# Acorns USW

Acorns USW is a full-day nursery at University Of South Wales, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, in Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Acorns Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-usw-sin00008290wwpl  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University Of South Wales, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01443407815
- Website: https://www.acornsnurseries.co.uk
- Run by: [Acorns Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorns-nurseries-ltd)
- CIW service number: SIN-00008290-WWPL

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

Care Inspectorate Wales gives each area its own grade: Excellent, Good, Adequate or Poor. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up.

Report: https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00008290-WWPL). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: Dates not published in the register (see the inspection reports on the CIW website). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Limited company. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: University Of South Wales, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.589204,-3.326003

- Station: Trefforest, 0.2 miles
- Station: Pontypridd, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rhondda Cynon Taf there are about 4.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Songbirds Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-songbirds-playgroup-sin00010831qrlm) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [University of South Wales Early Intervention Service](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-south-wales-early-intervention-service-sin00013503bxcd) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Inspirations Nursery Rhydyfelin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-nursery-rhydyfelin-sin00003091) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Camau Cyntaf - First Steps Rhydyfelin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camau-cyntaf-first-steps-rhydyfelin-sin00011924ypnw) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Blossom at Ysgol Afon Wen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-at-ysgol-afon-wen-sin00015150cmsj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:15–17:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Camau Cyntaf - First Steps Pontypridd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camau-cyntaf-first-steps-pontypridd-sin00014034wbxy) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Acorns USW's opening hours?

Acorns USW opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are Acorns USW's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Acorns USW's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Acorns USW take?

Acorns USW is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Does Acorns USW offer funded childcare?

In Wales, the Childcare Offer gives eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare, and Flying Start funds childcare for 2-year-olds in eligible areas. CIW lists Acorns USW: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Acorns USW?

Acorns USW is run by Acorns Nurseries Ltd, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Acorns USW?

Trefforest is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acorns USW?

You can call 01443407815 and visit www.acornsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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