# Flying start - Mini Explorers

Flying start - Mini Explorers is a sessional pre-school at St. Marys School, Park Street Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6LE, in Ruabon, Wrexham. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-mini-explorers-sin00014575qvdw  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Marys School, Park Street Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6LE
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- CIW service number: SIN-00014575-QVDW

## 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-00014575-QVDW). 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: 20 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: 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: 08:45–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Marys School, Park Street Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.986515,-3.038520

- Station: Ruabon, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wynnstay, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Wrexham there are about 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dragons’ Den](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-den-sin00014951byyy) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–17:15 | 0.1 miles |
| [Mini World Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-world-day-nursery-sin00000821) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Idwal Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/idwal-family-centre-sin00000589) | CIW ratings |  | 10:00–12:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Sunflowers - LSCC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunflowers-lscc-sin00015992rlsh) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Penycae Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penycae-childcare-sin00010534fqbj) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–17:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [The School House Wraparound Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-school-house-wraparound-childcare-sin00014182grhk) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Flying start - Mini Explorers's opening hours?

Flying start - Mini Explorers opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Flying start - Mini Explorers open all year?

No. Flying start - Mini Explorers is open term time only.

### How many children can Flying start - Mini Explorers take?

Flying start - Mini Explorers is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Does Flying start - Mini Explorers 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 - Mini Explorers: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Flying start - Mini Explorers: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Flying start - Mini Explorers?

Ruabon is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

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

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