Nurseries and childcare in Nelson

We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nelson. In Wales childcare is inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales, and funded nursery education by Estyn, so look a nursery up there before you visit.

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Nurseries and childcare near Nelson, nearest first

Cylch Meithrin Nelson Preschool · 30m 21a Commercial St, Treharris, CF46 6NF 4 Call
Startrite Nurseries Ltd Day care preschool · 40m 5 Ashgrove Terrace, Treharris, CF46 6LR 3 Call
Cosy Corner Day Nursery Preschool · 0.2 miles 23 Shingrig Rd, Nelson, CF46 6DY Call
Little Lambs Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.3 miles 21 Perrott St, Treharris, CF46 5ER Call
Busy Feet Gelligaer Day care preschool · 1.4 miles Gelligaer Community Centre , Hengoed, CF82 5
Cylch Meithrin Treharris Preschool · 1.4 miles Treharris Boys & Girls Club, Forest Road, Treharris, CF46 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

Quakers Yard 2 Trelewis 2 Treharris 5 Gelligaer 3 Edwardsville 2 Abercynon 1

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 Nelson?

We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nelson. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.