# Little Sunbeams Playgroup

Little Sunbeams Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Scout Hall, The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0PH, in New Inn, Torfaen. It is registered for 19 children. It opens 09:30–15:05, Mon–Fri, term time only. 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-sunbeams-playgroup-sin00012491vsld  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Scout Hall, The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0PH
- Opening hours: 09:30–15:05, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 19
- Website: https://www.littlesunbeams.co.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00012491-VSLD

## 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-00012491-VSLD). 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)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1390843)
- 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)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Charity (charitable incorporated organisation). 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: 09:30–15:05
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: The Scout Hall, The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.691046,-3.010573

- Station: Pontypool & New Inn, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Triangle, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Torfaen there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Three Little Chums Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-little-chums-ltd-sin00015910qytf) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:45–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cupcakes 'n' Dinosaurs Private Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cupcakes-n-dinosaurs-private-day-care-nursery-sin00008180vfjp) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cyfeillion Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cyfeillion-bach-sin00004055) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Gofal Teg](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gofal-teg-sin00013154jjpy) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Golliwopsie Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golliwopsie-playgroup-sin00012135sntj) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Poppies Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-day-nursery-limited-sin00002291) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Sunbeams Playgroup's opening hours?

Little Sunbeams Playgroup opens 09:30–15:05, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Sunbeams Playgroup open all year?

No. Little Sunbeams Playgroup is open term time only.

### What are Little Sunbeams Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Little Sunbeams Playgroup'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 Sunbeams Playgroup take?

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

### Does Little Sunbeams 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 Sunbeams Playgroup: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sunbeams Playgroup?

Pontypool & New Inn is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Sunbeams Playgroup?

You can visit www.littlesunbeams.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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