# Puddleducks Playgroup

Puddleducks Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Llantarnam Community Primary School, Llantarnam Road, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, NP44 3XB, in Llantarnam, Torfaen. It is registered for 48 children. It opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-playgroup-sin00007761  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Llantarnam Community Primary School, Llantarnam Road, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, NP44 3XB
- Opening hours: 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 48
- CIW service number: SIN-00007761

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00007761). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 48 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: 4 (Good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/942683)
- 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)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:15–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Llantarnam Community Primary School, Llantarnam Road, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, NP44 3XB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.635046,-3.007565

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crow Valley Central Recreation Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Llanyrafon Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Oakfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-sin00013122cwkj) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Llanyrafon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llanyrafon-nursery-sin00012825hmjg) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Wriggles and Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wriggles-and-giggles-nursery-sin00006503) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Belle Vue Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belle-vue-nursery-ltd-sin00002617) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Twinkle Tots Flying Start Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-tots-flying-start-childcare-centre-sin00004241) | CIW ratings |  | 09:15–15:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Stay and Play Malpas Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-malpas-court-sin00013128jxfs) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–15:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Puddleducks Playgroup opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Puddleducks Playgroup open all year?

No. Puddleducks Playgroup is open term time only.

### How many children can Puddleducks Playgroup take?

Puddleducks Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 48 children at any one time.

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

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

Cwmbran is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 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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