We are delighted to congratulate all the clubs and playworkers who have been shortlisted for the Out of School Childcare Awards 2026.

Shortlisted clubs:

• Annexe Alive
• Bridging the Gap Youth
• Caban y Coed
• Camp Fantastic
• Childs Play @ Ltd
• Clwb Carco
• Clwb Cymer Ofal
• Clwb Gogerddan
• Clwb Plant Llandegfan Kids Club
• Clwb Twm
• Clwb y Ddraig
• Clwb y Morfa C.B.C
• Cylch Meithrin Y Gyrnos ASC
• Dylan’s Den
• Faith in Families, Swansea
• Gofal Plant Flourish Cymru Childcare Tonyrefail
• Llandrillo yn Rhos Daycare
• St Aubin, The lodge
• St Giles Wraparound Care
• Summerhouse Out of School Club
• Tweenie Tots Holiday Club
• Y Bont Out of School
• Ysgol y Deri

Being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of your dedication, passion and the positive difference you make to children, families and communities through out of school childcare.

We would also like to congratulate every club and playworker who was nominated this year. We received over 300 nominations, and every single one was outstanding. The nominations highlighted inspiring stories of care, creativity, commitment and support, and clearly showed just how amazing this sector is.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination and share the wonderful work taking place in clubs across Wales. It is a privilege to celebrate the people and settings who work so hard to create safe, inclusive and fun experiences for children every day.

Congratulations once again to everyone shortlisted and to everyone who was nominated. We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the Out of School Childcare Conference and Awards Ceremony 2026.