At the Heart of Our Community
Llanharan Community Development Project Ltd (LCDP) seeks to identify and address the needs of the people primarily within the areas of Llanharan, Brynna and Bryncae, LCDP also deliver services in the wider community including Pencoed, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, Tonyrefail and Llanharry, in so doing, to create a stronger sense of community.
Playtots Playgroup LCDP is a registered playgroup for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. The playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW). The playgroup implements the Foundation Phase Curriculum. To ensure a broad and balanced curriculum is being delivered activities will be planned through a theme, under the seven areas of learning.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF PLAYTOTS PLAYGROUP LCDP:
LCDP Lollipops Crèche, 23a Bridgend Rd, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9RD
Lollipops crèche is registered with the Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The creche support the development of bilingualism through the daily use of incidental Welsh in our setting. We provide a happy, caring, stimulating, safe environment and warm relationships between our staff and children. We believe these combinations promote the development of positive self-esteem and confidence in children. The creche caters for a maximum of 10 children per day, therefore places are limited.
We use ‘Birth to three matters’ to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to support the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of each child. We aim to assist each individual to reach their full potential and develop life-long learning skills.
Lollipops crèche welcomes all children and aims to respond appropriately to each child’s background and individual needs. We ask parents to give as much notice as possible if a child is disabled or has any special educational needs. This will enable us to explore with parents and any outside agencies how we can provide most effectively for that child.
The crèche has a garden area, suitable for the range of ages attending. This is securely fenced. The children are supervised at all times. 
Holiday Club Llanharan Drop-in Centre, 23a Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun CF72 9RD
LCDP Holiday Club is registered with the Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) and cater for children aged 3 to 12 years old, which runs throughout the school holidays (Excluding Christmas). At our holiday club we offer quality, affordable and fun childcare for children of varied ages, stages and abilities. Our aim is to provide a safe, exciting, “home from home” environment. As parents ourselves, we understand the importance of good childcare as we believe happy children = happy families. LCDP Out of School Holiday Club helps children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions, and to become confident, competent and independent.
We provide a happy, safe, homely and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop freely. We encourage all our children to have a positive attitude and respect for both themselves and other people. We undergo regular monitoring and evaluation of our services, and also make sure our services are accessible to all children in the community.
Toddle Time LCDP, Bryncae Community Centre, Powell Drive, Bryncae, Llanharan, Pontyclun CF72 9UU
LCDP Toddle Time is an affordable parent and toddler group for children newborn to 5 years the provision charges £2.20 per family. The provision is based at Bryncae Community Centre and runs term time every Thursday 10:00am to 12noon. Come along and join the fun in a safe and friendly environment. Refreshments and toys, and lots of friendly faces. Perfect from birth upwards. We have a baby area, creative, musical, construction, physical area and home corner as well as weekly planned arts and crafts activities.
Toddle Time LCDP, Bryncae Community Centre, Powell Drive, Bryncae, Llanharan, Pontyclun CF72 9UU
LCDP Toddle Time is an affordable parent and toddler group for children newborn to 5 years the provision charges £2.20 per family. The provision is based at Bryncae Community Centre and runs term time every Thursday 10:00am to 12noon. Come along and join the fun in a safe and friendly environment. Refreshments and toys, and lots of friendly faces. Perfect from birth upwards. We have a baby area, creative, musical, construction, physical area and home corner as well as weekly planned arts and crafts activities.
Brynna Playscheme: Brynna Community Centre, Church Street, Brynna CF72 9QP – Monday,Tuesday,Wednsday,Thursday &Friday 10am-1pm
Llanharan Playscheme: Llanharan Miners Welfare Hall, off Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RD – Tuesday & Thursday 2pm-4pm
Llantrisant Playscheme: Llantrisant Leisure Centre, Southgate Park, Llantrisant CF72 8DJ – Monday,&Wednesday Friday 2pm-4:30pm
Llanharry Playscheme: Llanharry Community Centre, Tyla Coch, Llanharry CF72 9LT – Tuesday,wednsday & Thursday 10am-12pm
LCDP is funded by the local authority to provide essential playschemes during all school holidays (excluding Christmas) across four different communities which are Brynna (Brynna Community Centre), Llanharan (Welfare Hall), Llanharry (Llanharry Community Centre) & Llantrisant (Llantrisant Leisure Centre). Our provisions are registered with the Care & Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) and are available for children aged 5 to 14 years. Our play staff deliver play sessions for children to enjoy and experience traditional play including arts & crafts, cooking, junk modelling, den building woodland adventures, fire pits, messy play & water play. It’s a great way for children to build resilience, try new things and make new friends. Please check out our facebook link for LCDP playschemes which details the times and days of the sessions.
Llanharan Drop-in Centre, 23a Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RD
Ourspace youth club is open every Wednesday @ Llanharan Drop In Centre 6pm – 9pm, for young people age 10 years+. Youth club is a safe place for young people to meet and socialise with their peers and friends. A computer suite is also available to do homework/research for school & college. Qualified Youth workers provide information, advice and guidance delivering issue based sessions and programmes to young people on smoking, sexual health, obesity & drug and alcohol misuse.
Young people have vast opportunities to access services and provisions not only in their own community, but wider i.e. visit to the Welsh Government, weekend residentials, trips and lots of activities. The young people have voice, choice and control over the activities they wish to undertake and LCDP aim to involve young people in directing the provision of service we deliver. The centre is catered for young people and have a number of resources including a pool table, cafe area, ‘chill’ room, free WIFI, arts and crafts, games, playstation, Wii and lots more……
Youth Club is also an opportunity for young people to gain employability and skill development for their future, ourspace provides accredited learning opportunities that can help to progress into education, training or employment.
Brynnau Primary School, William Street, Brynna CF72 9QJ
Dolau Primary School, Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RP
LCDP run two after school provisions based in local primary schools during term time for children aged 3 to 11 years (Nursery to Year 6) in the following Primary Schools:-
Brynna Primary School – Every Wednesday 3.30pm to 5pm
Dolau Primary School – Every Friday 3.30pm to 5pm
The after school provision offers your child a safe, stimulating place in which to play or take part in activities and crafts run by qualified play staff. The provision’s are not open access so the children must be registered with LCDP and be collected by parents/carers.
Aims of LCDP After School Provision:-
Bryncae Community Centre, Powell Drive, Llanharan CF72 9UU
Llanharan Drop-in Centre, 23a Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RD
LCDP Activity Clubs run in two venues which are an open access play provision for primary school children run by qualified play staff during term time as follows:-
Bryncae Community Centre – Every Monday 4.00pm to 5.30pm for age 3 to 11 years old
Llanharan Drop-in Centre – Every Friday 5.00pm to 7.00pm for age 5 to 11 years old
Each provision provides play opportunities not easily accessed at home or school, freedom and choice to play and explore various play experiences through different forums of play. All play is child led and activities are fully chosen by children as they are involved in the planning process. Cooking, outside play (building dens), sport, arts and crafts, jewellery making, junk modelling, face painting, role play, messy play including water and mud play and lots more…..
We encourage children to wear old clothing to participate in the activities.
Our café is open Monday-Friday (Term Time only) 9:30am-2:30pm we serve a selection of hot and cold food at brilliant prices.
We now also cater for buffets for adult party’s we can cater to your needs
For more information contact our office on 01443229723
I can’t express my gratitude enough for the staff at Brynna Play Tots. Having had two of my girls and now my third little one there currently, gives us so much joy seeing them excel as little people. Essential ground work they receive there – preparing them for nursery and that all in a creative, fun and playful manner. My girls loved going there and love the staff. And a bonus is that even some of the kids end up in the same big school and thus help them even more having a familiar friendly face among all the new faces. Thank you so muchCarolie Field
Both my children attend this nursery .. Staff are caring, friendly and obviously have a passion in their job ! It is clear from the training and extra qualifications staff have that they are the best play group chain in the area. We viewed many nurseries before making a decision!!Ritchie & Chloe
Would like to say a big thank you to the staff at the drop in centre my daughter milly had a fab 2 days there this holiday she was a bit nervous about going as not had to use a childcare club before always managed between friends and family , she can’t wait to come back already nagging me to book her in for October Thanks Drop in Samantha Jane Beach
I really don’t know what I would do without Llanharan dropin the holiday club is flexible which is great as I often work shifts ! My two girls love coming especially in the holidays and It is good knowing I can go to work and my children are happy and safeMaria Evans
“I’ve been attending Youth Club for like 2 years. I enjoy it alot because we get to go out on trips and residentials. The youth club is a very popular place in my area so alot of the youths go there and it makes it better for us because we stay out of trouble and were safe there. The youth workers at SCY are so understanding, they help with majority of problems we come across, and they are so caring. Me personally, I think that if the club was to shut down my safety is at risk and i will be on the streets more often and problems will start building againJayden age 15
The team at LCDP are fantastic, so accommodating and supportive. Plenty for the children to do and lots of fun. Don’t know what we’d do without themChris & Julia Smith
LCDP has been so good to myself over the last few years they helped me get qualifications and I am now in a job that I love thanks to the team at LCDP Scott
Both my children went to Playtots and absolutely thrived there. The staff treat the children as their own and help encourage and bring out their confidence in so many ways. My children were more than ready to go on to nursery school once it was their time and this was down to the time and efforts put in by the staff. The whole atmosphere at Playtots is one of family and caring and I would not hesitate to highly recommend Playtots.Melanie Wilkinson
Both my children have really enjoy attending the creche. The staff are always friendly and keen to give support and personal information about my child’s development.
As a parent I am very satisfied with the service and also the daily activities at the creche
Sarah
Operations & Finance Manager
My role is to provide leadership to the Organisation managing all staff and volunteers, in ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its responsibilities in the governance of the Charity, to be responsible for developing and expanding current services, and developing new services that benefit our community. Ensuring LCDP achieve business strategy, plans and targets and work towards long term sustainability, through effective governance, sound finance and delivery of services.
Early Years & Childcare Officer
My job is to manage and co-ordinate the early years and play provision line managing a team of dedicated staff who provide a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for all our children. To oversee a successful, high quality childcare provision, ensuring that standards are met and children receive excellent quality care and education.
I co-ordinate the play and youth provision for young people aged 10 to 25 years old. As a qualified Youth worker, I plan programmes of education designed for the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young people through their voluntary participation, which complements their formal, academic, or vocational education and training. I also oversee and manage the playschemes for LCDP and manage a dedicated team of staff to deliver a high quality service.
Youth Assistant & Play Worker
My role is varied I work as a play worker/leader in our playschemes, activity clubs and after school provisions to provide opportunities for children to access. We offer a range of extra-curricular activities for the children. There is ‘something for everyone’; in fact, some children take part in an activity every day of the week. My role as a youth assistant is to deliver a high quality provision for young people through issue based sessions and open access drop-in in the Ourspace Youth Club, including assisting young people to fundraise, advocate if necessary and also arrange trips.
23a Bridgend Road
LlanharanPontyclun
CF72 9RD
01443 229723
info@llanharandropin.org.uk
**Youth club trip**
The beach trip is on for tomorrow 14th August, the weather is looking good. Bring suncream and lots of drinks.
Meeting at the drop in centre at 9am. Please contact Ben or the centre to confirm your child’s place as we have arranged transport for the children on our list.
Company Number: 03226397 Registered Charity Number: 1064957
