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Changes to 2 Year old Childcare offer

The Welsh Government is currently working with local authorities and other partners to finalise how2 Year old Chilcare will be delivered. As existing childcare provision varies across Wales, the approach may differ slightly between local authority areas. Cyngor Gwynedd is developing its plan for expansion, which will need to be agreed by the Welsh Government. Once this has been confirmed, we will share further information and contact both childcare providers and families who may benefit from these changes.

2 Year old Childcare

Families living within certain postcodes are eligible to receive up to 12.5 hours of free Childcare from the term after a child's 2nd birthday.

The 12.5 hours of care will be offered over 5 days, which will be 5 morning or afternoon sessions.

Where is 2 Year old Childcare available?

Whether or not you're entitled to the scheme depends on your post code. Use this search tool to check if you are eligible:

2 Year old Childcare Area Maps and provision

Maps and areas of 2 year old childcare:Childcare provision :
Aberdaron
Arllechwedd
(Bethesda area)
Botwnnog & TudweiliogCylch Meithrin Pont y Gof
Abermaw
Abermaw 2		Cylch Meithrin Y Tonnau
Abermaw Oasis Nursery
BalaCanolfan Deulu Y Bala Day Nursery
CriciethCylch Meithrin Cricieth
Dewi
Hendre
Hirael and Garth 2
(Bangor area)		Tir Na Nog Nursery
Cylch Meithrin Y Garnedd
Caban Y Faenol
Ffalabalam Nursery
Caban Hirael
Clwb Ein Harglwyddes
Cylch Meithrin Cae Top
Efailnewydd a BuanMeithrinfa Blagur
Cylch Meithrin Pentreuchaf
HarlechCylch Meithrin Harlech
LlanberisCylch Meithrin Dolbadarn
Louise Price Gofal Plant Ribidirês
Llandderfel & Llanuwchllyn 1(opens in new tab)
(Bala area)		Cylch Meithrin Garn Bach Tryweryn
Penrhyndeudraeth 1
Penrhyndeudraeth 2		Cylch Meithrin Penrhyndeudraeth
Porthmadog East
Porthmadog West		Cylch Meithrin Porthmadog
Meithrinfa Hen Ysgol Nursery
Porthmadog - TremadogCylch Meithrin Gorlan Fach
Hen Felin Nursery
Seiont
(Caernarfon area)		Babinogion Nursery
Plant Parciau Nursery
Clwb Plant Segontiwm
Pitian Patian
Teigl
(Ffestiniog Area)		O Law i Law Nursery
Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog
TrawsfynyddCylch Meithrin Trawsfynydd
Tywyn 1
Tywyn 2		Cylch Meithrin Tŷ Mabon Tywyn
Margaret Barnard pre-school
Waunfawr

When can a child receive 2 Year old Childcare?

A child will be able to attend the childcare the term after they turn 2 years old.

Gofal Dechrau'n Deg
If the child turns 2 years old betweenThe child can start in 2 year old childcare from
1 September to 31 DecemberStart of spring term
1 January to 31 MarchStart of summer term
1 April to 31 AugustStart of autumn term

Gwynedd school term dates /holidays

Apply

You can apply for 2 Year old Childcare once your child is 12 months old:

Apply for 2 Year old Childcare

When you apply you will be asked to upload documents (scan/image) as proof of your child’s age and address. Documents required include:

  • Your child’s Birth Certificate
  • A current Council Tax Bill OR a utility bill dated within the last 3 months.

In exceptional circumstance you may be eligible for the 2 Year Old Childcare:

Additional childcare places will be offered to areas on the outskirts of the 2 yr old childcare expansion areas:

  • Seiont 2 LSOA – also Caernarfon Post code’s and Bontnewydd.
  • Hirael, Hendre and Dewi LSOA’s - also Bangor city postcodes Penrhosgarnedd, and the village of Tal y bont to be prioritised.
  • Tremadog /Porthmadog East LSOA’s – also LSOA Porthmadog West which includes Borth y Gest and Morfa Bychan.
  • Bala LSOA - Outskirts of LSOA.
  • Barmouth LSOA - Outskirts of LSOA.
  • Trawsfynydd LSOA – also Penrhyndeudraeth and Minffordd villages.

The family must be claimants of one or more of the benefits listed below:-

Universal Credit; Housing Benefit; Childcare element of Working Tax Credit; Carers Allowance; Severe disablement allowance; Long term incapacity benefit; Employment and support allowance; National insurance credits on the grounds of incapacity for work or limited capability for work.

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