# Whitford Playgroup

Whitford Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Ysgol Y Llan, Whitford, Holywell, CH8 9AN, in Whitford, Flintshire. It is registered for 19 children. It opens 11:25–17:15, 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/whitford-playgroup-sin00010926mqkf  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ysgol Y Llan, Whitford, Holywell, CH8 9AN
- Opening hours: 11:25–17:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 01745560431
- CIW service number: SIN-00010926-MQKF

## 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-00010926-MQKF). 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: 19 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 15 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/654652)
- 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)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Charity (charitable incorporated organisation). 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: 11:25–17:15
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Ysgol Y Llan, Whitford, Holywell, CH8 9AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.302318,-3.293488

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Flintshire there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pen-y-ffordd and Fynnongroyw childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pen-y-ffordd-and-fynnongroyw-childcare-sin00012496vrfg) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–12:45 | 1.7 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Mornant](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-ysgol-mornant-sin00013495dpmt) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Carmel Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmel-preschool-playgroup-sin00011027cygh) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Trelawnyd Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trelawnyd-little-learners-sin00014453njyx) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 11:30–15:00 | 3.1 miles |
| [St. Winefride's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-winefrides-preschool-sin00011065jcqy) | CIW ratings |  | 08:15–15:15 | 3.3 miles |
| [Cylch Chwarae Treffynnon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-chwarae-treffynnon-sin00016050dltb) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–15:15 | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Whitford Playgroup opens 11:25–17:15, Mon–Fri.

### Is Whitford Playgroup open all year?

No. Whitford Playgroup is open term time only.

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

Whitford 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 Whitford Playgroup take?

Whitford Playgroup is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Does Whitford 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 Whitford Playgroup: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### How do I contact Whitford Playgroup?

You can call 01745560431.

## Sources

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

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