# Flying Start Penllwyn Flying Start Penllwyn is a sessional pre-school at Penllwyn Community Centre, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2EQ, in Penllwyn, Caerphilly. It is registered for 12 children. It opens 08:50–14:50, 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 Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-penllwyn-sin00007004 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Penllwyn Community Centre, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2EQ - Opening hours: 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 12 - Phone: 01495225235 - CIW service number: SIN-00007004 ## 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 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-00007004). 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: 12 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 13 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/839821) - 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: Penllwyn Community Centre, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2EQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.653218,-3.196263 - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Clwb Y Ddraig @Bryn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clwb-y-ddraig-bryn-sin00014470cvmj) | CIW ratings | | 11:30–17:45 | 0.3 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-pontllanfraith-sin00008234vvrt) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 09:30–14:50 | 0.3 miles | | [Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-c-i-c-sin00011574sdxj) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Mighty Oaks Blackwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-blackwood-sin00013930yfrx) | CIW ratings | | 08:45–15:00 | 1.0 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Blodau Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-blodau-bach-sin00014705dgrj) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles | | [Cefn Fforest Rising Stars Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cefn-fforest-rising-stars-childcare-ltd-sin00011325qlcw) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:20 | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Flying Start Penllwyn's opening hours? Flying Start Penllwyn opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri. ### Is Flying Start Penllwyn open all year? No. Flying Start Penllwyn is open term time only. ### What are Flying Start Penllwyn's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Flying Start Penllwyn'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 Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Flying Start Penllwyn take? Flying Start Penllwyn is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 12 children at any one time. ### Does Flying Start Penllwyn 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 Penllwyn: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Flying Start Penllwyn: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### What is the nearest station to Flying Start Penllwyn? Hengoed is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Flying Start Penllwyn? You can call 01495225235. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.