# Ladybird Playgroup

Ladybird Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Nelson Community Care Centre, Bryncelyn, Nelson, CF46 6HL, in Tai'r-heol, Caerphilly. It is registered for 16 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, 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 Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-playgroup-sin00004163  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nelson Community Care Centre, Bryncelyn, Nelson, CF46 6HL
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 16
- CIW service number: SIN-00004163

## 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 Adequate. 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-00004163). 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: 16 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: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Nelson Community Care Centre, Bryncelyn, Nelson, CF46 6HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.650081,-3.291324

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nelson Wern Park, 0.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Startrite Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/startrite-nursery-sin00002600) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Nelson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-nelson-sin00008423mqcb) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Trelewis Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trelewis-playgroup-sin00011429rgjt) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.8 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-playgroup-sin00010866hndl) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:15–14:45 | 1.1 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Treharris](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-treharris-sin00016028mjgv) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:15–14:45 | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bees-day-nursery-sin00016092frbj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ladybird Playgroup's opening hours?

Ladybird Playgroup opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What are Ladybird Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Ladybird Playgroup'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 Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Ladybird Playgroup take?

Ladybird Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 16 children at any one time.

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

### What is the nearest station to Ladybird Playgroup?

Quakers Yard is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 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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