# Cwmlai Playgroup

Cwmlai Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Cwmlai School, Penygarreg Road, Thomastown, Porth, CF39 8AS, in Thomastown, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:05–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. 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/cwmlai-playgroup-sin00002511  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cwmlai School, Penygarreg Road, Thomastown, Porth, CF39 8AS
- Opening hours: 09:05–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01443 744046
- Website: https://www.cwmlai-playgroup.co.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00002511

## 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-00002511). 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: 32 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 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/839386)
- 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: English. 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: 09:05–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Cwmlai School, Penygarreg Road, Thomastown, Porth, CF39 8AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.571436,-3.425829

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf there are about 4.3 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 Inspirations @ Tonyrefail](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-tonyrefail-sin00009909qkfh) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Gofal Plant Flourish.Cymru Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gofal-plant-flourish-cymru-childcare-sin00010139vdwr) | CIW ratings |  | 12:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Partneriaeth Cwm Elai CBC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partneriaeth-cwm-elai-cbc-sin00011309wmmt) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Inspirations Nursery Llantrisant](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-nursery-llantrisant-sin00002606) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Building Blocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-sin00007627) | CIW ratings |  | 06:45–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Happy Little Dragons Llanharan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-dragons-llanharan-sin00016580jxgv) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 12:00–17:30 | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Cwmlai Playgroup's opening hours?

Cwmlai Playgroup opens 09:05–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Cwmlai Playgroup open all year?

No. Cwmlai Playgroup is open term time only.

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

Cwmlai 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 Cwmlai Playgroup take?

Cwmlai Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 32 children at any one time.

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

### How do I contact Cwmlai Playgroup?

You can call 01443 744046 and visit www.cwmlai-playgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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