# St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start

St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start is a sessional pre-school at St. Helens Primary School, Vincent Street, Swansea, SA1 3TY, in Mount Pleasant, Swansea. It is registered for 34 children. It opens 08:50–15:30, 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 City and County of Swansea Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helen-s-cygnets-flying-start-sin00006441  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Helens Primary School, Vincent Street, Swansea, SA1 3TY
- Opening hours: 08:50–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 34
- Run by: [City and County of Swansea Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/city-and-county-of-swansea-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00006441

## 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-00006441). 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: 34 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 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/869102)
- 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: 08:50–15:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Helens Primary School, Vincent Street, Swansea, SA1 3TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.615303,-3.953971

- Station: Swansea, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Vetch, 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Amy Dillwyn Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St. James's Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Swansea there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Flowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-flowers-day-nursery-sin00005714) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Meithrinfa Joio Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meithrinfa-joio-day-nursery-sin00012853njjp) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Childrens Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-room-sin00015595tfcl) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Rose Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rose-garden-day-nursery-sin00004680) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorn Nursery Ltd trading as Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ltd-trading-as-little-acorns-day-nursery-sin00015438jfdx) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Abacus Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-day-nursery-sin00004687) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start's opening hours?

St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start opens 08:50–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start open all year?

No. St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start is open term time only.

### What are St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start'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 St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start take?

St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Does St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start 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 St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start?

St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start is run by City and County of Swansea Child Care and Play Services, which runs 17 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St Helen`s Cygnets Flying Start?

Swansea is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 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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