Apply for the Childcare and Early Years capital programme: small grants scheme

Before you begin
To complete this application, you will need to provide:
- your details
- information about the childcare setting you are applying for funding for, including:
  - the type provision
  - the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registration number, name of registered person, and number of CIW places (if registered with the CIW)
  - evidence to show that the provision is in the process of registering with the CIW (if not yet registered)
  - your Public Liability Certificate's start date and number
- details of what you would use the funding for, including:
  - a brief explanation of what you would use the funding for
  - evidence of the works you'd like to carry out such as:
    - a photograph of the equipment that needs replacing or areas that need to be refurbished
    - letters from Flying start, Early Education team or parents in support of the work
  - whether or not the costs of the work or equipment needed will be under, the same as, or over £5,000
- Bank details that you would like the grant to be paid to (if successful).
You will also need to read and accept the Childcare and Early Years Capital Programme – small grants scheme terms and conditions.

Your details
First name
Last name
Phone number
Email address

Childcare provision details
Name of childcare provision
Type of Provision
Language of Provision
Address of childcare provision
Address line 1
Address line 2
Address line 3
Address line 4
Address line 5
Postcode
Please select one of the following options regarding the provision's Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) status
The provision is CIW registered and has a CIW registration numberThe provision is in the process of registering with the CIWThe provision is not registered or in the process of registering with the CIW

You cannot apply for this grant

Provisions can only apply for the Childcare and Early Years Small Grants Scheme if they are registered, or in the process of registering, with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).

Find out how to register with the CIW (external website)

Registering with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
You will need to provide evidence to show that the provision is in the process of registering with the CIW. An example of this would be an email response from the CIW confirming the registration has been submitted.
Upload evidence
Let us know when you receive the CIW registration number

If the setting is going through the registration period then you must inform the Family Information Service when the CIW registration number is received.

Failure to open a childcare facility within 6 months of the grant being drawn down, will result in the monies being recalled.
Declaration
I will inform the Family Information Service of my CIW registration number when received

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registration number
Please provide the provision's CIW registration number

CIW registered person
Please provide the name of one person who is registered with the CIW.
Name of person who is registered with the CIW

Number of places registered for with CIW
Please tell us the amount of CIW children's places your setting has

Is the provision registered for VAT?
YesNo
Please select any of the following organisations that the provision is a member of
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids ClubEarly Years WalesMudiad MeithrinNational Day Nurseries AssociationPACEY Cymru

Public Liability Certificate
Please provide details of the provision's Public Liability Certificate.
Public Liability Certificate Policy number
Public Liability Certificate start date

Outline of application
Please briefly explain what you would like to use the Small Grants scheme Funding for and how it contributes to the development of the current childcare provision
Supporting evidence
Please provide evidence of the works you'd like to carry out such as
- a photograph of the equipment that needs replacing or areas that need to be refurbished
- letters from Flying start, Early Education team or parents in support of the work
Upload supporting evidence

Will the total cost of all the works and/or equipment required be less than, equal to or more than £5,000?
Less than £5,000Equal to £5,000More than £5,000

Quotes for work or equipment
You will need to provide 2 quotes for each piece of work or equipment needed. We will send you an email asking you to provide a copy of the quotes.
Check the box to confirm the declaration
I understand that I will need to provide two quotes for each piece of work or equipment

Quotes for work or equipment
You will need to provide 3 quotes for each piece of work or equipment needed. We will send you an email asking you to provide a copy of the quotes.
Check the box to confirm the declaration
I understand that I will need to provide three quotes for each piece of work or equipment

Do you need planning permission for any work at the property?
YesNo

Please tell us about the planning permission needed for the works or equipment

Do you need permission from a landlord to carry out any works at the property?
YesNo

Have you had permission from the landlord to carry out the works?
YesNo

Does any of work needed involve any risk management?
YesNo

Please tell us about the risk management involved in the works

Will the changes support children with Additional Learning Needs?
YesNo

Please tell us how the changes will support children with Additional Learning Needs

Bank details
Please provide the bank details that you would like the grant to be paid to (if successful).
Name on the bank account
Account Number
Sort code

More information about the childcare setting
Is the childcare setting signed up to deliver the Childcare Offer in Denbighshire?
YesNo
Does the childcare setting provide Flying Start Childcare?
YesNo
Does the childcare setting provide Early Education provision for Denbighshire County Council?
YesNo
Does the childcare setting provide care services through the medium of Welsh to the same standard as care services through the medium of English?
YesNo

Will the works or equipment in your project help provide Early Education, Flying Start Childcare, and/or the Childcare Offer in Denbighshire?
YesNo

Please tell us how the works or equipment in your project will help provide Early Education, Flying Start Childcare, and/or the Childcare Offer in Denbighshire

Declarations
Please read the following declarations and check the boxes to agree or confirm with them.
Monies planned for spend
I confirm that any monies planned for spend will be processed on receipt of relevant invoices and not paid in advance.
Monitoring form
I will complete the monitoring form and grant spend report and return to the Family Information Service as requested within the timescales. Monitoring and good practice visits by the Local Authority may be carried out to demonstrate the impact of the funding on the childcare provision.
Dewis
My setting details are up to date and registered on Dewis
Family Information Service and the public database
I confirm that the setting will keep their details updated on the Family Information Service and on the public database for all prospective parents to be able to access (minimum six monthly).
Expenditure
I agree that any expenditure must be exactly the same as stated on this application form
Terms and conditions
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions associated with this grant.