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Flying Start Childcare

Flying Start offers up to 12.5 hours a week free high quality childcare for children aged between 2 and 3 years old during 3 school terms. Children are eligible to start the term following their 2nd birthday.

 

Where is Flying Start available?

This scheme targets specific wards within Gwynedd only. Whether or not you're entitled to the scheme depends on your post code. Use this search tool to check if you are eligible or not:

 

There are 16 Flying Start child care providers in Gwynedd

Location: Cylch Meithrin Caban Cegin, Caban Ysgol Glancegin, Maesgeirchen, Gwynedd, LL57 1ST
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm
Phone: 01248 352130
E-mailCabancegin@hotmail.com

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Manager: Lowri Ogwen

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My name is Lowri Ogwen and I have completed an NVQ level 5 in Childcare as well as graduated with a BA in Early Years. I have worked in the childcare field for 19 years working in different nurseries and schools, but have now been working at Caban Cegin for a few years. I enjoy watching children be creative, enthusiastic and reach their full potential.  

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Maesincla, Safle Plas Pawb, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1DF
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3pm
Phone: 01286 662442
E-mail: cylchmaesinclanicola.jones@yahoo.com

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Manager: Nicola Hughes

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My name is Nicola Hughes and I have an NVQ Level 4 qualification in Early Years Care and Education. I have worked in the childcare field for 25 years working as an assistant at Maesincla School before moving on to become Cylch Maesincla’s Leader. I enjoy seeing the children learn and develop through fun and educational activities with our enthusiastic and energetic staff. 

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Seiont a Pheblig, Canolfan Noddfa, Cil Peblig, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2RS
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:10am–11:40am, and 12:15pm–14:45pm
Phone: 07780112956
E-mail: seiont.apheblig@yahoo.com

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Leader:
 Karen Evans

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My name is Karen Evans and I have a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I have worked in the childcare field for 19 years working as a 1-to-1 teaching assistant, Vice Leader and Leader in several different Playgroups. I enjoy seeing all the children enjoy learning outdoors and developing language skills through play. 

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Location: Meithrinfa Plas Pawb, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1DF
Opening hours: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 8:00am - 17:30pm

Dechrau’n Deg Sesssions: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 8:45am-11:15am, a 12:30pm-3pm

Phone: 01286 678824
E-mail: meithrinfaplaspawb@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Manager: Rhian Jones

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My name is Rhian and i have a Level 5 qualification in Leadership for children’s care, learning and development. I have been working in the childcare sector for the last 16 years. I started my journey working as an assistant  in Cylch Meithrin Felinheli and after some time there, became the leader of the Cylch. After a period of staying at home raising a family, I got a leadership position in Cylch Meithrin Llanberis before becoming the manager of Meithrinfa Plas Pawb. I am delighted to be in the children’s company and to see them grow and develop during their time in our care here at Plas Pawb. 

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Location: Cylch Talysarn, Adeilad Dechrau’n Deg, Ffordd yr Orsaf, Talysarn, LL54 6ND
Opening hours: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 8:45am–11:15am
Phone: 01286 880 302
E-mail: cylchtalysarn@yahoo.co.uk

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Leader: Tracey Lee Jones

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My name is Tracey Lee Jones and I have a CACHE Level 3 qualification, Diploma in Nursery Nursing. I have worked in the childcare field for over 30 years doing a variety of jobs such as being a Cylch Leader, Childminder and teaching assistant in different schools. I enjoy watching children learn and develop in the outdoors. 

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Carmel, Neuadd y Pentref, Carmel, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7AA
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–11:30am
Phone:  07951024193
E-mailarweinydd@cylchcarmel.cymru

 

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Leader: Hope Brown

 My name is Hope Brown. I have a NVQ Level 3 and currently working towards my level 5. I have been working in the cylch for over 2 years and have also worked in another Cylch. I love to help the children and watch them develop during their time at the Cylch.

 

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni, Neuadd Goffa Llanllyfni, Ffordd Rhedyw, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd, LL54 6SG
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 1.45pm,  Friday 8:45am - 1.10pm
Phone: 07816406162
E-mail: cylchllanllyfni@meithrin.co.uk

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Leader: Saran Japheth 

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 My name is Saran Japheth. I have a level 3 qualifiaction in Childcare and developemnt. I completed the course while working at the Cylch an received the Learner of the Year award. I have now moved on to complete the lefel 5 course. I enjoy working with the children every day and watching then develop their skills and form new friendships within the Cylch. I enjoy providing new experiences for the children and watching them develop and become independant.


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Location: Cylch Meithrin Penygroes, Ysgol Bro Lleu, Ffordd y Brenin, Penygroes, Gwynedd, LL54 6RL
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-2:45pm
Morning session: 8:30am-11am
Lunch club: 11am-1pm
Afternoon session: 1pm-2:45pm

Phone: 07379599487
E-mail: cylch_penygroes@hotmail.co.uk

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Leader: 
Bethan Jones

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My name is Bethan Jones and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education. I have worked in childcare for 21 years working as a supply teacher as well as working in many different Playgroups. I enjoy doing different activities with the children, giving them different experiences and watching them develop educationally and socially. 

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Location: Meithrinfa Ogwen, 3 Carneddi Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 3RU
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am- 11:30am, and 1pm–3:30pm
Phone: 01248 605555
E-mail: post@meithrinfaogwen.co.uk

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Leader:
 Lyn Morris

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My name is Lyn Morris and I have a CACHE Level 3 qualification, Diploma in Childcare and Education. I have worked in childcare for 19 years and have done numerous different courses such as Child Protection, Food Safety, Makaton and many more. I enjoy watching the children learn different skills such as language skills. 

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Cefnfaes, Plas Ffrancon, Ffordd Newydd Coetmor, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 3DT
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-11:30am, and 12:15pm–2:45pm
Phone: 07815085323
E-mail: cefnfaes@hotmail.com

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Leader:
 Lois Williams
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My name is Lois Williams and I have an NVQ Level 5 in Childcare. I have worked in childcare for 9 years working as a 'Nanny' and working in two different day nurseries before moving on to work at Cylch Cefnfaes. I enjoy knowing that I have made a difference to the lives of the children who attend the Cylch and enjoy seeing the children develop during their time at the Cylch. 

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Location:Caban Ogwen, Llanllechid, Bethesda, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 3EH
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-11.30am and 12:30pm-3pm
Phone: 07786855333
E-mailcabanogwen@meithrinfaogwen.co.uk

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Leader: Zoe Roberts

 Arweinydd Caban Ogwen

My name is Zoe Roberts. I have been working with children for over 18 years now. I started in a Nursery in Bangor before coming to work at Meithrinfa Ogwen 9 years ago and working my way up to being the manager. For the last 2 years, I have been the manager at Caban Ogwen which has been accepting Flying Start Children since September 2022. My interests include keeping fit. Going out to eat and socializing with friends and family over the weekend. 

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Location: Meithrinfa O Law i Law, Lon Towyn, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. LL41 3UR
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm

          Morning session: 8:30yb – 11:00yb

          Afternoon session: 1:00yh – 3:30yh

Phone: 01766 831235
E-mailmeithrinfaolawilaw@hotmail.com 

 

Leader: Shannon Roberts

 Arweinydd O Law i Law

My name is Shannon Roberts. I have a level 6 degree in early childhood studies.

I have worked at Meithrinfa O Law i Law for the past two years. During my time here I've been fortunate to attend various courses and better my knowledge within the early years sector. For the past year i have been the room leader, i am eager to aid in children’s development and love to watch them develop whilst learning through play

 

 

Location: Y Caban, Ysgol Maenofferen, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3DL.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-11:30am and  12:30pm- 3pm
Phone: 07584 627210
E-mail: arweinyddllechi@outlook.com

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Leader: Sioned Rutigliano

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My name is Sioned Rutigliano and I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare Development. I have worked in the childcare field for 3 years but have taken a break over the last few years to raise my children whilst also working as a pub manager. I enjoy watching the children learn new things and seeing their brains develop through play.

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Dolgellau, Canolfan Deulu Dolgellau, Drill Hall, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1DE
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am -11am and 1pm-3.30pm
Phone: 01341 421 777
E-mail: ysgolmeithrindolgellau@hotmail.co.uk

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Location: Cylch Meithrin Deiniolen, Hafod Oleu, Deiniolen, Gwynedd, LL553LP

Opening hours: Monday to Friday  8.45-12.00 a 12.45- 2.50

Contact number: 07480 878084

e-mail: cylchdeiniolen@outlook.com

 Arweinydd Cylch Deiniolen

 

My name is Elin Jones. I have a Level 3 and Level 5 qualification i Child Care. I have worked in a nursery setting for 8 years with children from 3 months old up to 8 years old. I have started in Cylch Meithrin Deiniolen since September 2023 and enjoy seeing the children develop, and getting them ready for Primary School. It’s lovely to see the Cylch open again after it being closed for so long. 

Location: Cylch Meithrin Tregarth, Tanrhiw Road, Tregarth, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 4AW
Opening hours: Dydd Llun i Dydd Gwener 8:30am-1pm
Contact number: 07770 039778 
E-mail: cylchmeithrintregarth@yahoo.co.uk

Arweinydd Cylch Tregarth

 

My name is Sophie Hughes. I have been worked in Cylch Meithrin Tregarth for the last 2 years. I have 2 sons who are 9 and 5 years old. I have a Level 3 qualification in Child Care and have been working within Child Care for the last 11 years and thoroughly enjoy it. I love to be i the company of the children and really enjoy watching them develop during their time at the Cylch.

 

How to apply

Contact your local Health Visitor for more information and to apply for Flying Start childcare.