Nestlings' Nursery

Cardiff, CF10 3DA46 places
mid-range
AI Summary

Nestlings’ Nursery is a central Cardiff day nursery (CF10 3DA) offering full-day care with a play-and-independence focus in a setting where children are described as happy and secure.

💡With opening hours of 07:30–18:30 and meals/snacks included, it can suit families wanting a straightforward full-day package for a city-centre routine.
Good confidence(72%)
💰Monthly Cost
£1,496–£1,760
2% below local avg
📅Availability
Possible
~6 month wait
👨‍👩‍👧Parents Say
Very positive
From inspection
Inspection
Good
Sept 2023

📊How This Compares

💰 Cost-2% vs avg
📅 AvailabilityPossible
✅ RatingNo data

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery
£1,496£1,760
per month (full-time)
Cardiff average
£1,471£1,838
per month
💡 Pricing rates
£68/day£340/week£80/day£380/week£52/dayfee: £75

Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible
AI estimated
A central-city nursery with a mid-sized capacity (46 places) typically has steady demand, with availability varying by room and start date.
⏳ Typical wait: 6 months
Demand by age groupAI 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 are usually the tightest due to staffing ratios, while preschool places tend to ease as children move to school-linked provision and ratios increase.

AI Synthesised
What parents consistently praise
  • Children settle well and appear happy in the setting
  • Staff described as professional, qualified, and caring
  • Good range of play and learning experiences that build independence
  • Children feel safe and secure
  • Meals and snacks included, with an emphasis on healthy options
Often suits
  • Working parents needing full-day childcare in central Cardiff
  • Families who value a nurturing environment and independence-building play
  • Parents who want meals and snacks included as part of the day
May be less suited for
  • Families specifically seeking funded-hours-only childcare arrangements

📆 Last inspected 19 September 2023

Our interpretation

The inspection summary indicates children are settled, feel safe, and benefit from a broad mix of play-based learning that supports independence. Staff are described as professional and passionate, which typically translates into consistent routines and responsive care. For parents, this points to a setting focused on children’s wellbeing alongside day-to-day learning through play.

😊 Well-being
Good
🌱 Care & Development
Good
🏠 Environment
Good
👔 Leadership
Good
📄 View full Care Inspectorate Wales report
AI-generatedfrom public information

Nestlings’ Nursery is a day nursery in central Cardiff (CF10 3DA) with a stated maximum capacity of 46 places and typical opening hours of 07:30–18:30 Monday to Friday. Fees are publicly listed from £40 per half-day session and £68 per full day, with meals/snacks/milk included. The most recent inspection summary describes children as happy, safe, and developing independence through a range of play and learning experiences.

5 St. Andrews Crescent
Cardiff, CF10 3DA
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Opening Hours

Mon07:30:00 – 18:30:00
Tue07:30:00 – 18:30:00
Wed07:30:00 – 18:30:00
Thu07:30:00 – 18:30:00
Fri07:30:00 – 18:30:00

ℹ️About this data

📆 Last updated 9 Feb 2026

Good confidence(72%)

Data from Care Inspectorate Wales, parent experiences.

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