# Flying Start Sarn

Flying Start Sarn is a sessional pre-school at Flying Start Sarn, Heol Canola Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9UQ, in Sarn, Bridgend. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It is run by Bridgend County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-sarn-sin00006459  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Flying Start Sarn, Heol Canola Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9UQ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01656 815788
- 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-00006459

## 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-00006459). 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: 30 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 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/968097)
- 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: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Flying Start Sarn, Heol Canola Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9UQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.541421,-3.579423

- Station: Sarn, 0.5 miles
- Station: Tondu, 0.8 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cylch Meithrin Plant Bach Sarn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-plant-bach-sarn-sin00011519yckk) | CIW ratings |  | 09:20–13:05 | 0.2 miles |
| [Village Playgroup Ynysawdre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-playgroup-ynysawdre-sin00012311xxyl) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–14:45 | 0.7 miles |
| [Banana Moon Coity](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-coity-sin00016240vspj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:30–15:30 | 1.4 miles |
| [Fast Track Childcare Solutions Friends of Wildmill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fast-track-childcare-solutions-friends-of-wildmill-playgroup-sin00005667) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–11:45 | 1.5 miles |
| [Chunky Monkeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chunky-monkeys-day-nursery-sin00006331) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Schoolhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schoolhouse-day-nursery-sin00004556) | CIW ratings |  | 06:30–19:00 | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Flying Start Sarn open all year?

No. Flying Start Sarn is open term time only.

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

Flying Start Sarn is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs Flying Start Sarn?

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

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

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

### How do I contact Flying Start Sarn?

You can call 01656 815788.

## Sources

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

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