# Flying start Bryn Awel

Flying start Bryn Awel is a sessional pre-school at Bryn Awel Primary School, Flying Start, Eglwys Fan, Rhymney, NP22 5JJ, in Pontlottyn, Caerphilly. It is registered for 22 children. It opens 08:50–11:20, 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 Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-bryn-awel-sin00003379  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bryn Awel Primary School, Flying Start, Eglwys Fan, Rhymney, NP22 5JJ
- Opening hours: 08:50–11:20, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01685840230
- CIW service number: SIN-00003379

## 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 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-00003379). 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: 22 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: 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)
- 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 Friday: 08:50–11:20
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Bryn Awel Primary School, Flying Start, Eglwys Fan, Rhymney, NP22 5JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755089,-3.278698

- Station: Rhymney, 0.5 miles
- Station: Pontlottyn, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rhymney and Bedwellty Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: War Memorial Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cylch cwtsh y Lawnt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-cwtsh-y-lawnt-sin00013149qwsj) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–16:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Rhymni](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-rhymni-sin00008235jnvf) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherry Blossoms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossoms-sin00014831srfy) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Ladybirds Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-childcare-sin00014754vyvw) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Flying Start Fochriw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-fochriw-sin00003375) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:50–14:50 | 1.0 miles |
| [Cylch Cwtsh @ Ty Coch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-cwtsh-ty-coch-sin00016013nmvj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:50–14:50 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Flying start Bryn Awel's opening hours?

Flying start Bryn Awel opens 08:50–11:20, Mon–Fri.

### Is Flying start Bryn Awel open all year?

No. Flying start Bryn Awel is open term time only.

### What are Flying start Bryn Awel's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Flying start Bryn Awel take?

Flying start Bryn Awel is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 22 children at any one time.

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

### What is the nearest station to Flying start Bryn Awel?

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

### How do I contact Flying start Bryn Awel?

You can call 01685840230.

## Sources

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

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