# The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association is a full-day nursery at Bryncrug Primary School, Bryncrug, Tywyn, LL36 9PR, in Bryncrug, Gwynedd. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–12:00, Sat. 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/the-margaret-barnard-playgroup-association-sin00013813tbvb Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Bryncrug Primary School, Bryncrug, Tywyn, LL36 9PR - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–12:00, Sat - Registered places: 45 - Phone: 01654710225 - Website: https://margaretbarnardtrust.com - CIW service number: SIN-00013813-TBVB ## 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-00013813-TBVB). 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: 45 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 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1611722) - 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) - Who runs it: Charitable trust. 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: 08:00–18:00 - Saturday: 10:00–12:00 ## Getting there Address: Bryncrug Primary School, Bryncrug, Tywyn, LL36 9PR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.610420,-4.052745 - Station: Rhydyronen (Talyllyn Railway), 0.8 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Gwynedd there are about 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cylch Meithrin Bro Dysynni](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-bro-dysynni-sin00012803vqxv) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–13:00 | 1.4 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin TY Mabon Tywyn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-ty-mabon-tywyn-sin00012249mjnm) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:00–17:30 | 2.3 miles | | [Cylch meithrin Y Tonnau](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-y-tonnau-sin00011817bypw) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–15:30 | 7.7 miles | | [Barmouth Oasis Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barmouth-oasis-nursery-sin00013764cfbc) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–17:45 | 7.9 miles | | [Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-machynlleth-sin00011800dvrt) | CIW ratings | | 08:45–15:45 | 8.5 miles | | [Machynlleth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/machynlleth-nursery-sin00015362hmwb) | CIW ratings | | 08:30–17:30 | 8.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association's opening hours? The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–12:00, Sat. ### What are The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association'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 The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association take? The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 45 children at any one time. ### Does The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association 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 The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### What is the nearest station to The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association? Rhydyronen (Talyllyn Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Margaret Barnard Playgroup Association? You can call 01654710225 and visit margaretbarnardtrust.com. ## 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.