# Melin Childcare

Melin Childcare is a full-day nursery at Melin Primary School, Mile End Row, Neath, SA11 2ED, in Pencaerau, Neath Port Talbot. It is registered for 18 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 Excellent, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Melin Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melin-childcare-sin00014713tqnd  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Melin Primary School, Mile End Row, Neath, SA11 2ED
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Run by: [Melin Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/melin-childcare-ltd)
- CIW service number: SIN-00014713-TQND

## 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 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-00014713-TQND). 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: 18 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: 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)
- 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 Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Melin Primary School, Mile End Row, Neath, SA11 2ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.651774,-3.814012

- Station: Neath, 0.8 miles
- Station: Briton Ferry, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Melyn Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mount Pleasant Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Melin Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melin-flying-start-sin00014712wbpp) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Teulu'r Tyle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-teulur-tyle-sin00013369ghbj) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Sprouts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-day-nursery-sin00014551fcxc) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [PALS Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-daycare-sin00006146) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Briton Ferry Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briton-ferry-childcare-sin00004622) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Lilliput Day Nursery - Neath Campus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-day-nursery-neath-campus-sin00004624) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Melin Childcare's opening hours?

Melin Childcare opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–16:00, Fri.

### What are Melin Childcare's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Melin Childcare take?

Melin Childcare is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 18 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs Melin Childcare?

Melin Childcare is run by Melin Childcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Melin Childcare?

Neath is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

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

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