3 @ Cradoc

Hello from 3@ Cradoc

3@ Cradoc is a 3 and 4 year old setting which is attached to Ysgol Golwg Pen Y Fan – Cradoc Campus and follows the same term dates.

Setting Leader:

Mrs R Davies

Setting Assistant:

Mrs E Lloyd

Educational Setting Times:

  • Morning: 9:00 am until 11:00 am

What do we provide?

3 @ Cradoc provides Foundation Phase  Education and Childcare hours for 3 and 4 year olds in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

The setting is run by experienced members of staff who are both enthusiastic, caring and approachable.

We pride ourselves on the provision we are able to offer, which includes a dedicated 3 and 4 year old outdoor area, large playing field and an on-site Forest School.

We offer 10 hours funded Foundation Phase Education hours per week for children aged 3 and 4 years. In addition, we offer wrap around  childcare.

Our vision

‘To provide a safe community centred setting with children’s wellbeing at its heart.’

Our aims and objectives

  • Encourage children to develop social skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence.
  • Create a relaxed atmosphere in which children can learn whilst playing and communicating together.
  • Develop language and numeracy skills by talking with children and encouraging them to participate in group activities.
  • Provide children with opportunities to hear and use Welsh in the setting.
  • Treat the children with care, warmth and respect.
  • Support all children so that they develop to their full potential.
  • Give all children equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality, special needs or social background.
  • Prepare the children through play activities for their time in school.
  • Work in partnership with you as parents to promote these aims.

When can my child start attending 3@Cradoc?

Children can access the Foundation Phase Education and childcare from the term after their 3rd birthday until they enter full time Education

What does my child need to bring with them?

Your child will need an outdoor coat and a pair wellies with them as we love to go outside. Please also send  refillable drinks bottle with water and a healthy snack with your child.

What does my child do whilst they are at 3@Cradoc?

Adult led activities may include:

  • focused physical activities;
  • music, singing, and rhymes;
  • specific craft activities;
  • gardening and outdoor investigations;
  • playing structured games;
  • cooking;
  • Stories;
  • ICT.

Child led activities may include:

  • building with construction toys;
  • role play and small world play;
  • explorative art & craft activities;
  • water play and sand play;
  • outdoor activities;
  • mark making activities;
  • physical play.

Please click here for our Statement of purpose 3@Cradoc

Our latest Estyn report is available here – Inspection Report 3@Cradoc 2026

Please click here to download the latest CiW Report – 3@cradoc_CiW_2022

Our setting policies page is currently being updated.

School Dinners

School meals are available to children who attend 3@Cradoc and costs £2.55 per day.

The Childcare Offer for Wales

We are an approved provider for the Childcare Offer for Wales – an initiative that will provide working  parents up to 30 hours free child care. The 30 hours childcare is a combination of Foundation Phase Nursery (10 hours) and childcare (up to 20 hours). For  full please click here. Parents apply for this offer, not the setting.

How to apply for a place

Please find below the link to the online application form for the Foundation Phase Educational Hours

All admissions must be approved by Powys County Council and they will allocate your child a place.

For child care please contact the setting leader Mrs R Davies to discuss your requirements or email office.cradoc@golwgpenyfan.powys.sch.uk

2025-2026 Opening Times

Please note we are open term time only

3@ Cradoc  is open from 9.00am – 3.30pm.

Foundation Phase Education Sessions:

9.00am – 11.00am

Rates as of 1st September 2025

Foundation Phase Education sessions: FREE

Childcare / wraparound care : £6.40 per hour

Should your child be collected late (after 15.30hrs) you will be charges at a rate of £10.00 for every 30minuets, or part of, that the child remain in the settings care. In the case of an emergency the setting leader should be notified of the change of circumstances as soon as possible by either emailing the setting or by ringing the school ( Telephone- 01874 622555)

Cancellation or failure to attend will be charged in full unless 24 hours’ notice has been given in writing or via email to the setting leader.

An invoice will be sent from Powys County Council for any money owing that is not covered by funding. This invoice will give you the information you will need to pay for these hours.

Please ask for  the Fees and conditions of payment. All parents/guardians are required to sign a contract for child care hours. All fees are non-refundable

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