# Seren Bach Pre School Seren Bach Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Gurnos Community Centre, Spruce Tree Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AU, in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil. It is registered for 26 children. It opens 09:00–14:45, 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 Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Early Years Team. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seren-bach-pre-school-sin00008537dpxk Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Gurnos Community Centre, Spruce Tree Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AU - Opening hours: 09:00–14:45, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 26 - Run by: [Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Early Years Team](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merthyr-tydfil-county-borough-council-early-years-team) - CIW service number: SIN-00008537-DPXK ## 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 Good 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-00008537-DPXK). 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: 26 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 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/919207) - 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: 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: 09:00–14:45 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Gurnos Community Centre, Spruce Tree Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.761696,-3.382143 - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Cyfarthfa Park, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Merthyr Tydfil there are about 5.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-y-gurnos-sin00012999jskr) | CIW ratings | | 08:15–16:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Curiosity Cubs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cubs-ltd-sin00015403wwrm) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:30–15:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Little Acorns @ Ysgol-Y-Graig](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-ysgol-y-graig-sin00012656grvh) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Little Inspirations @ Gellideg](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-inspirations-gellideg-sin00014216hcxn) | CIW ratings | | 07:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles | | [Here We Grow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/here-we-grow-sin00004149) | CIW ratings | | 07:45–17:15 | 1.2 miles | | [Bobl Bach Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobl-bach-pre-school-sin00006827) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–11:30 | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Seren Bach Pre School's opening hours? Seren Bach Pre School opens 09:00–14:45, Mon–Fri. ### Is Seren Bach Pre School open all year? No. Seren Bach Pre School is open term time only. ### What are Seren Bach Pre School's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Seren Bach Pre School's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Seren Bach Pre School take? Seren Bach Pre School is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 26 children at any one time. ### Does Seren Bach Pre School 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 Seren Bach Pre School: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Seren Bach Pre School: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Seren Bach Pre School? Seren Bach Pre School is run by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Early Years Team, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Seren Bach Pre School? Merthyr Tydfil is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 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.