Greenfields Nursery in Blackwood closed over rat infestation

A nursery at the centre of a police investigation was closed due to concerns over a rat infestation.

Greenfields Nursery, on Bridge Street in Blackwood, had its registration suspended on October 20 and was formally closed on November 3.

Care Inspectorate Wales has now confirmed that the closure followed concerns about a rat infestation at the nursery and the potential risk this posed to the children.

"We can now confirm that the suspension of Greenfields Nursery, Blackwood, on October 20, 2026, followed concerns about a rat infestation at the premises and the potential risk this posed to children," a Care Inspectorate Wales spokesperson said.

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"As confirmed previously, the provider asked for the registration to be cancelled, and it was cancelled on November 3, 2026.

"We are working with partner agencies as a matter of priority.

"Due to the ongoing police investigation, we are unable to share further detail at this time."

The nursery is subject to an ongoing police investigation, and residents have been warned that there will be an increased police presence in the area.

A 49-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "A Cardiff man, 49, and a woman from the Caerphilly area, 29, were arrested on suspicion of child neglect; both were later released on conditional bail.

"Officers will be conducting enquiries at the nursery so residents will see an increased police presence in the area".

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Detective Inspector Gavin Wilkes of Gwent Police said: "We understand that allegations of this nature are upsetting and working with partner agencies, we are conducting a thorough investigation.

"We are aware of social media posts circulating and while we understand the public interest in this case, we urge people not to speculate or post anything online that could impact the investigation.

"If you have any information that you think might help our investigation, please come forward to report to us directly."

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Gwent Police on 101, online or by sending a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2600359497.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.