# Criw Eirys

Criw Eirys is a full-day nursery at Ysgol O M Edwards, Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala, LL23 7UB, in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd. It is registered for 19 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, term time only.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/criw-eirys-sin00015298ddks  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ysgol O M Edwards, Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala, LL23 7UB
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 19
- CIW service number: SIN-00015298-DDKS

## 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-00015298-DDKS). 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: 19 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 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1969366)
- 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: Welsh. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Charity (charitable incorporated organisation). 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: 08:00–17:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Ysgol O M Edwards, Llanuwchllyn, Y Bala, LL23 7UB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.858800,-3.674722

- Station: Llanuwchllyn (Bala Lake Railway), 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Gwynedd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canolfan Deulu y Bala](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canolfan-deulu-y-bala-sin00013286xtpv) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 4.8 miles |
| [Garn Bach Tryweryn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garn-bach-tryweryn-sin00012938xnnn) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 5.8 miles |
| [Meithrinfa Seren Fach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meithrinfa-seren-fach-sin00015029tdhj) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 9.8 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Dol-Y-Bont](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-dol-y-bont-sin00011636mlrq) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–12:50 | 10 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Trawsfynydd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-trawsfynydd-sin00015478lffn) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 11 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Dolgellau](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-dolgellau-sin00012280mbdw) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:00 | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Criw Eirys's opening hours?

Criw Eirys opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Criw Eirys open all year?

No. Criw Eirys is open term time only.

### How many children can Criw Eirys take?

Criw Eirys is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Does Criw Eirys 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 Criw Eirys: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Criw Eirys?

Llanuwchllyn (Bala Lake Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 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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