# Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Awel Y Mor Primary School, Ffordd Ysgol, Port Talbot, SA12 6TP, in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:15–14:45, Mon–Fri, term time only. 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 Lots of Tots Childcare Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lots-of-tots-flying-start-playgroup-sin00006329 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Awel Y Mor Primary School, Ffordd Ysgol, Port Talbot, SA12 6TP - Opening hours: 09:15–14:45, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 28 - Phone: 01639875123 - Website: https://www.lotsoftots.co.uk - Run by: [Lots of Tots Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lots-of-tots-childcare-ltd) - CIW service number: SIN-00006329 ## 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-00006329). 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: 28 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 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/592082) - 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) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:15–14:45 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Awel Y Mor Primary School, Ffordd Ysgol, Port Talbot, SA12 6TP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.596935,-3.810730 - 23 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Vivian Park, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Aberavon Adventure Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Neath Port Talbot there are about 3.7 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sandy Feet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-feet-day-nursery-sin00008477srkw) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Lots of Tots Tir Morfa](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lots-of-tots-tir-morfa-sin00016046grfd) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:45–14:45 | 0.4 miles | | [Funky Footsteps Day Nursery Hospital Site](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funky-footsteps-day-nursery-hospital-site-sin00012480bhxp) | CIW ratings | | 06:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Aberavon Integrated Children`s Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aberavon-integrated-children-s-centre-sin00005342) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Funky Footsteps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funky-footsteps-sin00006069) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [All Born Curious Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-born-curious-limited-sin00012214bbnn) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–17:30 | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup's opening hours? Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup opens 09:15–14:45, Mon–Fri. ### Is Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup open all year? No. Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup is open term time only. ### What are Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup'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 Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup take? Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 28 children at any one time. ### Does Lots of Tots 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 Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup? Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup is run by Lots of Tots Childcare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup? Baglan is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Lots of Tots Flying Start Playgroup? You can call 01639875123 and visit www.lotsoftots.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.