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 Aimee W (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! I decided to take my child out of a different nursery she'd been attending for 2 years because she'd created a better bond with the staff and children after just a few months of 'flying start' here. I think that just goes to show the effort staff go to making all the children feel
loved and welcome.
Managers are always helpful via message or phone if you need to speak to them. Staff are friendly at the door for pick ups and drops offs and it's clear to see how much they care for all the children.
Frequently post on the app all the different activities they're getting up to with updates on what they've eaten etc.
Overall, I think they deserve a lot more praise and recognition. Brilliant little setting.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your wonderful review and comments, it is really appreciated.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started in the summer holidays before her first time in school! She was greeted by member of staff with such a warm welcome and friendliness it made me feel at ease straight away! The updates on the app and photos was amazing to see what she had been doing and all the help and understanding
with her potty training! Fantastic nursery and as a nursery nurse myself in a different setting I could see how well run it all was and how well the staff were with the children.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thanks for your wonderful review and comments, it is really appreciated!
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Review from Lorna D (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little one has started with a flying start, she is doing amazing and the staff are excellent. Couldn't ask for a better team to be around my daughter. The children thrive in this surrounding and would recommend this service to anyone.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments and wonderful review!
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Review from Keally R (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All four of my children have attended and they absolutely love it. They developed and came on so much after being at the setting and the staff are brilliant. Any problems or questions, they are there to help or answer you straight away.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments and wonderful review!
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff at the setting. Nothing is too much trouble for them! My daughter absolutely loves going there because of all the fun things they do eg: messy play, playing in the garden, sensory room, singing - the list is endless.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments and wonderful review!
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Review from Donna K (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
No concerns apart from missing clothing at times. Also getting wet, I think children should have long-sleeved aprons on whilst playing with water or with painting and more information on what they doing on a daily basis, just to know what the children are doing.
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Review from Alex T (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery that allows freedom, promotes independence and lots of fun.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your really positive review and comments, much appreciated!
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Review from Shannon W (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl absolutely loves Little Inspirations. I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. The staff are all so loving and friendly; she’s come on fantastic since being there, especially with her speech!
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your lovely comments and wonderful review; we appreciate it!
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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter came to this setting and her speech and confidence have really come along very well, she was really excited to come here. The staff are very friendly they always have time for the children and they are fantastic all the children enjoy going here and my daughter is always coming home happy.
I would highly recommend Little Inspirations to anyone.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your positive comments and review; we really appreciate it!
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to Penywaun Nursery - Little Inspirations in the holidays. All staff are fabulous, caring and will help in any way they can, I highly recommend. My daughter has learnt so much since she was there. Snacks are brilliant and healthy. Water and milk provided when ever she wants
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Review from Natasha R (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing setting, all the staff are absolutely brilliant with my child. I am absolutely grateful for all the work they have done with him and the help they have provided to get my child where he is today.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you so much for your review and wonderful comments.
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Review from Kelcie P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and polite, they always have a smile on their face when I go take my youngest and when I pick her back up. My daughter has only recently started and she's already settled in really well.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible nursery for children of all ages within the age groups they cater for. Every day a wide range of stimulating exciting activities catered for all ages and stages of development. My child’s holistic needs have been met to the highest of standards always. The nursery provides a warm comfortable,
home from home environment which meant my child settled in very quickly and now asks daily to go to the nursery to see the staff. The nursery provides a wide range of healthy snacks and drinks for the children throughout the day. The staff always keep the parent/staff app updated so you get to see pictures and updates of your child throughout the day, this allows you to feel confident in knowing your child is in a fun stimulating environment and that they are cared for at the highest standard. I could not be happier with the care provided by every staff member for my child. The nursery has an incredible range of facilities for the children to use. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for this wonderful review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Corinne J (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter really looks forward to going into nursery. Since attending her confidence and speech has grown in leaps and bounds. The staff are very friendly and keep regular contact with parents using the Famly app or a phone call. I had a discussion with my daughter's key worker around potty training
and this was implemented straight away and all staff have supported this which has been fantastic. Staff have worked really hard during the covid pandemic to ensure the safety of children by keeping the nursery clean and encouraging the children to wash their hands.
Reply from Neil Blockley, Commercial Director at Little Inspirations - Penywaun Thank you for your positive comments and review, it is much appreciated!
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Review from Rhiannon D (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant setting. My boy is happy enough to go every day, he’s eager to get through the doors. The staff treats all the children like they would they’re own and are always happy to help with any questions I have. Can’t thank any of them enough for the way they look after my boy.
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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff within the setting are amazing with all ages of children. My kids always come home happy and with lots of things to talk about. They always have fun and enjoyable things to do within the classes/groups. My son's speech has come along way since attending.
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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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