Nurseries and childcare in Gelligaer
We know of 15 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Gelligaer, 3 of them in Gelligaer itself. In Wales childcare is inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales, and funded nursery education by Estyn, so look a nursery up there before you visit.
Nurseries and childcare near Gelligaer, nearest first
- Busy Feet Gelligaer Day care preschool · 0.3 miles Gelligaer Community Centre , Hengoed, CF82 5
- Little Unicorns Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.2 miles Nyddfa Yard, Pengam, Blackwood, NP12 Call
- Cylch Meithrin Blodau Bach Preschool · 1.2 miles Pengam Library, Ivor St, Blackwood, NP12 Call
- Cearphilly Family Information Service Child care and day care · 1.6 miles Ty Dyffryn, Dyffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7TW Call
- Cylch Meithrin Nelson Preschool · 1.6 miles 21a Commercial St, Treharris, CF46 6NF 4 Call
- Cosy Corner Day Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles 23 Shingrig Rd, Nelson, CF46 6DY Call
- Startrite Nurseries Ltd Day care preschool · 1.7 miles 5 Ashgrove Terrace, Treharris, CF46 6LR 3 Call
- Mini Miners Club Day care preschool · 1.8 miles 7DY, 57 Commercial St, Hengoed, CF82 7DW 5 Call
- Ystrad Mynach Day Centre Child care and day care · 2.2 miles Caerphilly Rd, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7EP Call
- Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith Day care preschool · 2.2 miles Bryn Lane, Blackwood, NP12 Call
- Little Lambs Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.3 miles 21 Perrott St, Treharris, CF46 5ER Call
- Cylch Meithrin Penpedairheol - Public Preschool · 2.4 miles Cascade Centre Llwyn Onn, Blackwood, CF82 8BB Call
- Cylch Meithrin Treharris Preschool · 2.4 miles Treharris Boys & Girls Club, Forest Road, Treharris, CF46 Call
- Pixies Day Nursery Child care and day care · 2.4 miles Moriah House, Bedwellty Rd, Aber-bargoed, CF81 9BA Call
- Tip Toes Preschool · 2.8 miles Gelligroes Rd, Pontllanfraith, NP12 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest inspection. Search for the nursery on Care Inspectorate Wales; funded places are inspected by Estyn too.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
Who inspects nurseries in Wales?
Care Inspectorate Wales registers and inspects childcare, including nurseries and childminders, and Estyn inspects funded nursery education. Ofsted only covers England.
Can I get free childcare in Wales?
Wales has its own schemes, separate from England’s, such as the Childcare Offer for Wales for many working parents of three and four year olds. The Welsh Government’s website, gov.wales, has the details and how to apply.
How do I check a nursery’s inspection?
Search for it by name or postcode on careinspectorate.wales. Each report says how well the nursery cares for children and how it is run.
How many nurseries are there in Gelligaer?
We know of 15 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Gelligaer. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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