Acorns Oakfield Street

Cardiff, CF24 3RD
mid-range
AI Summary

Acorns Oakfield Street in Roath (CF24 3RD) is a nurturing nursery where children’s interests shape activities, with a strong focus on happy, confident children and close staff relationships.

πŸ’‘If your child does best when they can choose activities and follow their interests, this setting’s child-led approach is likely to be a strong match.
Good confidence(62%)
πŸ’°Monthly Cost
Contact
πŸ“…Availability
Possible
~9 month wait
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Parents Say
Very positive
From inspection
βœ…Inspection
Excellent
Nov 2023

πŸ“ŠHow This Compares

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What you'll actually pay each month

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Cardiff average
Β£1,692 – Β£1,978
per month

Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible
✨AI estimated
Strong parent feedback and a positive inspection narrative suggest steady demand, so spaces may be competitive without clear indicators of immediate availability.
⏳ Typical wait: 9 months
Demand by age group✨AI estimated

Based on UK staffing ratios, nursery size, and local demand patterns

Baby
0-2 yrs
High demand
1:3 ratio
Toddler
2-3 yrs
Moderate
1:4 ratio
Pre-school
3-4 yrs
Available
1:8 ratio

Baby places typically fill first due to tighter staffing ratios, with pressure easing as children move into older rooms and funded-age places become easier to accommodate.

✨AI Synthesised
What parents consistently praise
  • Children are very happy and settled
  • Warm, nurturing staff and close child-staff bonds
  • Child-led play that reflects children’s interests
  • Good support for independence and self-help skills
  • Professional team with appropriate qualifications
Often suits
  • β€’ Parents who value a nurturing, child-led approach
  • β€’ Children who thrive with strong key-person relationships and social bonding
  • β€’ Families prioritising independence and confidence-building
May be less suited for
  • β€’ Parents seeking a strongly structured, formal school-readiness programme as the main focus

πŸ“† Last inspected 17 November 2023

✨Our interpretation

The inspection narrative points to children feeling secure, listened to, and highly engaged in play and learning. Expect a setting where staff know children well, support friendships, and encourage independence through everyday routines. The overall tone suggests confident practice and a well-organised team.

😊 Well-being
Excellent
🌱 Care & Development
Excellent
🏠 Environment
Excellent
πŸ‘” Leadership
Excellent
πŸ“„ View full Care Inspectorate Wales report
✨AI-generatedfrom public information

Acorns Oakfield Street is a nursery in Roath, Cardiff (CF24 3RD) with an emphasis on a nurturing environment and child-led learning. Children are described as extremely happy, forming close bonds with peers and staff, and having many opportunities for exciting play and learning. The setting also supports independence through routines and practical skill-building.

Acorns Nursery
Cardiff, CF24 3RD
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ℹ️About this data

πŸ“† Last updated 9 Feb 2026

Good confidence(62%)

Data from Care Inspectorate Wales, parent experiences.

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