns you may have with the leader. If you wish to complain, please contact the chairperson. If the matter is not resolved, a formal letter should be sent to the Committee. Should the matter remain unresolved, you may contact Heulwen Jones, our Developmental Officer.
Example of the daily routine
1:40 – 1:50 Tidying up
1:50 – 2:05 Activities
2:05 – 2:30 Tŷ Bach, milk and fruit, looking at books
2.50 – 3:15 Put on coats and say goodbye.
Contacting the Cylch
Email the Cylch: yllewodbach@outlook.com
Email the committee: pwyllgoryllewodbach@outlook.com
