# Caldi Tots Playgroup

Caldi Tots Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at West End Flying Start Centre, Masefield Road, Caldicot, NP26 4JY, in Caldicot, Monmouthshire. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:15–11:45, 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 Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Monmouthshire County Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caldi-tots-playgroup-sin00004242  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West End Flying Start Centre, Masefield Road, Caldicot, NP26 4JY
- Opening hours: 09:15–11:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Run by: [Monmouthshire County Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/monmouthshire-county-council-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00004242

## 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 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-00004242). 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: 4 (Good) (inspected 29 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/632579)
- 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: 09:15–11:45
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: West End Flying Start Centre, Masefield Road, Caldicot, NP26 4JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587056,-2.761728

- Station: Caldicot, 0.2 miles
- Station: Severn Tunnel Junction, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birbeck Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Caldicot Soft Play, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Monmouthshire there are about 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crossway Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossway-park-nursery-sin00015003vpby) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-sin00015672lwtf) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Stars Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-under-5s-sin00016112qhzn) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Crossway Town Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossway-town-nursery-sin00012492qhyy) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Crossway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossway-nursery-sin00008046) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Red Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-robins-nursery-sin00012379kfwn) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Caldi Tots Playgroup's opening hours?

Caldi Tots Playgroup opens 09:15–11:45, Mon–Fri.

### Is Caldi Tots Playgroup open all year?

No. Caldi Tots Playgroup is open term time only.

### What are Caldi Tots Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Caldi Tots Playgroup'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 Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Caldi Tots Playgroup take?

Caldi Tots Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs Caldi Tots Playgroup?

Caldi Tots Playgroup is run by Monmouthshire County Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Caldi Tots Playgroup?

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

## Sources

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

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