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Pre School

Welcome to the Pre School area of the website.

 

Here you will find information on a variety of topics including parent and toddler groups, playgroups and cylchoedd meithrin, day nurseries and nursery schools places. Information on Sure Start, the Governments programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities is also available.

 

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Child playing at a day nursery
Day nurseries are for children under five years old, where they can play, have fun, learn and develop their own friends and relationships.  There are different types of nurseries available, so look for one that best suits your family.
 
 
Young boy reading in nursery school
There are 3 nursery schools and 15 nursery classes in Torfaen, all offering places for children from the term after their 3rd birthday.  Places are allocated on a part-time basis (morning or afternoon) for five days per week. 
 
 
Mother and baby at a Parent and Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Groups primarily cater for children under 2 ½ years of age. Children have the opportunity to play and learn together whilst parents can form friendships and gain mutual support. 
 
 
Children attending a Playgroup
Playgroups and Cylchoedd Meithrin can admit children from the age of 2 ½ years on a sessional basis of not more than four hours in any one day. There are both English and Welsh playgroups that operate in Torfaen. 
 
 

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Visit the Childrens Information Service website at www.torfaencis.org.uk|
Visit the Silky Steps website at www.silkysteps.com|
Visit the Wales Pre-School Playgroups Association website at www.walesppa.org|