# Dolafon Ducklings Dolafon Ducklings is a sessional pre-school at Ysgol Dolyfan, Dolecoed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RA, in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys. It is registered for 16 children. It opens 09:00–11:30, Mon–Thu, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolafon-ducklings-sin00005809 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Ysgol Dolyfan, Dolecoed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RA - Opening hours: 09:00–11:30, Mon–Thu - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 16 - Phone: 01591610326 - Website: http://www.dolafon.powys.sch.uk - Run by: [Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/powys-county-council-child-care-and-play-services) - CIW service number: SIN-00005809 ## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. 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-00005809). 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: 16 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 15 November 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/931457) - 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) - Early education: Delivers funded part-time early education. 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 Thursday: 09:00–11:30 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Ysgol Dolyfan, Dolecoed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.107634,-3.639815 - Station: Llanwrtyd, 0.4 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Powys there are about 2.3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Babanod Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/babanod-bach-sin00015282lcsy) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 07:30–17:30 | 8.7 miles | | [Country Kids Childcare (Builth Wells) Limited.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-childcare-builth-wells-limited-sin00013014qvgf) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–18:00 | 9.9 miles | | [Cylch yn yr Ysgol](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-yn-yr-ysgol-sin00008096nbdt) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 10 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Tre Ficer](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-tre-ficer-sin00012365kktf) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:30 | 10 miles | | [Cariad a Cwtch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cariad-a-cwtch-day-nursery-sin00007007) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–17:30 | 10 miles | | [What Tots Want Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/what-tots-want-day-nursery-sin00011202csty) | CIW ratings | | 08:30–17:30 | 11 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Dolafon Ducklings's opening hours? Dolafon Ducklings opens 09:00–11:30, Mon–Thu. ### Is Dolafon Ducklings open all year? No. Dolafon Ducklings is open term time only. ### What are Dolafon Ducklings's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Dolafon Ducklings's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Dolafon Ducklings take? Dolafon Ducklings is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 16 children at any one time. ### Does Dolafon Ducklings 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 Dolafon Ducklings: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Dolafon Ducklings? Dolafon Ducklings is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 19 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Dolafon Ducklings? Llanwrtyd is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dolafon Ducklings? You can call 01591610326 and visit www.dolafon.powys.sch.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.