# Little Ferns Cwmbach Little Ferns Cwmbach is a full-day nursery at Cwmbach Church In Wales Primary School, Crown Row, Aberdare, CF44 0AT, in Cwmbach, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 09:15–15:15, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Excellent, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by The Fern Partnership. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ferns-cwmbach-sin00011577xnyj Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Cwmbach Church In Wales Primary School, Crown Row, Aberdare, CF44 0AT - Opening hours: 09:15–15:15, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 20 - Website: https://www.fernpartnership.co.uk - Run by: [The Fern Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-fern-partnership) - CIW service number: SIN-00011577-XNYJ ## 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 Excellent, 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-00011577-XNYJ). 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: 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: 09:15–15:15 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Cwmbach Church In Wales Primary School, Crown Row, Aberdare, CF44 0AT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.703044,-3.413104 - Station: Cwmbach, under 0.1 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Gingerbread House Day Nursery (RCT) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-rct-ltd-sin00016164nbwc) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 07:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Little Inspirations Aman](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-aman-sin00014046lsxg) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Aberdar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-aberdar-sin00012046jnfh) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–17:00 | 1.4 miles | | [Little Ferns Glenboi](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ferns-glenboi-sin00009775ngcn) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–14:30 | 1.5 miles | | [Stepping Stones Nursery Aberdare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-aberdare-sin00001906) | CIW ratings | | 07:15–18:00 | 1.6 miles | | [Rachael's Playhouse Aberdare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rachaels-playhouse-aberdare-sin00011649hvjf) | CIW ratings | | 08:30–16:30 | 1.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Little Ferns Cwmbach's opening hours? Little Ferns Cwmbach opens 09:15–15:15, Mon–Fri. ### Is Little Ferns Cwmbach open all year? No. Little Ferns Cwmbach is open term time only. ### What are Little Ferns Cwmbach's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Little Ferns Cwmbach's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Excellent, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Little Ferns Cwmbach take? Little Ferns Cwmbach is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time. ### Does Little Ferns Cwmbach 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 Ferns Cwmbach: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Little Ferns Cwmbach: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Little Ferns Cwmbach? Little Ferns Cwmbach is run by The Fern Partnership, which runs 6 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Little Ferns Cwmbach? Cwmbach is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Ferns Cwmbach? You can visit www.fernpartnership.co.uk. ## 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.