# Greenway Flying Start

Greenway Flying Start is a sessional pre-school at Greenway Flying Start, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, CF3 3JG, in Rumney, Cardiff. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Darling Buds FS Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenway-flying-start-sin00012513rvgk  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Greenway Flying Start, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, CF3 3JG
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 02920369962
- Website: https://www.darlingbudsnursery.co.uk
- Run by: [Darling Buds FS Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/darling-buds-fs-limited)
- CIW service number: SIN-00012513-RVGK

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, 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-00012513-RVGK). 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: 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 1 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1050278)
- 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)
- Who runs it: Limited company. 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: 09:00–15:15
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Greenway Flying Start, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, CF3 3JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.509313,-3.122445

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greenway Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Cardiff there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Tots Playgroup (Rumney)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-playgroup-rumney-sin00002759) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [A Bright Start Nursery Rumney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-bright-start-nursery-rumney-sin00006545) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Buttercups Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-day-nursery-sin00003713) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Pili Pala](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-pili-pala-sin00012559jjhx) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Flying Start St John Lloyd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-st-john-lloyd-sin00012515lsqd) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–11:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Meithrin Tredelerch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meithrin-tredelerch-sin00012923lygg) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Greenway Flying Start open all year?

No. Greenway Flying Start is open term time only.

### What are Greenway Flying Start's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

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

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

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

### Who runs Greenway Flying Start?

Greenway Flying Start is run by Darling Buds FS Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact Greenway Flying Start?

You can call 02920369962 and visit www.darlingbudsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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