# Village Playgroup Garw Valley

Village Playgroup Garw Valley is a full-day nursery at Pontycymer Nursery School, Victoria Street Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8NN, in Pontycymer, Bridgend. It is registered for 16 children. It opens 09:15–14:45, 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/village-playgroup-garw-valley-sin00014266kkjv  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pontycymer Nursery School, Victoria Street Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8NN
- Opening hours: 09:15–14:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 16
- CIW service number: SIN-00014266-KKJV

## 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-00014266-KKJV). 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: 16 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 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1635932)
- 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)
- Early education: Delivers funded part-time early education. 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)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:15–14:45
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Pontycymer Nursery School, Victoria Street Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.615450,-3.585947

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Bridgend there are about 4.5 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 Ogmore Vale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-ogmore-vale-sin00014350qvmk) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [Flying Start Nantymoel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nantymoel-sin00014351cbwl) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.1 miles |
| [Flying Start Garth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-garth-sin00007599) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.6 miles |
| [Gwynfi Childcare Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gwynfi-childcare-club-sin00006020) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:50–15:00 | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Stars Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-daycare-sin00006274) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Wings Playgroup - Croeserw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-playgroup-croeserw-sin00007269) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–11:30 | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Village Playgroup Garw Valley's opening hours?

Village Playgroup Garw Valley opens 09:15–14:45, Mon–Fri.

### Is Village Playgroup Garw Valley open all year?

No. Village Playgroup Garw Valley is open term time only.

### What are Village Playgroup Garw Valley's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Village Playgroup Garw Valley'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 Village Playgroup Garw Valley take?

Village Playgroup Garw Valley is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Does Village Playgroup Garw Valley 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 Village Playgroup Garw Valley: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Village Playgroup Garw Valley: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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