# Little Ferns Maerdy

Little Ferns Maerdy is a sessional pre-school at Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4AR, in Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:15–14:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It is run by The Fern Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ferns-maerdy-sin00008565fnfv  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4AR
- Opening hours: 09:15–14:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01443735984
- Run by: [The Fern Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-fern-partnership)
- CIW service number: SIN-00008565-FNFV

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00008565-FNFV). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 28 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: 09:15–14:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.669131,-3.472681

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cylch Meithrin Llyn y Forwyn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-llyn-y-forwyn-sin00015345lnnc) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Ferns Day Nursery Ferndale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ferns-day-nursery-ferndale-sin00010874jpty) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Inspirations @ Treorchy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-treorchy-sin00015836gnmj) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [New Beginnings (Rhondda) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-rhondda-ltd-sin00003333) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–17:45 | 1.5 miles |
| [Dylan's Den](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dylans-den-sin00003623) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Ton Tots Playgroup and Afterschool Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ton-tots-playgroup-and-afterschool-club-sin00008028) | CIW ratings |  | 08:50–17:00 | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Ferns Maerdy's opening hours?

Little Ferns Maerdy opens 09:15–14:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Ferns Maerdy open all year?

No. Little Ferns Maerdy is open term time only.

### How many children can Little Ferns Maerdy take?

Little Ferns Maerdy is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 28 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs Little Ferns Maerdy?

Little Ferns Maerdy is run by The Fern Partnership, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Ferns Maerdy?

Ton Pentre is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Ferns Maerdy?

You can call 01443735984.

## Sources

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

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