Little Inspirations - Penywaun

Penywaun Primary School, Coedglas, Penywaun, Aberdare CF44 9DR
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  • Little Inspirations - Penywaun, Aberdare
Penywaun Nursery - Little Inspirations offers excellent education and childcare within a purpose-built, open-plan setting with a large garden and outside play area. The nursery is registered to care for children from the age of 1 year old.

The large playroom provides children with exciting opportunities to both play and learn. The room is divided into different areas, such as language, construction, free play and messy play.

The friendly and nurturing staff have a wealth of experience and are fully dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in all areas of development.

School collections from Aberdare Park Primary and Penywaun Primary School available every day lunch time and after school.
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Funding & Fees

£60- Long day 8am-6pm
£58- Full day 8am-5pm
£53.50- Short day 8am-4pm
£40 Half Day 8am-1pm / 1pm-6pm
£42.50 School Day 9am-3pm
£43.50 Holiday Scheme

Flying Start , Childcare Offer and Education funding accepted.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Toland (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking outside school gates

Little Inspirations - Penywaun Reviews (36)

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Little Inspirations - Penywaun has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Inspirations - Penywaun has 36 reviews.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy went to this nursery when he was 2 and now my little girl attends and she loves it there. The staff there are amazing really friendly and always there when you need a chat to them. They always put lour children first. They have helped my little one develop from being a really quiet shy
little girl to the most amazing funny confident little girl.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your wonderful comments and review, much appreciated!
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Review from Demi R (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are so lovely. Such a pleasant environment for my daughter to learn in. She is Always happy, and learning new things.
The nursery has all the enhanced areas for your children to learn. Always new things put out each week for the children to be creative and learn
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your comments and positive review, much appreciated!
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son had to start creche under 2 years of age due to a death of a grandparent who used to look after him. In the face of this, my son was very unsettled going to Creche as the environment was new to him. They have worked with my son relentlessly to get him to where he is now. He loves school and has
2 fav members of staff. Jo is absolutely amazing with my son and Mandy.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your comments and review, much appreciated!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely amazing very attentive to not just my little one but myself,they've helped my child flourish and given me the confidence to trust others with my little one.Always have a listening ear and take their time with hand overs they explain in great detail what the children have done
throughout the day and are very attentive with every single need.I couldn't recommend this nursery enough
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your amazing comments and review, much appreciated!
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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy goes to this school and all of the staff are absolutely amazing, they are kind, helpful and always inform me off how my child is doing inside the school, my sons learning and speaking has come along so well since going here, he absolutely loves it, I can't thank the staff enough for what
they do!
Reply from Hannah Toland, Nursery Manager at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for such wonderful comments, we really appreciate it.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always make sure that everything is understood, they explain things thoroughly. Helped my child settle in really well. It is a big relief knowing that my child is always well cared for. My child has also become a lot more confident since starting nursery and has been trying lots of new foods with
encouragement from staff members.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your wonderful comments and review, much appreciated!
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Review from Narrissa L (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery my daughter absolutely loves going there, the staff are so great with the kids and they have loads of activities and Welsh activities for the children also. I was scared my daughter was going to cry all the time she was in there but they send me pictures of her playing and offer to call
me if she doesn't settle. So glad I chose this nursery.
Reply from HANNAH TOLAND, Nursery Manager at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you Narrissa for such lovely comments we really appreciate it.
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Review from Beth W (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absoulety brilliant nursery, i have never had nothing to bad to say the nursery, help brought the confidence out of my son and he loves coming to nursery, now and his speech has come got a lot better since january.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments and wonderful review, much appreciated!
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Review from Nia M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff members are outstanding, my son has came on loads whilst being in the setting, he's picked up so many few words and is much calmer. Lovely setting very inviting inside and great outdoor garden area.
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Review from Rebecca J (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcoming, always made such a lovely fuss, always in contact if we needed to chat about anything. My child loved it here. All very friendly. Loads to do for the children, very clean. Overall brilliant setting
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your wonderful review and comments, much appreciated!
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Review from Heather T (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely friendly environment where my daughter felt safe and happy. She was always excited to attend, and regularly asks when she can go back. We will definitely be using the holiday club service again this summer.
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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff , Wonderful setting and my child thrives and loves coming to little inspirations . Staff are wonderful and always supportive .
Thank you for everything you do to stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children.
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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and supportive staff, we had good communication in between, and my child benefited for a smooth transition, which I think is so important at that age, the staff have been very responsive to our needs.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab setting my daughter settled really quick with the staff considering she have never been away from me. Always doing new activities with her. She always comes out smiling. Lovely bunch of girls. My son also come here
Reply from HANNAH TOLAND, Nursery Manager at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated.
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Review from Angharad B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here in January and they have been nothing but amazing with him, each day he comes home and tells me something new he has learnt, he's coming on leaps and bonds and the staff can't do enough for him
Reply from HANNAH TOLAND, Nursery Manager at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you very much for your wonderful comments :)
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Review from Tyler J (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only been attending this nursery since January, and at first she was unsettled (which is perfectly normal), but fast forward to now she loves it, still shy, but walks in on her own - which makes me so happy. The girls on the door are always chatty and friendly and will listen and help
in any way they can.
I couldn't thank the manager and the staff enough for helping me settle my little girl in the Nursery. They always make me feel reassured and confident that I've picked the right nursery for my little girl. She comes home with numerous pictures and drawings, which is always so nice to see what she gets up to & I would recommend this Nursery to anyone.
Reply from HANNAH TOLAND, Nursery Manager at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you so much for your lovely comments :)
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great environment
Makes your feel welcome
My daughter loves it there
Clean and tidy
Always uploads pictures of the children doing activities which I think it's great to see your child/children enjoying there day
Reply from HANNAH TOLAND, Nursery Manager at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you so much for your wonderful comments :)
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Review from V J (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My almost six-year-old has attended the setting during school holidays. He loves attending and always comes out with a smile on his face. Most recently he came home telling me all about Diwali and the Festival of Light which he was thrilled to have found out about whilst there!
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments and review! Much appreciated.
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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery setting! My little boy is currently in during the 6 weeks holiday as he left to start school and he loves it. All of the staff are amazing I can't thank them enough. The communication is brilliant and they make sure the children are safe, happy and healthy. I love my son being
a part of this nursery and feel confident to send him here as I know the girls are absolutely amazing with all of the children. Massive thank you to the manager and another staff member as they are running an amazing nursery! I will always recommend to everyone!
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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't honestly put into words how happy I've always been with Little Inspirations Penywaun. Every member of staff is kind, considerate, caring and supportive. The communication is 10/10 and the best I've ever received from any educational setting.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Little Inspirations - Penywaun is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.973 for Little Inspirations - Penywaun is calculated as follows: ( (252 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 259 Ratings = 4.973
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Inspirations - Penywaun is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Inspirations - Penywaun

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Inspirations - Penywaun accepts?

Little Inspirations - Penywaun accepts Children aged from 1 year 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Inspirations - Penywaun Open?

Little Inspirations - Penywaun is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Inspirations - Penywaun have capacity for?

Little Inspirations - Penywaun has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Little Inspirations - Penywaun to the centre of Aberdare?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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