# Shirenewton Playgroup Shirenewton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Shirenewton Site, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2EE, in Newton, Cardiff. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:15–11:45, 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 Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirenewton-playgroup-sin00003021 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Shirenewton Site, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2EE - Opening hours: 09:15–11:45, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 24 - Run by: [Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cardiff-council-child-care-and-play-services) - CIW service number: SIN-00003021 ## 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 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-00003021). 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: 24 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 9 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/969723) - 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: 09:15–11:45 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Shirenewton Site, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2EE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.504834,-3.095938 - 2 bus stops within 400 m NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Cardiff there are about 3.4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Flying Start St John Lloyd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-st-john-lloyd-sin00012515lsqd) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–11:30 | 0.8 miles | | [Meithrin Tredelerch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meithrin-tredelerch-sin00012923lygg) | CIW ratings | | 08:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles | | [A Bright Start Nursery Rumney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-bright-start-nursery-rumney-sin00006545) | CIW ratings | | 07:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles | | [Greenway Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenway-flying-start-sin00012513rvgk) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:15 | 1.2 miles | | [Buttercups Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-day-nursery-sin00003713) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles | | [Tiny Tots Playgroup (Rumney)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-playgroup-rumney-sin00002759) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–17:30 | 1.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Shirenewton Playgroup's opening hours? Shirenewton Playgroup opens 09:15–11:45, Mon–Fri. ### Is Shirenewton Playgroup open all year? No. Shirenewton Playgroup is open term time only. ### What are Shirenewton Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Shirenewton Playgroup's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Shirenewton Playgroup take? Shirenewton Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 24 children at any one time. ### Does Shirenewton 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 Shirenewton Playgroup: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Shirenewton Playgroup: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Shirenewton Playgroup? Shirenewton Playgroup is run by Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 4 nurseries. ## 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.