# LCDP Explorers

LCDP Explorers is a full-day nursery at 23a Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9RD, in Dolau, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Poor. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lcdp-explorers-sin00002505  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 23a Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9RD
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01443 229723
- Website: https://www.lcdp.org.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00002505

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Poor. 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-00002505). 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: 40 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 28 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/128832)
- 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: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 23a Bridgend Road, Llanharan, Pontyclun, CF72 9RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.535231,-3.442231

- Station: Llanharan, 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf there are about 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Selca Day Nursery - Bridgend Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selca-day-nursery-bridgend-road-sin00012174wjhx) | CIW ratings |  | 06:45–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selca-day-nursery-llanharan-sin00010885lwxk) | CIW ratings |  | 06:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Little Dragons Llanharan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-dragons-llanharan-sin00016580jxgv) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 12:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Gofal Plant Flourish.Cymru Childcare At Ysgol Dolau Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gofal-plant-flourish-cymru-childcare-at-ysgol-dolau-primary-school-sin00012506rdjw) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Little Dragons](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-dragons-sin00016010mhpf) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–16:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [BIZZI Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzi-day-nurseries-ltd-sin00012657nyhb) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are LCDP Explorers's opening hours?

LCDP Explorers opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are LCDP Explorers's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can LCDP Explorers take?

LCDP Explorers is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 40 children at any one time.

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

### What is the nearest station to LCDP Explorers?

Llanharan is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact LCDP Explorers?

You can call 01443 229723 and visit www.lcdp.org.uk.

## Sources

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

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