# Westend Playgroup

Westend Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Westend Playgroup, St Francis Millenium Centre, Park Road, Barry, CF62 6NX, in The Knap, Vale of Glamorgan. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:00–12:55, Mon–Fri. 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/westend-playgroup-sin00003385  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Westend Playgroup, St Francis Millenium Centre, Park Road, Barry, CF62 6NX
- Opening hours: 09:00–12:55, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Website: https://www.westendplaygroup.co.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00003385

## 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-00003385). 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 23 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/966611)
- 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)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–12:55

## Getting there

Address: Westend Playgroup, St Francis Millenium Centre, Park Road, Barry, CF62 6NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.396730,-3.295286

- Station: Barry, 0.4 miles
- Station: Barry Island, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Porthkerry Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Romilly Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Knap Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Parade, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Romily playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Vale of Glamorgan there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Les Tous Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-tous-childcare-sin00011321qvgl) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–17:45 | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Aubin Romilly Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aubin-romilly-park-day-nursery-sin00003211) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Nifty Kids Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nifty-kids-playgroup-sin00003153) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Cardiff and Vale College Nursery (Barry)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cardiff-and-vale-college-nursery-barry-sin00003961) | CIW ratings |  | 07:45–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [LearnAbout Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learnabout-childcare-limited-sin00013062mxrc) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–19:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Roseland Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roseland-childcare-sin00010909nqph) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Westend Playgroup's opening hours?

Westend Playgroup opens 09:00–12:55, Mon–Fri.

### What are Westend Playgroup's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Westend Playgroup'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 Westend Playgroup take?

Westend Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 28 children at any one time.

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

### What is the nearest station to Westend Playgroup?

Barry is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Westend Playgroup?

You can visit www.westendplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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