# Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup

Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Alway Centre, Aberthaw Road, Alway, Newport, NP19 9NS, in Alway, Newport. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It is run by Newport City Council Child Care and Play Service.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-alway-flying-start-playgroup-sin00003471  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alway Centre, Aberthaw Road, Alway, Newport, NP19 9NS
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01633 278286
- Run by: [Newport City Council Child Care and Play Service](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/newport-city-council-child-care-and-play-service)
- CIW service number: SIN-00003471

## 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-00003471). 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: 24 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 19 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/726531)
- 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: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Alway Centre, Aberthaw Road, Alway, Newport, NP19 9NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.585755,-2.945736

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lliswerry Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Churchward Drive Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Moorland Park, 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 Newport there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bluebells Flying Start Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-flying-start-playgroup-sin00008285nhlx) | CIW ratings |  | 09:10–11:40 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Moorland and Broadmead Park) Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-moorland-and-broadmead-park-playgroup-sin00004210) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Osborne Children`s Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-osborne-children-s-nursery-sin00002306) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Angels Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-playgroup-sin00014484drfr) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Sweetpeas Flying Start Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweetpeas-flying-start-playgroup-sin00004194) | CIW ratings |  | 12:45–15:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Dewin Disglair Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dewin-disglair-childcare-sin00007606) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup's opening hours?

Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup open all year?

No. Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup is open term time only.

### How many children can Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup take?

Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start 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 Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup?

Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup is run by Newport City Council Child Care and Play Service, which runs 13 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Ladybirds Alway Flying Start Playgroup?

You can call 01633 278286.

## Sources

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

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