# St Thomas Flying Start

St Thomas Flying Start is a sessional pre-school at St. Thomas Community Primary School, 80 Grenfell Park Road St. Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8EZ, in St Thomas, Swansea. It is registered for 20 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 Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. 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-thomas-flying-start-sin00006397  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Thomas Community Primary School, 80 Grenfell Park Road St. Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8EZ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01792650330
- 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-00006397

## 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 Good. 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-00006397). 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: 20 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 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/740884)
- 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: 09:00–15:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Thomas Community Primary School, 80 Grenfell Park Road St. Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.624065,-3.924932

- Station: Swansea, 0.7 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jersey Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Appletree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-nursery-sin00006505) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Joseph's Cathedral Wraparound](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-cathedral-wraparound-sin00009811phcl) | CIW ratings |  | 11:30–15:20 | 1.0 miles |
| [Hafod Rainbows Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hafod-rainbows-flying-start-sin00011684bjdg) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:15 | 1.0 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pentrechwyth Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pentrechwyth-flying-start-sin00010793kngt) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–16:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Petals - Waun Wen Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-petals-waun-wen-flying-start-sin00008437cqkp) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–16:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Gems at Flying Start - Sea View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-at-flying-start-sea-view-sin00005759) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–16:30 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Thomas Flying Start's opening hours?

St Thomas Flying Start opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is St Thomas Flying Start open all year?

No. St Thomas Flying Start is open term time only.

### What are St Thomas Flying Start's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

St Thomas Flying Start'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 Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can St Thomas Flying Start take?

St Thomas Flying Start is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs St Thomas Flying Start?

St Thomas 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 Thomas Flying Start?

Swansea is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Thomas Flying Start?

You can call 01792650330.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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