# Little Stars

Little Stars is a sessional pre-school at Maesyrhandir CP School, Plantation Lane, Newtown, SY16 1LQ, in Maesyrhandir, Powys. It is registered for 19 children. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri. 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 Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-sin00005454  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Maesyrhandir CP School, Plantation Lane, Newtown, SY16 1LQ
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 01686626337
- Website: https://www.maesyrhandirprimary.com
- Run by: [Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/powys-county-council-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00005454

## 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 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-00005454). 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: 19 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)
- 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)
- 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: 08:45–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Maesyrhandir CP School, Plantation Lane, Newtown, SY16 1LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.504547,-3.329403

- Station: Newtown (Powys), 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vaynor Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Trehafren Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Curious World Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-world-day-nursery-sin00011764hgmj) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blodau Bach Trehafren](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blodau-bach-trehafren-sin00014348nwlk) | CIW ratings |  | 09:30–14:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin y Drenewydd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-y-drenewydd-sin00011346krjk) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Hope Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-day-nursery-sin00011623gsxs) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Maldwyn Nursery & Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maldwyn-nursery-and-family-centre-sin00004462) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Derw Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derw-bach-sin00015757qjzn) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:15–15:15 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Stars's opening hours?

Little Stars opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Little Stars'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 Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Little Stars take?

Little Stars is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 19 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs Little Stars?

Little Stars is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 19 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Stars?

Newtown (Powys) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Stars?

You can call 01686626337 and visit www.maesyrhandirprimary.com.

## Sources

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

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