A PLAYGROUP which offers full day care has achieved a good overall rating in their latest Estyn Inspection.

Miri Melyd at Ysgol Melyd, Meliden, was rated good in all areas including Wellbeing; Learning; Care and development; Teaching and assessment; Environment and Leadership and management.

The report stated: "Nearly all children make independent choices and decisions about their play and learning successfully.

"Nearly all children are settled and cope well with separation from their parents. They develop positive emotional attachments with practitioners, eagerly approaching them on their arrival with smiles and hugs. Nearly all are familiar with their regular consistent carers and as a result, they feel safe, secure and relaxed.

"Practitioners have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and healthy and follow the setting’s policies and procedures carefully."

The playgroup, run by Clare Dyche, caters for children between aged two and 12 and has 48 places.

The learning and Teaching and assessment areas only apply to three or four year old children who do not receive education in a maintained setting.