# Early Explorers Flexi Care

Early Explorers Flexi Care is a full-day nursery at Holywell Leisure Centre, North Road, Holywell, CH8 7TQ, in Holywell, Flintshire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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 Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-flexi-care-sin00015151mmvy  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holywell Leisure Centre, North Road, Holywell, CH8 7TQ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- CIW service number: SIN-00015151-MMVY

## 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 Excellent. 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-00015151-MMVY). 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: 30 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 22 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1777451)
- 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)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Holywell Leisure Centre, North Road, Holywell, CH8 7TQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.272771,-3.223555

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fron Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Flintshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roots and Wings Child Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roots-and-wings-child-day-care-ltd-sin00013013gplk) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Winefride's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-winefrides-preschool-sin00011065jcqy) | CIW ratings |  | 08:15–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Cylch Chwarae Treffynnon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-chwarae-treffynnon-sin00016050dltb) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Fun Club at Ysgol Maes y Felin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fun-club-at-ysgol-maes-y-felin-sin00013730lxnt) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Meithrinfa Dyddiol Brynford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-meithrinfa-dyddiol-brynford-sin00015023kyhc) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Greenfield playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfield-playgroup-sin00012858xpyp) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–15:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Early Explorers Flexi Care's opening hours?

Early Explorers Flexi Care opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are Early Explorers Flexi Care's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Early Explorers Flexi Care'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 Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Early Explorers Flexi Care take?

Early Explorers Flexi Care is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Early Explorers Flexi Care 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 Early Explorers Flexi Care: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Early Explorers Flexi Care: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

## Sources

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

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