# Bobl Bach Pre-School

Bobl Bach Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Building No. 2, Pant Primary School, Heol-y-Bryniau, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AD, in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:00–11:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Early Years Team.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobl-bach-pre-school-sin00006827  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Building No. 2, Pant Primary School, Heol-y-Bryniau, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AD
- Opening hours: 09:00–11:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Early Years Team](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merthyr-tydfil-county-borough-council-early-years-team)
- CIW service number: SIN-00006827

## 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 Good 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-00006827). 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: 20 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: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/918889)
- 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: 09:00–11:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Building No. 2, Pant Primary School, Heol-y-Bryniau, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.770772,-3.356390

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Merthyr Tydfil there are about 5.4 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 Learners- Pantysgallog](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pantysgallog-sin00016184ygqw) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 11:45–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dwylo Bach Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dwylo-bach-preschool-sin00013411ygss) | CIW ratings |  | 08:50–14:45 | 0.7 miles |
| [Curiosity Cubs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cubs-ltd-sin00015403wwrm) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Seren Bach Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seren-bach-pre-school-sin00008537dpxk) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–14:45 | 1.3 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-y-gurnos-sin00012999jskr) | CIW ratings |  | 08:15–16:30 | 1.4 miles |
| [Pili-Pala Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pili-pala-day-nursery-sin00001862) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bobl Bach Pre-School's opening hours?

Bobl Bach Pre-School opens 09:00–11:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bobl Bach Pre-School open all year?

No. Bobl Bach Pre-School is open term time only.

### What are Bobl Bach Pre-School's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Bobl Bach Pre-School take?

Bobl Bach Pre-School is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Bobl Bach Pre-School 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 Bobl Bach Pre-School: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Bobl Bach Pre-School: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Bobl Bach Pre-School?

Bobl Bach Pre-School is run by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Early Years Team, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

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

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