St Mellons Hyb Flying Start

Cardiff, CF3 0EF20 places
mid-range
AI Summary

A small Flying Start playgroup setting in St Mellons (CF3 0EF) focused on play-based learning, with children described as happy and staff noted for warm, caring relationships.

πŸ’‘Because this is Flying Start provision with set session times, it’s best suited to families who can align work/childcare around morning/afternoon sessions rather than needing full-day cover.
Moderate confidence(45%)
πŸ’°Monthly Cost
Contact
πŸ“…Availability
Possible
~6 month wait
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Parents Say
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From inspection
βœ…Inspection
Adequate
Not inspected

πŸ“ŠHow This Compares

πŸ’° CostNo data
πŸ“… AvailabilityPossible
βœ… RatingNo data

What you'll actually pay each month

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Cardiff average
Β£1,419 – Β£1,702
per month

Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible
✨AI estimated
With a small capacity (20 places) and no clear signals of spare places, availability is likely to be average for the area and may vary by age band and session.
⏳ Typical wait: 6 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

Places for younger children typically fill first due to tighter staffing ratios, while pre-school places are generally easier to accommodate.

✨AI Synthesised
What parents consistently praise
  • Children appear happy and settled
  • Warm, affectionate interactions from staff
  • Positive relationships between children and staff
  • Play-based learning with independent and collaborative play
  • Generally age-appropriate behaviour and social interaction
Often suits
  • β€’ Families eligible for Flying Start provision
  • β€’ Parents seeking a play-based early years setting in St Mellons (CF3 0EF)
  • β€’ Children who benefit from warm, relationship-led care
May be less suited for
  • β€’ Parents needing full-day, year-round childcare wraparound

πŸ“† Last inspected date unknown

✨Our interpretation

The setting presents as nurturing and child-centred, with staff showing warmth and actively supporting children’s play. Children are described as happy, engaged, and able to build positive relationships, which usually supports confidence and day-to-day settling. Overall, the emphasis appears to be on learning through play and supportive interactions.

😊 Well-being
Adequate
🏠 Environment
Adequate
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✨AI-generatedfrom public information

St Mellons Hyb Flying Start is a small early years setting in Cardiff (CF3 0EF) with up to 20 places. The setting is described as play-based, with children learning through independent and group play. Staff are noted for kindness and warm interactions that help children feel secure and build relationships.

Cardiff County Council
Cardiff, CF3 0EF
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⏰Opening Hours

Mon09:00:00 – 15:00:00
Tue09:00:00 – 15:00:00
Wed09:00:00 – 15:00:00
Thu09:00:00 – 15:00:00
Fri09:00:00 – 15:00:00

ℹ️About this data

πŸ“† Last updated 9 Feb 2026

Moderate confidence(45%)

Data from Care Inspectorate Wales, parent experiences.

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