# Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith

Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith is a sessional pre-school at Bryn Pavilion, Bryn Estate, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2GB, in Bryn, Caerphilly. It is registered for 13 children. It opens 09:30–14:50, Mon–Fri, term time only.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-pontllanfraith-sin00008234vvrt  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bryn Pavilion, Bryn Estate, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2GB
- Opening hours: 09:30–14:50, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 13
- Phone: 01495227738
- CIW service number: SIN-00008234-VVRT

## 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-00008234-VVRT). 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: 13 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: Registered to deliver 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)
- Early education: Delivers funded part-time early education. 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: 09:30–14:50
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Bryn Pavilion, Bryn Estate, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2GB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.651164,-3.203711

- Station: Hengoed, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Caerphilly there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clwb Y Ddraig @Bryn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clwb-y-ddraig-bryn-sin00014470cvmj) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–17:45 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Flying Start Penllwyn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-penllwyn-sin00007004) | CIW ratings |  | 08:50–14:50 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-c-i-c-sin00011574sdxj) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Mighty Oaks Blackwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-blackwood-sin00013930yfrx) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Clwb Y Ddraig@ Hengoed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clwb-y-ddraig-hengoed-sin00015795ywxh) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:50–17:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Blodau Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-blodau-bach-sin00014705dgrj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith's opening hours?

Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith opens 09:30–14:50, Mon–Fri.

### Is Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith open all year?

No. Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith is open term time only.

### How many children can Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith take?

Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 13 children at any one time.

### Does Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith 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 Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith?

Hengoed is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith?

You can call 01495227738.

## Sources

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

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