# Here We Grow

Here We Grow is a full-day nursery at The College Merthyr Tydfil, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR, in Ynys-fach, Merthyr Tydfil. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 07:45–17:15, Mon–Fri. 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/here-we-grow-sin00004149  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The College Merthyr Tydfil, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01685 726116
- Website: https://www.merthyr.ac.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00004149

## 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-00004149). 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: 72 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 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/919047)
- 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: Charitable 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: 07:45–17:15

## Getting there

Address: The College Merthyr Tydfil, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.745022,-3.383241

- Station: Merthyr Tydfil, 0.3 miles
- 28 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holocaust Remembrance Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Old Thomastown Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Thomastown Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Woodland Walk Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Merthyr Tydfil there are about 5.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-early-years-sin00013225jytq) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Pili-Pala Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pili-pala-day-nursery-sin00001862) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-y-gurnos-sin00012999jskr) | CIW ratings |  | 08:15–16:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Seren Bach Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seren-bach-pre-school-sin00008537dpxk) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–14:45 | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Inspirations @ Gellideg](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-gellideg-sin00014216hcxn) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns @ Ysgol-Y-Graig](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ysgol-y-graig-sin00012656grvh) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Here We Grow's opening hours?

Here We Grow opens 07:45–17:15, Mon–Fri.

### What are Here We Grow's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Here We Grow'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 Here We Grow take?

Here We Grow is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 72 children at any one time.

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

### What is the nearest station to Here We Grow?

Merthyr Tydfil is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Here We Grow?

You can call 01685 726116 and visit www.merthyr.ac.uk.

## Sources

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

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