# Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. is a full-day nursery at Libanus Primary School, Libanus Road, Blackwood, NP12 1EH, in Woodfieldside, Caerphilly. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-c-i-c-sin00011574sdxj Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Libanus Primary School, Libanus Road, Blackwood, NP12 1EH - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 24 - CIW service number: SIN-00011574-SDXJ ## 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-00011574-SDXJ). 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 2 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1368110) - 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) - 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: Limited company. 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: 09:00–15:00 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Libanus Primary School, Libanus Road, Blackwood, NP12 1EH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.660925,-3.193532 - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Caerphilly there are about 3.2 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 Penllwyn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-penllwyn-sin00007004) | CIW ratings | | 08:50–14:50 | 0.5 miles | | [Mighty Oaks Blackwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-blackwood-sin00013930yfrx) | CIW ratings | | 08:45–15:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-pontllanfraith-sin00008234vvrt) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 09:30–14:50 | 0.8 miles | | [Clwb Y Ddraig @Bryn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clwb-y-ddraig-bryn-sin00014470cvmj) | CIW ratings | | 11:30–17:45 | 0.8 miles | | [Cefn Fforest Rising Stars Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cefn-fforest-rising-stars-childcare-ltd-sin00011325qlcw) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:20 | 1.1 miles | | [Broga Bach Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broga-bach-day-nursery-sin00015678xmnb) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–18:00 | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.'s opening hours? Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. open all year? No. Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. is open term time only. ### What are Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.'s Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.'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 Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. take? Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 24 children at any one time. ### Does Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C. 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 Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Playgroup C.I.C.? Hengoed is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 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.