# Twinkle Star Moorland

Twinkle Star Moorland is a sessional pre-school at Moorland Primary School, Moorland Road, Cardiff, CF24 2LJ, in Splott, Cardiff. It is registered for 40 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 Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Excellent and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-star-moorland-sin00014491nsnp  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Moorland Primary School, Moorland Road, Cardiff, CF24 2LJ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cardiff-council-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00014491-NSNP

## 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-00014491-NSNP). 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: 40 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 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1721434)
- 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)
- 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: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Moorland Primary School, Moorland Road, Cardiff, CF24 2LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.480054,-3.145631

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moorland Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Splott Football Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Maltings Park, 0.4 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 Cardiff there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tea Timers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tea-timers-sin00010952gyvb) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:30–12:15 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Glan Morfa](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-ysgol-glan-morfa-sin00011305ttks) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tremorfa Wrap Around and Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tremorfa-wrap-around-and-flying-start-sin00014959jcch) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 11:30–15:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ocean Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ocean-day-care-nursery-sin00007573) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels Flying Start Adamsdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-flying-start-adamsdown-sin00009734mlrv) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Angels Flying Start - Happy Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-flying-start-happy-days-sin00008431glmx) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Twinkle Star Moorland's opening hours?

Twinkle Star Moorland opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Twinkle Star Moorland open all year?

No. Twinkle Star Moorland is open term time only.

### What are Twinkle Star Moorland's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Twinkle Star Moorland'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 Twinkle Star Moorland take?

Twinkle Star Moorland is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 40 children at any one time.

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

### Who runs Twinkle Star Moorland?

Twinkle Star Moorland is run by Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Twinkle Star Moorland?

Cardiff Queen Street is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 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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