Toadhall Montessori Nursery And Creche (Station Road)

Cardiff, CF14 2FF25 places

mid-range

AI Summary

A small Montessori nursery in Llandaff North (CF14 2FF) focused on happy, settled children, strong staff relationships, and independence-building play.

💡Because the setting is capped at 25 places, younger-age places are likely to be the most competitive—families often benefit from enquiring well ahead for under-3 start dates.

Good confidence(62%)

📊How This Compares

💰 Cost+7% vs avg

📅 AvailabilityPossible

✅ RatingNo data

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery

£1,606 – £1,650

per month (full-time)

Cardiff average

£1,355 – £1,675

per month

💡 Pricing rates

£13.50 per hour£38.60 half dayUnder 3’s - Per day: £75.00Over 3’s - Per day: £73.00

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Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible

✨AI estimated

With a small capacity (25 places) and no clear indication of current vacancies, availability is likely to be typical for a local nursery with some pressure at younger ages.

⏳ 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 under-2s are typically the tightest due to staffing ratios, pressure eases as children move into older rooms, and pre-school places are generally easier to accommodate.

✨AI Synthesised

What parents consistently praise

Children are very happy, settled and engaged
Strong staff-child bonds and individualised care
Lots of choice in activities that build independence
Children are encouraged to share ideas and communicate confidently

Areas some parents note

Some parents report dissatisfaction with their overall experience

Often suits

• Parents who value a Montessori-style approach and independence-building
• Children who thrive with warm, familiar staff relationships
• Families wanting a smaller setting

May be less suited for

• Parents who want a large nursery with multiple rooms and very high capacity

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📆 Last inspected 8 July 2022

✨Our interpretation

The inspection narrative points to children feeling secure and making strong progress, with staff who know them well and support independence. For parents, this usually translates into confident, settled children and a calm day-to-day experience. The emphasis on listening to children suggests a setting where children’s voices and preferences shape activities.

😊 Well-being

Excellent

🌱 Care & Development

Excellent

🏠 Environment

Excellent

👔 Leadership

Excellent

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✨AI-generatedfrom public information

Toadhall Montessori Nursery And Creche (Station Road) is a small nursery in Cardiff (CF14 2FF) with up to 25 places. The setting emphasises children’s independence, choice in activities, and close, nurturing relationships with staff. Children are encouraged to communicate confidently and share their ideas as part of daily nursery life.

50 Station Road

Cardiff, CF14 2FF

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