# Afan Playgroup

Afan Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Cymmer Afan Primary School, Margam Street, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3EE, in Cymmer, Neath Port Talbot. It is registered for 21 children. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/afan-playgroup-sin00006749  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cymmer Afan Primary School, Margam Street, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3EE
- Registered places: 21
- CIW service number: SIN-00006749

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. 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-00006749). 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: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 16 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/778135)
- 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)
- Flying Start: Flying Start childcare provider. 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)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cymmer Afan Primary School, Margam Street, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.651455,-3.651604

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Neath Port Talbot there are about 3.7 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 Wings Playgroup - Croeserw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-playgroup-croeserw-sin00007269) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–11:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Dechrau'n Deg Blaenllynfi](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-dechraun-deg-blaenllynfi-sin00006518) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–14:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Standing To Grow Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/standing-to-grow-playgroup-sin00007484) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Wings Playgroup - Glyncorrwg](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-playgroup-glyncorrwg-sin00007268) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Gwynfi Childcare Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gwynfi-childcare-club-sin00006020) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:50–15:00 | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Care Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-care-nursery-ltd-sin00005443) | CIW ratings |  | 06:00–18:00 | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Afan Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Afan Playgroup take?

Afan Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 21 children at any one time.

### Does Afan Playgroup 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 Afan Playgroup: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Afan Playgroup: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

## Sources

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

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