# Dwylo Bach Preschool Dwylo Bach Preschool is a full-day nursery at Dowlais Primary School, High Street Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HB, in Dowlais Top, Merthyr Tydfil. It is registered for 19 children. It opens 08:50–14:45, 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/dwylo-bach-preschool-sin00013411ygss Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Dowlais Primary School, High Street Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HB - Opening hours: 08:50–14:45, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 19 - Phone: 01685816480 - CIW service number: SIN-00013411-YGSS ## 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-00013411-YGSS). 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: 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 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1660589) - 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) - Main language: English. 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: 08:50–14:45 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Dowlais Primary School, High Street Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.762373,-3.346328 - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Merthyr Tydfil there are about 5.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bobl Bach Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobl-bach-pre-school-sin00006827) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–11:30 | 0.7 miles | | [Little Learners- Pantysgallog](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pantysgallog-sin00016184ygqw) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 11:45–15:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Curiosity Cubs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cubs-ltd-sin00015403wwrm) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:30–15:30 | 1.0 miles | | [Pili-Pala Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pili-pala-day-nursery-sin00001862) | CIW ratings | | 07:00–18:00 | 1.4 miles | | [Seren Bach Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seren-bach-pre-school-sin00008537dpxk) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–14:45 | 1.5 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-y-gurnos-sin00012999jskr) | CIW ratings | | 08:15–16:30 | 1.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Dwylo Bach Preschool's opening hours? Dwylo Bach Preschool opens 08:50–14:45, Mon–Fri. ### Is Dwylo Bach Preschool open all year? No. Dwylo Bach Preschool is open term time only. ### What are Dwylo Bach Preschool's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Dwylo Bach Preschool'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 Dwylo Bach Preschool take? Dwylo Bach Preschool is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 19 children at any one time. ### Does Dwylo Bach Preschool 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 Dwylo Bach Preschool: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Dwylo Bach Preschool: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### What is the nearest station to Dwylo Bach Preschool? Merthyr Tydfil is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dwylo Bach Preschool? You can call 01685816480. ## 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.