# Twinkle Tots Twinkle Tots is a sessional pre-school at Twinkle Tots, Old Garnlydan Primary School, Commonwealth Road, Garnlydan, NP23 5ER, in Garnlydan, Blaenau Gwent. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:15–11:45, 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 Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-tots-sin00003960 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Twinkle Tots, Old Garnlydan Primary School, Commonwealth Road, Garnlydan, NP23 5ER - Opening hours: 09:15–11:45, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 28 - Run by: [Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/blaenau-gwent-county-borough-council-child-care-and-play-services) - CIW service number: SIN-00003960 ## 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-00003960). 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: 28 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 16 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/109474) - 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: 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: 09:15–11:45 - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Twinkle Tots, Old Garnlydan Primary School, Commonwealth Road, Garnlydan, NP23 5ER Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.805542,-3.209836 - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Buds to Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buds-to-blossoms-day-nursery-sin00014817hyqv) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-sin00006969) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-puddleducks-day-nursery-sin00016397sqzf) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Ty Chwarae Glyncoed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ty-chwarae-glyncoed-sin00015218wghv) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles | | [The Pontygof Playhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pontygof-playhouse-sin00012352jklf) | CIW ratings | | 08:00–18:00 | 1.5 miles | | [Brynmawr Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brynmawr-preschool-sin00012679vvkf) | CIW ratings | | 09:00–15:30 | 1.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Twinkle Tots's opening hours? Twinkle Tots opens 09:15–11:45, Mon–Fri. ### Is Twinkle Tots open all year? No. Twinkle Tots is open term time only. ### What are Twinkle Tots's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Twinkle Tots'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 Tots take? Twinkle Tots is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 28 children at any one time. ### Does Twinkle Tots 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 Tots: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Twinkle Tots: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Twinkle Tots? Twinkle Tots is run by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 3 nurseries. ## 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.