Conwy are committed to supporting families to ensure the best possible start in life for little ones.
What are the benefits of my child accessing Welsh Government Funded Childcare for 2 Year Olds?
Welsh Government funded childcare for 2 year olds offers a safe, nurturing and fun environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. Our childcare providers are experienced and qualified, with your child's wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
Childcare isn't compulsory, but when you use it, we know you want it to be the best possible option for your family.
Children will have the opportunity to:
- Learn new skills
- Grow in confidence
- Feel secure and happy
- Explore their interests
- Become more independent
- Make friends
- Enjoy fun indoor and outdoor activities
Eligible children can receive up to 12½ hours of funded childcare each week during term time.
This is usually:
- 2½ hours per day
- Monday to Friday
- Term time only
Who can access Welsh Government Funded Childcare for 2 Year Olds?
Children are eligible to start the school term following their 2nd birthday, until the school term following their 3rd birthday at an approved childcare setting in Conwy.
To be eligible your child must be living in Conwy County, this must be:
- the child's main home address
- the address to which their child benefit is paid (where eligible)
- the address registered with the child's health visitor
Where is Welsh Government Funded Childcare for 2 Year Olds available?
The funded childcare is available in all areas of Conwy County.
Funding can only be used at approved childcare settings. These settings have met quality standards and are approved by Conwy Flying Start.
Approved settings include:
- Playgroups
- Cylchoedd Meithrin
- Day Nurseries
- Childminders
This includes Welsh-medium, English-medium and bilingual childcare settings.
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Mochdre, Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn, Llysfaen, Llanddulas, Betws yn Rhos
Playgroups
- Cadwgan Playgroup
- Cynfran Pre-School
- Llanddulas Playgroup
- Mochdre Playgroup
- Nant y Groes Playgroup
- Rhos Playgroup
- St. Joseph's Playgroup
- Swn y Don Playgroup
Cylchoedd Meithrin
- Cylch Meithrin Bod Alaw
- Cylch Meithrin Betws yn Rhos
Day Nurseries
- Princess Road Pre-School
- Kids Planet at Ashbourne House Day Nursery
- Kids Planet at West End Day Nursery
- First Steps Day Nursery
- Rydal Penrhos Pre-School
Childminders
- Antonia Bailey (childminder)
- Apple Tree Tots Childminding
- Curious Bugs Childminding
- Lizzie Day (childminder)
- Gofal plant ABC Childcare
- Joanne Vaughan (childminder)
- Sharon Caddick (childminder)
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Llandudno, Penrhyn Bay
Playgroups
- Blessed William Davies Play Club
- Craig y Don Playschool
- School Lane Pre-School
- Seren Super Stars Pre-School
- Tudno Playschool
Cylchoedd Meithrin
- Cylch Meithrin Morfa Rhianedd
Day Nurseries
- Chwarae Teg Day Nursery, Penrhyn Bay
- Little Angels Day Nursery
- Kids Planet at Llandudno Day Nursery
Childminders
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Abergele, Kinmel Bay, Towyn, Llanfairtalhaiarn, Llannefydd, Llansannan
Playgroups
- Clwb Enfys at Glan Gele Playgroup
Cylchoedd Meithrin
- Cylch Meithrin Abergele
- Cylch Meithrin Talhaiarn
Day Nurseries
- Chwarae Teg Day Nursery, Pensarn
- Jumping Jacks Day Nursery
- Little Lambs Day Nursery
- Little Lambs Awel y Mor Day Nursery
- Kids Planet at Abergele Day Nursery
Childminders
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Deganwy, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Glan Conwy, Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan
Playgroups
- Deganwy Playgroup
- Llandudno Junction Playgroup
- Llanfairfechan Playgroup
- St. Gwynan's Playgroup
- Ysgol Feithrin Conwy (Porth y Felin)
- Ysgol Feithrin Glan Conwy
Cylchoedd Meithrin
- Cylch Meithrin Awel y Mynydd
- Cylch Meithrin Penmaenmawr
- Cylch Meithrin Llangelynnin
Day Nurseries
- Meithrinfa Derwen Deg
- Kids Planet at Conwy Day Nursery
Childminders
- Little Darlings Childminding
- Treetots Childminding
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Caerhun, Eglwysbach, Llangernyw, Llanddoged, Maenan, Dolgarrog, Trefiw, Llanrwst, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Capel Garmon, Dolwyddelan, Bro Machno, Ysbyty Ifan, Pentrefoelas, Cerrigydrudion, Llanfihangel, Llangwm
Cylchoedd Meithrin
- Cylch Meithrin Bro Cernyw
Day Nurseries
- Meithrinfa Traed Bach
- Meithrinfa Twt Lol
Childminders
- Angylion Bach Childminding
- Twts Crwst Childminding
- Machno Valley Childminding
If your current childcare provider is not listed as an approved setting, we cannot currently provide funding there.
You can speak to your childcare provider about becoming an approved setting.
How to apply?
Your child's start date depends on their date of birth.
| If you child was born between | Your child will be eligible for Flying Start Childcare |
|---|
| 1 September to 31 December |
Spring, Summer and Autumn terms after your child’s 2nd birthday |
| 1 January to 31 March |
Summer, Autumn and Spring terms after your child’s 2nd birthday |
| 1 April to 31 August |
Autumn, Spring and Summer terms after your child’s 2nd birthday |
If your child has an eligible date of birth and lives in Conwy County, you will need to complete the registration forms.
You can do this by visiting one of our Childcare drop-in sessions:
| Location | Day(s) | Time |
|---|
| Douglas Road Family Centre, Colwyn Bay |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (every week) |
9:00am – 11:30am |
| Dinorben Family Centre, Abergele |
Friday (every week) |
9:00am – 11:30am |
| Eryl Wen Family Centre, Llandudno |
Friday (every week) |
1:00pm – 2:30pm |
| Llandudno Junction Memorial Hall |
Tuesday (fortnightly, call for details) |
9:30am – 11:00am |
| Penmaenmawr Library |
Wednesday (fortnightly, call for details) |
1:30pm – 2:45pm |
| Llanrwst Family Centre |
Friday (every week) |
1:00pm – 4:00pm |
If you are unable to go to any of these sessions, please contact us and we can arrange another time to complete the registration forms.
What happens next?
Once your application has been processed, the Conwy Flying Start Childcare Team will send you a confirmation email or letter.
Your funded childcare place cannot start until you receive this confirmation.
The confirmation will include:
- your child's funding start date
- the funded hours agreed
- the childcare setting where the place has been arranged
Frequently Asked Questions
How many funded hours can my child receive?
Eligible children can receive up to 12½ hours per week, usually 2½ hours per day, Monday to Friday during term time.
Some arrangements may vary depending on the childcare setting.
Which childcare settings can receive Welsh Government Funded Childcare for 2 Years Olds?
Funding can only be used at approved childcare settings.
The full list of approved settings is available above.
What if my child attends more than one setting?
Welsh Government Funded Childcare for 2 Years Olds can only be paid to one childcare setting.
When applying, please choose the setting where you would like your child to use their funded place.
Can I make changes to the funded hours?
If you wish to make a change to the funded hours, change childcare setting or end a placement early, you will need to discuss this with your childcare provider, and it must be agreed by the Conwy Flying Start Childcare team. Changes to hours or to settings can be made for the following half term – changes can’t be made during the current half term.
Will this affect my benefits?
You may need to tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you receive childcare-related support, including Universal Credit.
Privacy Notice
If you receive services from Flying Start, some of the information we collect about you will be shared with Welsh Government on an annual basis. The Welsh Government Flying Start privacy notice tells you more about how your data is used and stored. You can also view Conwy's privacy notice in Easy Read format.
Need More Information?
Conwy Flying Start Childcare
Email: fs-childcare@conwy.gov.uk
Phone: 01492 575453 / 01492 575784
Conwy Family Information Service
Email: plant.children@conwy.gov.uk
Phone: 01492 577850
