In 2008, the only children's nursery in Rhayader closed due to the building being unsuitable for purpose. This was a private nursery which was unable to afford the essential repairs. 

 Rhayader and District Community Support (RDCS) was approached by young local mothers and the nursery staff to see if the organisation could take over the running of the nursery; however, investigation proved this was not a viable option. 

RDCS was then funded by Powys County Council to conduct a feasibility study to investigate the need for a nursery and to look for suitable sites. 

 Having identified the significant need for a nursery and with support from both the local community and Powys County Council's Children & Young People's Partnership (who had also identified a gap in essential childcare within Rhayader), RDCS then successfully secured Big Lottery funding in February 2012 to create a purpose-built nursery to be erected within Rhayader Primary School grounds.

Our nursery has provided local jobs and opportunities for volunteers (suitably trained and DBS checked) to assist in the nursery. It has provided vital early-years childcare. Rhayader was without childcare for four years, which caused severe hardship for many local families whose nearest nursery facilities were a minimum of seven miles away in Llandrindod Wells, Newbridge or Newtown. Having a local nursery has enabled families to use local facilities and give their children roots in their local community.

Rhayader Community Nursery (registered with CIW) is a full-service child care/development facility that cares for 19 children from the age of 6 months to 8 years old, located in the grounds of Rhayader Primary School. We are now into our 12th year of business. 

 Our opening times are between 8 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday. 

 Rhayader Community Nursery is primarily an English-based setting, which is committed to offering a safe, secure play environment in which children can develop to their full potential and be valued as individuals. It is the purpose of the nursery to support the infrastructure of the community, and as part of our service, staff are able to take or collect children from both the Welsh (Cylch) and English (Rhayader Under 5’s) playgroups. Both these settings are located within walking distance and on the same school grounds. Our mission is to provide a service that is truly socially inclusive and accessible to all. 

 The Nursery Managers and staff are fully up to date with the care standards as detailed in the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), who conduct annual inspections of care settings. With highly trained staff, innovative delivery approaches and a large play space, Rhayader Community Nursery is cutting-edge in terms of child development.