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    Childcare in Caerdydd

    Compare 56 nurseries in Caerdydd. See Care Inspectorate Wales ratings, real costs, and availability.

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    56
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    ~£1,495
    Avg monthly cost
    Range: £979 – £1,925/month
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    Care Inspectorate Wales

    Nurseries in Caerdydd

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    Woodville Road Nursery

    Cardiff, CF2440 places

    Woodville Road Nursery in Cardiff is a 40-place setting where children are described as happy, settled, and encouraged to make choices across a wide range of activities.

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    The Green Giraffe Day Nursery- The Parade

    Cardiff, CF2456 places

    A Montessori-style nursery on The Parade in Roath/Cardiff (CF24 3AB) for babies through to pre-school age, offering long weekday hours in a carefully designed, homely learning environment.

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    £1,782–£1,804
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    Noahs Ark Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1459 places

    A mid-sized Llanishen nursery where children are reported to be settled and happy with warm staff relationships, with some limits noted around children’s free-choice opportunities.

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    £1,290–£1,550
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    The Green Giraffe Day Nursery - Cardiff Bay

    Cardiff, CF1190 places

    A Montessori-positioned nursery in Cardiff Bay (CF11 0SR) with a modern, refurbished environment and a strong focus on children feeling safe, happy, and independent.

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    £1,056–£1,804
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    Plantos Day Nursery

    Cardiff, CF374 places

    Plantos Day Nursery is a 74-place nursery in Old St Mellons, Cardiff (CF3 5XA), offering long opening hours plus holiday club and wrap-around care for local schools.

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    £1,100–£1,628
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    Sunflower Day Nursery

    Cardiff, CF2450 places

    A city-centre, full-day nursery in Brunel House on Fitzalan Road offering care from birth to 8 years with long opening hours and a 50-child capacity.

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    £1,716–£1,760
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    Acorns House, Park Grove

    Cardiff, CF10147 places

    A large day nursery near Cardiff city centre, set across three renovated Victorian houses with spacious gardens, an outdoor classroom and an art studio, offering care from 6 weeks to 5 years.

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    £1,650–£2,200
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    The Green Giraffe Day Nursery - Pontcanna

    Cardiff, CF1196 places

    Montessori-inspired day nursery and preschool in Pontcanna (Cathedral Road) offering full-day care nearly year-round with a strong emphasis on nurturing staff and outdoor play.

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    £1,793–£1,848
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    The Green Giraffe Day Nursery- Radnor Road

    Cardiff, CF521 places

    A small, homely nursery in Pontcanna/Canton near Radnor Primary School, known for a Montessori-led approach, organic food, and a calm environment where children settle quickly and build independence.

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    £1,782–£1,936
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    Ladybirds Day Nursery Limited

    Cardiff, CF5120 places

    Ladybirds Day Nursery Limited in Cardiff (CF5 2SH) is a larger day nursery (up to 120 places) offering 07:30–18:00 care with a clear learning-through-play focus and a settled, secure atmosphere for children.

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    £660–£1,100
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    Rhiwbina Baptist Church Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1430 places

    A Cardiff (CF14 6HL) nursery with a strong emphasis on children’s well-being, close staff-child bonds, and building independence and confidence.

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    £422–£704
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    Blossom Tree Nursery

    Cardiff, CF14

    Blossom Tree Nursery in Rhiwbina (CF14 4SY) is a small, homely setting offering care from around 6 weeks to 6 years, with an after-school club option for older children at a separate venue.

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    £1,254–£1,870
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    Blue Door Nursery

    Cardiff, CF14

    Blue Door Nursery is a day nursery on Allensbank Road in Heath, Cardiff, where children are described as happy and supported to make choices in their day.

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    £1,320–£1,870
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    Miri Mawr Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1436 places

    Miri Mawr Nursery in Llandaff North, Cardiff (CF14 2JH) is a 36-place setting with good inspection judgements across wellbeing, learning, environment and leadership.

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    Teddy Bear Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1460 places

    Teddy Bear Nursery (CF14 4XW, Cardiff) is a 60-place nursery near the University Hospital of Wales, noted for children feeling safe, happy and supported to learn through high-quality play.

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    £1,511–£1,936
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    Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Glan Morfa

    Cardiff, CF2416 places

    A small, term-time, sessional Cylch Meithrin at Ysgol Glan Morfa with a positive inspection narrative focused on children’s wellbeing, choice and independence.

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    Nestlings' Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1046 places

    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.

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    £1,496–£1,760
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    Button's and Bow's Day Nursery Ltd

    Cardiff, CF5

    Button's and Bow's Day Nursery Ltd in Caerau, Cardiff (CF5 5AL) is a 48-place nursery for ages 2–5, known for flexible session options and a child-led, confidence-building approach.

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    Little Haven Nursery

    Cardiff, CF536 places

    Little Haven Nursery in the Cardiff CF5 area is a 36-place setting offering full-day childcare with meals/snacks included and a focus on children feeling confident and settled.

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    £1,760–£1,804
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    Royal Day Care

    Cardiff, CF1440 places

    Royal Day Care in Llanishen (CF14 5GH) is a 40-place nursery offering long weekday opening hours, with an emphasis on children feeling confident, heard, and supported in their choices.

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    £1,512
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    Lighthouse Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1424 places

    Lighthouse Nursery in Thornhill (CF14 9GA) is a small, term-time, sessional nursery offering a warm, play-based environment with strong staff-child relationships and regular outdoor learning.

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    Sprouts Arabic Montessori Nursery

    Cardiff, CF1014 places

    Sprouts Arabic Montessori Nursery is a small nursery in Butetown (CF10 5JA) offering an Arabic-immersion, Montessori-style early years experience with weekday full-day sessions.

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    £1,540
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    Ninian Nursery (Roath Park)

    Cardiff, CF2344 places

    Ninian Nursery (Roath Park) is a 44-place nursery on Ninian Road in Roath, Cardiff, offering published full-day and session fees with an all-inclusive approach to daily essentials.

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    £1,672–£1,738
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    Rainbow Creche

    Cardiff, CF520 places

    Rainbow Creche is a small childcare setting in Ely, Cardiff (CF5 4HB) with up to 20 places and an emphasis on giving children opportunities to make choices and decisions.

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    Finding the right nursery in Caerdydd

    Check inspection ratings

    All nurseries are inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales. Look for “Good” or “Outstanding” ratings as a starting point.

    Understand the costs

    Average monthly cost in Caerdydd is around £1,495. Factor in funded hours to reduce costs.

    Book visits early

    Popular nurseries often have waiting lists. Start looking 6-12 months before you need a place.

    Common questions

    How much does childcare cost in Caerdydd?

    Average monthly cost is around £1,495, ranging from £979 to £1,925.

    What funded hours am I entitled to?

    Most 3-4 year olds get 15-30 free hours per week. Some 2 year olds also qualify.

    How do I check a nursery's rating?

    Each nursery card shows their Care Inspectorate Wales rating. Click through for detailed inspection reports.

    Can I contribute information?

    Yes! Share prices or leave reviews on nursery pages to help other parents in Caerdydd.

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