# Bettws Flying Start Playgroup

Bettws Flying Start Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Bettws Primary School, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8TB, in West View, Bridgend. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It is run by Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bettws-flying-start-playgroup-sin00016589wjmd  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bettws Primary School, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8TB
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01656 815028
- Website: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/children-and-young-people/flying-start
- Run by: [Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bridgend-county-borough-council-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00016589-WJMD

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00016589-WJMD). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 20 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: Not registered for 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)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. 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: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Bettws Primary School, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.567364,-3.588127

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bryngarw Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bridgend there are about 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fast Track Childcare Solutions Ltd - Bettws Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fast-track-childcare-solutions-ltd-bettws-day-nursery-sin00005951) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Blossom Early Years - Blynyddoedd Cynnar Blodeuol](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-early-years-blynyddoedd-cynnar-blodeuol-sin00016223gjtw) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:15–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Village Playgroup Ynysawdre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-playgroup-ynysawdre-sin00012311xxyl) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–14:45 | 1.5 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Plant Bach Sarn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-plant-bach-sarn-sin00011519yckk) | CIW ratings |  | 09:20–13:05 | 1.8 miles |
| [Flying Start Sarn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-sarn-sin00006459) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Flying Start Blackmill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-blackmill-sin00006461) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bettws Flying Start Playgroup's opening hours?

Bettws Flying Start Playgroup opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bettws Flying Start Playgroup open all year?

No. Bettws Flying Start Playgroup is open term time only.

### How many children can Bettws Flying Start Playgroup take?

Bettws Flying Start Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Bettws Flying Start 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 Bettws Flying Start Playgroup: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Bettws Flying Start Playgroup: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Bettws Flying Start Playgroup?

Bettws Flying Start Playgroup is run by Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bettws Flying Start Playgroup?

Tondu is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bettws Flying Start Playgroup?

You can call 01656 815028 and visit www.bridgend.gov.uk.

## Sources

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

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