# The Pontygof Playhouse

The Pontygof Playhouse is a full-day nursery at Bridgend Hotel, Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5AZ, in Pont-y-Gôf, Blaenau Gwent. It is registered for 83 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pontygof-playhouse-sin00012352jklf  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bridgend Hotel, Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5AZ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 83
- CIW service number: SIN-00012352-JKLF

## 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 Adequate 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-00012352-JKLF). 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: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- 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: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Bridgend Hotel, Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.783584,-3.206436

- Station: Ebbw Vale Town, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Blaenau Gwent there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tweenie Tots Playschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tweenie-tots-playschool-ltd-sin00007531) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ty Chwarae Glyncoed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ty-chwarae-glyncoed-sin00015218wghv) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Buds to Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buds-to-blossoms-day-nursery-sin00014817hyqv) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-puddleducks-day-nursery-sin00016397sqzf) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-sin00004150) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery Ebbw Fawr Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ebbw-fawr-ltd-sin00016186dlzq) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Pontygof Playhouse's opening hours?

The Pontygof Playhouse opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are The Pontygof Playhouse's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

The Pontygof Playhouse's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can The Pontygof Playhouse take?

The Pontygof Playhouse is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 83 children at any one time.

### Does The Pontygof Playhouse 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 Pontygof Playhouse: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists The Pontygof Playhouse: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to The Pontygof Playhouse?

Ebbw Vale Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 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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