DOVECOTE DAY NURSERY

We are a fully registered bilingual Day Nursery for children aged birth - five years old. The Nursery is registered with CSIW, and run by fully qualified and experienced staff, who hold First Aid and Health and Hygiene Certificates. The Nursery provides warm and consistent care in safe and stimulating surroundings. Every effort is made to ensure children receive the opportunity to play and learn at their own level.

The Nursery has two large playrooms, one for children aged 2 years and over and the other for under 2s. Both are well equipped for activities such as messy play, painting, play dough etc. It also has a home corner, construction area and a quiet area. A sleep area is provided for children whose daily routine includes a nap.

The Nursery has its own dedicated kitchen where fully qualified staff prepare lunches and snacks. There is also a play area, which is safe and secure with bikes, slide, see-saw, climbing frame and lots of other suitable outdoor equipment.

The Nursery is open during the school term times Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 6.30 pm. During school holidays, Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 8.30 am - 3.30 pm. The fees for private childcare are: Hourly Rate £2.80 Lunch £1.50.

Many courses offer free childcare whilst others are subsidised. If you require childcare at any other times please contact us to see if it is possible for us to arrange flexible childcare for you.

SURE START PLAN: Dulais Valley Under Three's Project

"Sure Start" is a project introduced by the Government in 1999. The project is aimed at children from nought to three and aims to:

• Encourage stimulating play
• Improve language skills
• Identify and support children with learning difficulties

The project also aims to improve the social development of children.

• To support the early relationship between them and their parents
• To identify children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and support them and their parents

If you feel you may need some support or just a friendly chat please don't hesitate to get in touch with us on 01639 700024. Your health visitor can give you more details.

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