# Little Stars Pre-School

Little Stars Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Hay-on-wye Cp School, Oxford Road Hay-on-wye, Hereford, HR3 5BT, in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. It is registered for 39 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-sin00006531  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hay-on-wye Cp School, Oxford Road Hay-on-wye, Hereford, HR3 5BT
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 07532 257971
- Website: http://www.hay.powys.sch.uk/index.php/caterpillars-pre-school
- CIW service number: SIN-00006531

## 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 Good, 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-00006531). 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: 39 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 8 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1040657)
- 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)
- Early education: Delivers funded part-time early education. 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)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Hay-on-wye Cp School, Oxford Road Hay-on-wye, Hereford, HR3 5BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.072034,-3.127160

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brook Street Secret Walled Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Site of Hay Festival, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Powys there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clyro Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clyro-pre-school-sin00015468qqvm) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:30 | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-pre-school-ey270241) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-preschool-sin00008442wbrg) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:15–15:30 | 6.6 miles |
| [Llyswen Ladybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llyswen-ladybirds-sin00005263) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:30 | 6.6 miles |
| [Bizzie Lizzies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-lizzies-pre-school-2549120) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Bizzie Lizzie's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-lizzies-ey392303) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 6.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Stars Pre-School's opening hours?

Little Stars Pre-School opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri.

### What are Little Stars Pre-School's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Little Stars Pre-School's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Little Stars Pre-School take?

Little Stars Pre-School is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 39 children at any one time.

### Does Little Stars Pre-School 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 Stars Pre-School: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### How do I contact Little Stars Pre-School?

You can call 07532 257971 and visit www.hay.powys.sch.uk.

## Sources

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

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