# Markham Playgroup

Markham Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Institute Building, Abernant Road, Markham, Blackwood, NP12 0QH, in Markham, Caerphilly. It is registered for 27 children. It opens 08:45–14:50, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Good and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/markham-playgroup-sin00008999dtxt  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Institute Building, Abernant Road, Markham, Blackwood, NP12 0QH
- Opening hours: 08:45–14:50, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 27
- Website: https://miss-helen-williamshotmail.com
- CIW service number: SIN-00008999-DTXT

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Good and leadership and Management Adequate. 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-00008999-DTXT). 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: 27 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 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/810288)
- 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)
- 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: Limited company. 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: 08:45–14:50
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Institute Building, Abernant Road, Markham, Blackwood, NP12 0QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.704079,-3.201961

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Markham Memorial Park, 0.4 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 Caerphilly there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ferns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferns-day-nursery-sin00016078hftd) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Aberbargoed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-aberbargoed-sin00014789thxg) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Sweet Peas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-nursery-sin00013115yscv) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Academy Limited - New Tredegar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-academy-limited-new-tredegar-sin00015503ycfd) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:30–17:30 | 1.7 miles |
| [Penrhiw Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penrhiw-nursery-sin00015344pypq) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Cwm Derwen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-cwm-derwen-sin00008252vwby) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–14:30 | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Markham Playgroup's opening hours?

Markham Playgroup opens 08:45–14:50, Mon–Fri.

### Is Markham Playgroup open all year?

No. Markham Playgroup is open term time only.

### What are Markham Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Markham Playgroup take?

Markham Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 27 children at any one time.

### Does Markham 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 Markham Playgroup: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Markham Playgroup: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Markham Playgroup?

Brithdir is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Markham Playgroup?

You can visit miss-helen-williamshotmail.com.

## Sources

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

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