# Ser Bach Y Cwm Ser Bach Y Cwm is a full-day nursery at Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm, Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1SE, in Penrhos, Powys. It is registered for 67 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, 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 Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ser-bach-y-cwm-sin00006199 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm, Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1SE - Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 67 - Phone: 01639846070 - Run by: [Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/powys-county-council-child-care-and-play-services) - CIW service number: SIN-00006199 ## 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 Excellent. 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-00006199). 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: 67 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 1 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/492781) - 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: Run by the council. 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: 08:45–15:15 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm, Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1SE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.783126,-3.747454 - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Powys there are about 2.3 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Steps Childcare Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-childcare-centre-ltd-sin00010677mdnb) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles | | [Dechrau Disglair](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dechrau-disglair-sin00006198) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:00–15:30 | 1.6 miles | | [Meithrinfa Dechrau Disglair](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meithrinfa-dechrau-disglair-sin00006247) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–15:30 | 1.6 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Blaendulais](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-blaendulais-sin00016539qsfb) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 09:00–15:30 | 1.9 miles | | [Cewri Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cewri-bach-sin00006200) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 1.9 miles | | [Tiddlywinks Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-childcare-centre-sin00004621) | CIW ratings | | 07:00–19:00 | 2.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Ser Bach Y Cwm's opening hours? Ser Bach Y Cwm opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Fri. ### Is Ser Bach Y Cwm open all year? No. Ser Bach Y Cwm is open term time only. ### What are Ser Bach Y Cwm's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Ser Bach Y Cwm'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 Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Ser Bach Y Cwm take? Ser Bach Y Cwm is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 67 children at any one time. ### Does Ser Bach Y Cwm 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 Ser Bach Y Cwm: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Ser Bach Y Cwm: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Ser Bach Y Cwm? Ser Bach Y Cwm is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 19 nurseries. ### How do I contact Ser Bach Y Cwm? You can call 01639846070. ## 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.