Flying Start offers up to 12.5 hours a week free high quality childcare for children aged between 2 and 3 years old during 3 school terms. Children are eligible to start the term following their 2nd birthday.
Where is Flying Start available?
This scheme targets specific wards within Gwynedd only. Whether or not you're entitled to the scheme depends on your post code. Use this search tool to check if you are eligible or not:
There are 16 Flying Start child care providers in Gwynedd
Location: Cylch Meithrin Caban Cegin, Caban Ysgol Glancegin, Maesgeirchen, Gwynedd, LL57 1ST
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm
Phone: 01248 352130
E-mail: Cabancegin@hotmail.com
Manager: Lowri Ogwen
My name is Lowri Ogwen and I have completed an NVQ level 5 in Childcare as well as graduated with a BA in Early Years. I have worked in the childcare field for 19 years working in different nurseries and schools, but have now been working at Caban Cegin for a few years. I enjoy watching children be creative, enthusiastic and reach their full potential.
Location: Cylch Meithrin Maesincla, Safle Plas Pawb, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1DF
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3pm
Phone: 01286 662442
E-mail: cylchmaesinclanicola.jones@yahoo.com
Manager: Nicola Hughes
My name is Nicola Hughes and I have an NVQ Level 4 qualification in Early Years Care and Education. I have worked in the childcare field for 25 years working as an assistant at Maesincla School before moving on to become Cylch Maesincla’s Leader. I enjoy seeing the children learn and develop through fun and educational activities with our enthusiastic and energetic staff.
Location: Cylch Meithrin Seiont a Pheblig, Canolfan Noddfa, Cil Peblig, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2RS
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:10am–11:40am, and 12:15pm–14:45pm
Phone: 07780112956
E-mail: seiont.apheblig@yahoo.com
Leader: Karen Evans
My name is Karen Evans and I have a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I have worked in the childcare field for 19 years working as a 1-to-1 teaching assistant, Vice Leader and Leader in several different Playgroups. I enjoy seeing all the children enjoy learning outdoors and developing language skills through play.
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Location: Meithrinfa Plas Pawb, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1DF
Opening hours: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 8:00am - 17:30pm
Dechrau’n Deg Sesssions: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 8:45am-11:15am, a 12:30pm-3pm
Phone: 01286 678824
E-mail: meithrinfaplaspawb@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Manager: Rhian Jones
My name is Rhian and i have a Level 5 qualification in Leadership for children’s care, learning and development. I have been working in the childcare sector for the last 16 years. I started my journey working as an assistant in Cylch Meithrin Felinheli and after some time there, became the leader of the Cylch. After a period of staying at home raising a family, I got a leadership position in Cylch Meithrin Llanberis before becoming the manager of Meithrinfa Plas Pawb. I am delighted to be in the children’s company and to see them grow and develop during their time in our care here at Plas Pawb.
Location: Cylch Talysarn, Adeilad Dechrau’n Deg, Ffordd yr Orsaf, Talysarn, LL54 6ND
Opening hours: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener, 8:45am–11:15am
Phone: 01286 880 302
E-mail: cylchtalysarn@yahoo.co.uk
Leader: Natalie Phillips
My name is Natalie. I have a Level 3 in Childcare and in the process of completing Level 5 in Leading and Managing Care, Play and Child Development. I have been working here in Cylch Meithrin Talysarn for 3 years and keen to develop my professional skills. I love working with children an supporting them from day to day. Seeing children learning through play gives me great pleasure. I am very happy to be a part of their learning journey.
Location: Cylch Meithrin Carmel, Neuadd y Pentref, Carmel, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7AA
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–11:30am
Phone: 07951024193
E-mail: arweinydd@cylchcarmel.cymru
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Leader: Catrin Ellis-Pritchard
My name is Catrin and I am the leader here at Cylch Meithrin Carmel. I have a Level 3 in Childcare, Learning & Development as well as a Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies and Support Services. I am also a mother to 4 small girls. I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn through play, and I love giving them the best possible experiences in a happy, safe, and caring environment. Seeing kids gain confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy their time at the nursery fills me with pride.
Location: Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni, Ysgol Llanllyfni, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd, LL54 6SH.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 1.45pm, Friday 8:45am - 1.10pm
Phone: 07816406162
E-mail: cylchllanllyfni@meithrin.co.uk
Leader: Saran Japheth
My name is Saran Japheth. I have a level 3 qualification in Childcare and development. I completed the course while working at the Cylch an received the Learner of the Year award. I have now moved on to complete the level 5 course. I enjoy working with the children every day and watching then develop their skills and form new friendships within the Cylch. I enjoy providing new experiences for the children and watching them develop and become independent.
Location: Y Caban, Ysgol Bro Lleu, Ffordd Brenin, Penygroes, Gwynedd. LL54 6RE
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-2:45pm
Morning session: 8:30am-11am
Lunch club: 11am-1pm
Afternoon session: 1pm-2:45pm
Phone: 07379599487
E-mail: plantynant2025@gmail.com
Leader: Bethan Jones
My name is Bethan Jones and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education. I have worked in childcare for 21 years working as a supply teacher as well as working in many different Playgroups. I enjoy doing different activities with the children, giving them different experiences and watching them develop educationally and socially.
Leader: Lyn Morris
My name is Lyn Morris and I have a CACHE Level 3 qualification, Diploma in Childcare and Education. I have worked in childcare for 19 years and have done numerous different courses such as Child Protection, Food Safety, Makaton and many more. I enjoy watching the children learn different skills such as language skills.
Location: Cylch Meithrin Cefnfaes, Plas Ffrancon, Ffordd Newydd Coetmor, Bethesda, Bangor, LL57 3DT
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-11:30am, and 12:15pm–2:45pm
Phone: 07815085323
E-mail: cefnfaes@hotmail.com
Leader: Lois Williams
My name is Lois Williams and I have an NVQ Level 5 in Childcare. I have worked in childcare for 9 years working as a 'Nanny' and working in two different day nurseries before moving on to work at Cylch Cefnfaes. I enjoy knowing that I have made a difference to the lives of the children who attend the Cylch and enjoy seeing the children develop during their time at the Cylch.
Location:Caban Ogwen, Llanllechid, Bethesda, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 3EH
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-11.30am and 12:30pm-3pm
Phone: 07786855333
E-mail: cabanogwen@meithrinfaogwen.co.uk
Leader: Zoe Roberts
My name is Zoe Roberts. I have been working with children for over 18 years now. I started in a Nursery in Bangor before coming to work at Meithrinfa Ogwen 9 years ago and working my way up to being the manager. For the last 2 years, I have been the manager at Caban Ogwen which has been accepting Flying Start Children since September 2022. My interests include keeping fit. Going out to eat and socialising with friends and family over the weekend.
Location: Caban Bach, Rhes Meirion, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. LL41 3UA
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm
Morning session: 8:30yb – 11:00yb
Afternoon session: 1:00yh – 3:30yh
Phone: 07493411521
E-mail: meithrinfaolawilaw@hotmail.com
Leader: Shannon Roberts
My name is Shannon Roberts. I have a level 6 degree in early childhood studies.
I have worked at Meithrinfa O Law i Law for the past two years. During my time here I've been fortunate to attend various courses and better my knowledge within the early years sector. For the past year i have been the room leader, i am eager to aid in children’s development and love to watch them develop whilst learning through play.
Location: Y Caban, Ysgol Maenofferen, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3DL.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-11:30am and 12:30pm- 3pm
Phone: 07584 627210
E-mail: arweinyddllechi@outlook.com
Leader: Sioned Rutigliano
My name is Sioned Rutigliano and I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare Development. I have worked in the childcare field for 3 years but have taken a break over the last few years to raise my children whilst also working as a pub manager. I enjoy watching the children learn new things and seeing their brains develop through play.
Location: Cylch Meithrin Dolgellau, Canolfan Deulu Dolgellau, Drill Hall, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1DE
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am -11am and 1pm-3.30pm
Phone: 01341 421 777
E-mail: ysgolmeithrindolgellau@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Cylch Meithrin Deiniolen, Hafod Oleu, Deiniolen, Gwynedd, LL553LP
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.45-12.00 a 12.45- 2.50
Contact number: 07480 878084
e-mail: cylchdeiniolen@outlook.com
My name is Elin Jones. I have a Level 3 and Level 5 qualification i Child Care. I have worked in a nursery setting for 8 years with children from 3 months old up to 8 years old. I have started in Cylch Meithrin Deiniolen since September 2023 and enjoy seeing the children develop, and getting them ready for Primary School. It’s lovely to see the Cylch open again after it being closed for so long.
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Location: Cylch Meithrin Tregarth, Tanrhiw Road, Tregarth, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 4AW
Opening hours: Dydd Llun i Dydd Gwener 8:30am-1pm
Contact number: 07770 039778
E-mail: cylchmeithrintregarth@yahoo.co.uk
Leader: Courtney Aldcroft
My name is Courtney and I have been working in the Cylch for approximately 3 years and have been the leader over a year now. I have two sons aged 8 and 4 years and I have recently got married. I have worked in Childcare for over 11 years and i really enjoy working with children. Watching them grow and develop with our support in something that gives me a lot of satisfaction.
How to apply
Contact your local Health Visitor for more information and to apply for Flying Start childcare.