# Flying Start Fochriw

Flying Start Fochriw is a sessional pre-school at Flying Start Family Centre, Pontllottyn Road, Fochrhiw, Bargoed, CF81 9LL, in Fochriw, Caerphilly. It is registered for 12 children. It opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri, term time only.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-fochriw-sin00003375  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Flying Start Family Centre, Pontllottyn Road, Fochrhiw, Bargoed, CF81 9LL
- Opening hours: 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 01685 841372
- CIW service number: SIN-00003375

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00003375). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 12 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: 08:50–14:50
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Flying Start Family Centre, Pontllottyn Road, Fochrhiw, Bargoed, CF81 9LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.743828,-3.294690

- Station: Pontlottyn, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybirds Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-childcare-sin00014754vyvw) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Blossoms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossoms-sin00014831srfy) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Flying start Bryn Awel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-bryn-awel-sin00003379) | CIW ratings |  | 08:50–11:20 | 1.0 miles |
| [Cylch cwtsh y Lawnt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-cwtsh-y-lawnt-sin00013149qwsj) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–16:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Rhymni](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-rhymni-sin00008235jnvf) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–15:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Cylch Cwtsh @ Ty Coch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-cwtsh-ty-coch-sin00016013nmvj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:50–14:50 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Flying Start Fochriw opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri.

### Is Flying Start Fochriw open all year?

No. Flying Start Fochriw is open term time only.

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

Flying Start Fochriw is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 12 children at any one time.

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

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

Pontlottyn is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Flying Start Fochriw?

You can call 01685 841372.

## Sources

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

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