# Melin Flying Start Melin Flying Start is a sessional pre-school at Melin Infant School, Herbert Road, Neath, SA11 2DD, in Pencaerau, Neath Port Talbot. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:00–15:30, 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 Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Melin Childcare Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melin-flying-start-sin00014712wbpp Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Melin Infant School, Herbert Road, Neath, SA11 2DD - Opening hours: 08:00–15:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 20 - Run by: [Melin Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/melin-childcare-ltd) - CIW service number: SIN-00014712-WBPP ## 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 Adequate 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-00014712-WBPP). 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: 20 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 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/989270) - 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) - 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: 08:00–15:30 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Melin Infant School, Herbert Road, Neath, SA11 2DD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.650319,-3.812740 - Station: Neath, 0.9 miles - Station: Briton Ferry, 0.9 miles - 13 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, 0.4 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 Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melin-childcare-sin00014713tqnd) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Teulu'r Tyle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-teulur-tyle-sin00013369ghbj) | CIW ratings | | 08:30–17:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Briton Ferry Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briton-ferry-childcare-sin00004622) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [PALS Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-daycare-sin00006146) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles | | [Little Sprouts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-day-nursery-sin00014551fcxc) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles | | [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-sin00005827) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Melin Flying Start's opening hours? Melin Flying Start opens 08:00–15:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Melin Flying Start open all year? No. Melin Flying Start is open term time only. ### What are Melin Flying Start's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Melin Flying Start's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Melin Flying Start take? Melin Flying Start is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time. ### Does Melin Flying Start 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 Flying Start: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Melin Flying Start: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Melin Flying Start? Melin Flying Start is run by Melin Childcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Melin Flying Start? Neath is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line. ## 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.