Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)

7 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BJ
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9.9 112 Reviews
  • Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre), Cardiff
Acorns House is located close to Cardiff City Centre in Park Grove. The nursery is made of three Victorian buildings, carefully renovated to provide a warm, light and airy environment where all children can learn, develop and grow.

Children have access to a range of facilities, including creative, messy construction, playrooms and peaceful cot rooms.

The nursery staff works to ensure each child has a fun, memorable time at the nursery. During their time, children can benefit from home-cooked meals within a glass roofed dining room, overlooking the garden area.

Staff offer children a wide range of play options, including sensory play, holistic and heuristic play, soft play, music and movement, role play, art and sand and water.

Now open from 7am to 6pm.

Term time contracts available.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Joanne Perkins (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 47

Total Places for Children

  • 147

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) Reviews (112)

9.9

Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) has 112 reviews.

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Review from H M (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Acorns house. At just eleven months old, our baby is always happy to go into nursery and he has really bonded with the staff, who know him so well already. It's clear how much care and attention he receives, and the thoughtful activities help him thrive. It's a real comfort
to know he is settled, loved and understood. The staff are professional yet warm, and their communication is fantastic. The nursery itself is always spotless and well organised. Creating a safe and welcoming space for children, we feel very lucky to have found this nursery and couldn't recommend it more highly.
Reply from Joanne Perkins, Nursery Manager at Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been the best decision for our child. We were so apprehensive before he started, and have been nothing but completely satisfied. They look after all his needs, playing, sleeping, feeding and offering comfort, but also take such a strong role in his development. It's more of a 'school'
led approach, and it's so fab to watch him learn and grow, but also see how pleased and loved the teachers see him and learning and love it. Do not hesitate to send your child here!
Reply from Joanne Perkins, Nursery Manager at Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has recently changed rooms, and the staff have been very good at communicating how she has settled in. She has settled very well and enjoyed lots of opportunities such as painting, playing outside and drawing. She enjoys her days at nursery and making new friends. The staff are very attentive
and kind. They are great at passing on information about her day.
Reply from Joanne Perkins, Nursery Manager at Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)
Thank you so much for taking time to write us a review. It means so much to the team.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have loved our time at Acorns House. Truly caring staff that we've gotten to know over our time there, a warm and nurturing environment, outdoor space and a nutritious menu. We've been at Acorns House since our daughter was 11 months old and she has grown into a kind and confident little girl in
the pre-school who happily walks up the steps into nursery at every drop off. We have loved the open afternoons for parents and grandparents, and our daughter really enjoyed their recent trip out to the theatre. They were very supportive with our potty training journey too. I don't know how we're going to find something similar when we move out of the area - Acorns House has set an incredibly high bar. We are going to miss the Acorns House team so, so much. I couldn't recommend highly enough.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is due to leave at the end of August to go to Reception. She has been at Acorns Park Grove since she was 9 months old and has loved every second! She has experienced and learnt so much during her time there, and been cared for by such friendly and approachable people. There is always a good
variety of activities to do, access to an amazing outdoor area and lots of resources. Sometimes we struggle to get her to leave at pick up! She has formed strong bonds with her group leaders, who I know she will really miss. Management have always been so accommodating of when we have needed to change our days.


We're so lucky that our daughter has been able to attend Acorns and I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for warm, fun and caring childcare.

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns park grove are the best! The girls are amazing! I was apprehensive when my son first started and they reassured me and talked through everything with me! The first few weeks of him starting I would ring to check in and they were so kind and talked through his morning/day with me. When my son
started he didn't talk much and I feel now he has come on so much, he doesn't stop talking and his confidence is through the roof and I feel like that's on the girls for helping him come out his shell and spend time with him! He has some many friends in there now and so nice to hear his stories. He's always the last to leave as he loves it so much!! Couldn't recommend enough. Thank you!!!
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care received the quantity and quality of activities and resources is amazing. The smaller groups and dedicated spaces really form close bonds between the children. There are a lot of skills our son has learned at nursery that have impressed his new school very much.
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Review from Mariana C (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Leaving my son in this nursery, it is leaving in peace of mind. I know my son will have a cuddle when sad, will be entertained and stimulated, will have fun and be happy. Everyone is kind and understanding. I know my requests will be fulfilled and my son is safe. I could not be happier with Acorns Park
Grove.
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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Acorns Park Grove. We feel confident that our child is happy & receiving the best care.
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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns have been an absolute brilliant nursery to both of my children. They always go above and beyond and absolutely everything is amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to everyone, they really are the best nursery.
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Review from Julie C (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson goes to acorns house,he do love to go ,they have wonderful staff,always very polite,and nothing is too much for them.He has come on so much with all the activities they do,and the interaction with other children.such a safe friendly environment I would highly recommend Acorns nursery
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Review from Dan M (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Acorns for two years. He is always happy to be there and has formed great relationships with staff and children. Acorns go above and beyond on a daily basis and I always feel he receives the best care. Acorns have become family and I would highly recommend to everyone.
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
acorns house is amazing, my son has thrived since being at park grove. The staff are knowledgable, approchable and pleasant.
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Review from Penny H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with our choice of Acorns House (city centre) nursery. They are very personable, ensure a review of our sons day at every collection, and are always transparent with any issues or accidents. The menu is varied and our child seems to enjoy as he usually eats everything. We are especially
happy with the story time and learning activities, as well as the crafts. We'd like to see the educational and outdoor learning continue and increase.
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Review from Yasmin D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with everything. The staff is very caring and my child loves coming to nursery. We are grateful for everything you do for them. Activities attention, being there for him when he is upset and simply looking after him.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Her start at nursery wasn't the easiest and the nursery were so supportive every day. They helped me transition back to work and made me feel confident that my daughter was well looked after. My daughter has so much fun every day and all the different activities are amazing for her learning. She has
had the best start in life at Acorns House. Every individual care worker is exceptional.
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Review from Maryam G (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We joined Acorns House 5 months ago, my daughter was warmly welcomed into the nursery. Even though she never had any experience with any other nursery in the UK, she adapted really well and did not take long to get used to the environment at Acorn. She likes her main care given and her peers/friends.
Even when we went back home to Kuwait during the holidays, she kept remembering and mentioning Acorns House and honestly, I felt that she was missing it. I would recommend Acorns to my friends/family who are looking for a nursery.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter and son both attend Acorns House and we think very highly of the staff at Acorns House. They are always approachable, understanding and kind. We chose Acorns House due to their high-quality policies and procedures that put the well-being of the children's safety at the care of everything
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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Members of staff have always been welcoming and meet my child's needs. My daughter is very happy being dropped off and when being picked up. Overall beautiful nursery.
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Review from Civia H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased that our son can be at Acorns House. The staff are very friendly and look after our son very well. The most important thing is the staff always provide precious feedback for us. Especially our son who requires additional care.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.947)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10 for Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.947 for Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is calculated as follows: ( (432 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 455 Ratings = 4.947
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 147 number of registered child places is 29.4, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Joanne

Joanne Perkins

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1999

I started working for Acorns nurseries in 1999 as a Nursery Nurse, progressing to an Assistant Manager then a Nursery Manager.


I have managed Acorns St Mellons, Acorns Oakfield Street and Acorns House since September 2022.


I love being a hands on manager interacting with staff and children, I love art and crafts, seeing what wonderful masterpieces the children can create!

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) accepts?

Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) Open?

Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) have capacity for?

Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) has capacity for a total of 147 Children.

How far is Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) to the centre of Cardiff?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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