# Smarties Smarties is a full-day nursery at Mount Street Cp Infant & Nursery School, Rhosferig Road, Brecon, LD3 7NG, in Brecon, Powys. It is registered for 38 children. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Adequate, environment Good and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-sin00005801 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Mount Street Cp Infant & Nursery School, Rhosferig Road, Brecon, LD3 7NG - Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 38 - Phone: 01874623038 - Website: https://golwgpenyfan.powys.sch.uk - 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-00005801 ## 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 Adequate, environment Good 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-00005801). 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: 38 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 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1815479) - 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) - 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: 09:00–15:30 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Mount Street Cp Infant & Nursery School, Rhosferig Road, Brecon, LD3 7NG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.949881,-3.388343 - 18 bus stops within 400 m - Park: The Groves, 0.1 miles - Park: Peace Garden, 0.3 miles - Playground: Mill Green, 0.4 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 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Willows Day Care Brecon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-day-care-brecon-sin00014555vpnj) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Buttons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-nursery-sin00004423) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Enfys Fach Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enfys-fach-nursery-sin00013429jlss) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Charlie's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlies-childcare-sin00016009mpzx) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Dreigiau Bach y Bannau](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreigiau-bach-y-bannau-sin00013870nqsq) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Llanfaes Little Steps - Llanfaes Camau Bach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llanfaes-little-steps-llanfaes-camau-bach-sin00005227) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Smarties's opening hours? Smarties opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Smarties open all year? No. Smarties is open term time only. ### What are Smarties's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Smarties's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Adequate, environment Good and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Smarties take? Smarties is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 38 children at any one time. ### Does Smarties 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 Smarties: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Smarties? Smarties is run by Powys County Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 19 nurseries. ### How do I contact Smarties? You can call 01874623038 and visit golwgpenyfan.powys.sch.uk. ## 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.