Aberavon Integrated Childrens's Centre

Welcome to Aberavon Integrated Children's Centre, a place where learning, development, play, and growth come together. We are a children's centre that provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and we ensure that no child receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious beliefs, disability, gender, or any other grounds which cannot be justified.

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing high-quality care and education for children from the electoral wards of Aberavon, Sandfields East and Sandfields West and surrounding communities. We believe that every child is unique, and we aim to care for all children as individuals, meeting their needs as an inclusive service, wherever possible.

Childcare Services

At Aberavon Integrated Children's Centre, we offer a range of childcare services that cater to the needs of children and families in our community. Our services include:

• Full-day and sessional care for children aged 3 months to 5 years
• Flying Start playgroup provision for children aged 2 to 3 years
• Out of school care for children aged 5 to 11 years
• A holiday club for children aged 3 to 11 years

Our childcare services are designed to support the development and learning of children through play, exploration, and creativity. We provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment that promotes children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Flying Start Admissions

Our Flying Start playgroup provision is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, and there are no fees incurred. Admission to the Flying Start playgroup provision is managed by the Flying Start Co-ordinator, and they operate their own admissions policy. Registration forms are available via the Flying Start Health Visitor.

If the nursery childcare is oversubscribed, we keep a waiting list administered by the Managers on a 'first come first served basis.' We require parents/carers to notify us at the earliest opportunity if there are any changes to the child's registration details so that forms can be updated regularly.

Healthy Eating

At Aberavon Integrated Children's Centre, we promote healthy eating habits and provide nutritious meals and snacks for children in our care. We follow the Welsh Government's healthy eating guidelines and ensure that children have access to a variety of healthy foods. We encourage children to develop a positive attitude towards food and promote the social aspects of meal times.

Parents Settling In

We understand that settling into a new childcare setting can be challenging for both children and parents. That's why we provide a settling-in period for children to get to know our staff and environment. We work closely with parents/carers to ensure a smooth transition for their child, and we provide regular updates on their child's progress.

Admissions

Places can be reserved in advance, with the payment of a deposit on booking. Children cannot be admitted to care at Aberavon Integrated Children's Centre until the parent/carer formally registers them. Parents/Carers are to provide all relevant contact details and information regarding any special requirements or needs of a child.

Fees must be paid monthly in advance when booking your child's place. Parents/carers must pay the full fee if their child is away for any reason, e.g. sickness, occasional days off, holiday. Notice to end/change the contracted place is one month.

Registration & Collection

Parents/carers will need to meet the Manager before the child can start to complete registration forms and discuss the ICC policies. Parents/carers will book arrival and collection times with the Manager. Actual times of arrival and collection will be recorded on the room registers on days a child attends.

If a child is not attending a session, the parents/carer must let the manager knows as soon as possible. Similarly, if a parent/carer is going to be late collecting a child they must let the Centre know and arrange a suitable known adult to collect the child.