# Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg is a sessional pre-school at Garnteg Primary School, Hillcrest Garndiffaith, Pontypool, NP4 7SJ, in Abersychan, Torfaen. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:15–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Torfaen County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-playgroup-garnteg-sin00006908 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Garnteg Primary School, Hillcrest Garndiffaith, Pontypool, NP4 7SJ - Opening hours: 09:15–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 20 - Phone: 01633647940 - Run by: [Torfaen County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/torfaen-county-borough-council-child-care-and-play-services) - CIW service number: SIN-00006908 ## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. 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-00006908). 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: 20 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: 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: 09:15–15:00 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Garnteg Primary School, Hillcrest Garndiffaith, Pontypool, NP4 7SJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.737496,-3.066612 - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Garndiffaith Welfare Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Bodgers Field, 0.4 miles - Park: Bodgers Field, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Torfaen there are about 2.8 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Mill Lane Childcare Garndiffaith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-lane-childcare-garndiffaith-sin00016210rlgv) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Abersychan CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-abersychan-cio-sin00015909fjyk) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Abersychan Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abersychan-under-fives-sin00002462) | CIW ratings | | 09:15–14:30 | 0.9 miles | | [Cwmffrwdoer Cwtch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cwmffrwdoer-cwtch-sin00015666rcpk) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 11:35–15:10 | 1.8 miles | | [Gofal Plant yr Enfys Gwynllyw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gofal-plant-yr-enfys-gwynllyw-sin00013829bmbl) | CIW ratings | | 08:15–15:30 | 2.0 miles | | [Penygarn Under Fives and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penygarn-under-fives-and-after-school-club-sin00002659) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 2.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg's opening hours? Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg opens 09:15–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg open all year? No. Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg is open term time only. ### What are Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg take? Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time. ### Does Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg 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 Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg? Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg is run by Torfaen County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 2 nurseries. ### How do I contact Little Ducklings Playgroup Garnteg? You can call 01633647940. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.