# Flying Start Brackla

Flying Start Brackla is a sessional pre-school at Brackla Primary School, Brackla Way, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2EZ, in Tremains, Bridgend. It is registered for 16 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-brackla-sin00006344  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brackla Primary School, Brackla Way, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2EZ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01656815785
- Run by: [Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bridgend-county-borough-council-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00006344

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent 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-00006344). 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 12 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/968038)
- 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)
- Flying Start: Flying Start childcare provider. 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 Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Brackla Primary School, Brackla Way, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.509139,-3.563895

- Station: Bridgend, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Haywain Play Area, 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 Bridgend there are about 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridgend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-bridgend-sin00007365) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-day-nursery-sin00015618chnj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Schoolhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schoolhouse-day-nursery-sin00004556) | CIW ratings |  | 06:30–19:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Fun Foundations, Bridgend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-foundations-bridgend-sin00016582rfsb) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Children`s Day Nursery (Preschool)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-children-s-day-nursery-preschool-sin00006422) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Chunky Monkeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chunky-monkeys-day-nursery-sin00006331) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Flying Start Brackla's opening hours?

Flying Start Brackla opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Flying Start Brackla open all year?

No. Flying Start Brackla is open term time only.

### What are Flying Start Brackla's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Flying Start Brackla's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Flying Start Brackla take?

Flying Start Brackla is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Does Flying Start Brackla 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 Flying Start Brackla: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Flying Start Brackla: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Flying Start Brackla?

Flying Start Brackla is run by Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Flying Start Brackla?

Bridgend is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Flying Start Brackla?

You can call 01656815785.

## Sources

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

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