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The nursery is large and spacious allowing the team to be flexible and accommodate the parents' needs. Each area has large windows letting in lots of natural light and is...
Darling Buds Nursery is in a great location. It is in the heart of Cardiff Bay, and has access to buses and a train station. It is a short walk to the city centre, and the the A4232 is nearby.
The nursery is large and spacious allowing the team to be flexible and accommodate the parents' needs. Each area has large windows letting in lots of natural light and is furnished to a high standard.
The four age-specific rooms within the nursery cater for children from six weeks to five years of age and a room for the afterschool/holiday club for children 5+
The nursery offers flexible wrap-around day care as well as breakfast and afterschool clubs - ideal for busy working parents.
The team are all highly qualified to deliver a quality standard of care, learning and development which shows as the children are so happy.
Parents are welcome to visit the nursery and meet the team, with new admissions invited to spend some time in a group environment and get to know the staff that take care of the children
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Cherie Salley
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Potter and Michelle Rayment (Managers)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 28
Total Places for Children
- 105
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Also provided: Please Enquire For More Detailed Information.
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:45-18:00
- Tuesday07:45-18:00
- Wednesday07:45-18:00
- Thursday07:45-18:00
- Friday07:45-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£949/ month(£73 / day)
We are pleased to offer a 10% sibling discount.
We are pleased to offer a 10% sibling discount.
We also provide morning / afternoon sessions, plus wrap-around with drop-off and collection from local schools.
Please enquire for more information on the above information. We will be happy to assist.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£316
3 days per week
£949
5 days per week
£1,517
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:45am to 6:00pm (10.3 hours)
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Please enquire for more detailed information., Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Darling Buds Nursery Reviews (71)
Darling Buds Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darling Buds Nursery has 71 reviews.
Both children look forward to going...
Both children look forward to going which is great.
Really happy with Darling Buds Nursery. My little one has settled in so well and genuinely loves going in, which is such a relief as a parent. The staff are really lovely, caring and always make the effort to keep us updated on how their day has been. They do lots of fun activities and you can tell...
Really happy with Darling Buds Nursery. My little one has settled in so well and genuinely loves going in, which is such a relief as a parent. The staff are really lovely, caring and always make the effort to keep us updated on how their day has been. They do lots of fun activities and you can tell they really care about the children. Would definitely recommend Darling Buds to other parents!
After school/holiday club at Darling Buds is fantastic! Lauren and team take the kids on so many trips and activities, I'm always excited to hear what my daughter's been up to every day! I can't comment on some aspects of the nursery as we're primarily wrap around care however, I can confidently...
After school/holiday club at Darling Buds is fantastic! Lauren and team take the kids on so many trips and activities, I'm always excited to hear what my daughter's been up to every day! I can't comment on some aspects of the nursery as we're primarily wrap around care however, I can confidently say she is extremely well cared for and the range of activities she participates in are brilliant and bring her a lot of joy.
I have two children at the nursery and afterschool club who have been attending since they were babies whom are now age 7 and 11. Darling Buds has been the most amazing provider of care for both my children throughout all these years. I would have been lost without the brilliant care, attention and...
I highly recommend Darling Buds to anyone looking for childcare for their babies or children. Now my children attend the holiday and afterschool club and don't want to miss a day as they are having so much fun there and I know at all times they are safe and happy. Thank you Darling Buds.
My both kids (7yrs & 4yrs old) love it. They both started when they were 7mnths old. Caring staff, a lot of indoor activities. Muddy Garden gives a lot of joy. My 7yrs old loves all half-tern and summer activities, especially trips to the beach, city centre, plaugrounds (even oitside Cardiff) and...
Mum and Dad don't be scared, your kid will love this place and staff there!
We are so happy with the day care! Everyone is so kind, caring and attentive, and I always feel that the children are safe and well looked after, so I never have to worry.
They organise so many fun and interesting activities for the children, and you can really see how much effort and love the...
We are so happy with the day care! Everyone is so kind, caring and attentive, and I always feel that the children are safe and well looked after, so I never have to worry.
They organise so many fun and interesting activities for the children, and you can really see how much effort and love the whole team puts into everything they do. They are absolutely wonderful!
One of the childcare practitioners, Lola, has become a real friend to my daughter, and it's lovely to see their bond. My daughter absolutely adores her. We are very grateful to have such a lovely team looking after our children!
Lauren is absolutely amazing with Harper and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention she gives her. She has such a lovely way of talking to Harper, always making her feel listened to, comfortable and valued.
Lauren keeps her stimulated and engaged, and it's clear how much effort she...
Lauren is absolutely amazing with Harper and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention she gives her. She has such a lovely way of talking to Harper, always making her feel listened to, comfortable and valued.
Lauren keeps her stimulated and engaged, and it's clear how much effort she puts into making sure Harper is happy and enjoying her time with her. Her sense of humour is absolutely perfect for Harper, and they have such a lovely bond. Harper absolutely adores Lauren and is always so happy to see her!
It's so reassuring knowing Harper is with someone who genuinely cares about her, understands her personality and brings out the best in her. Lauren really is fantastic at what she does, and we couldn't recommend her highly enough. She is a real credit to the team!
Thank you so much, for a lovely review. Its lovely to hear that Harper enjoying her time with us.
She loves going with them on excursions too. Recently the beach was a big highlight!
She loves going with them on excursions too. Recently the beach was a big highlight!
The staff provide amazing care and create an engaging, clean, and safe environment where children truly thrive.
The daily activities and learning support have been brilliant, offering...
The staff provide amazing care and create an engaging, clean, and safe environment where children truly thrive.
The daily activities and learning support have been brilliant, offering exceptional value and peace of mind. He has loved his time here and made wonderful memories throughout his early years!
Absolutely wonderful nursery! The staff are so caring, friendly and welcoming, and you can really see how much they genuinely care about the children. The nursery has such a warm and happy atmosphere, and the children always seem so engaged, comfortable and well looked after.
I'm really...
Absolutely wonderful nursery! The staff are so caring, friendly and welcoming, and you can really see how much they genuinely care about the children. The nursery has such a warm and happy atmosphere, and the children always seem so engaged, comfortable and well looked after.
I'm really impressed with the activities they provide and how much effort the staff put into making every day fun, educational and enjoyable. Communication with parents is also excellent, and the whole team is always helpful and approachable.
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough!
My boy absolutely loved darlings buds. The staff are so friendly, kind and polite. They cook home cooked meals daily and have excellent activities/ care for him throughout the whole day. I highly recommend
My boy absolutely loved darlings buds. The staff are so friendly, kind and polite. They cook home cooked meals daily and have excellent activities/ care for him throughout the whole day. I highly recommend
Darling Buds have been so supportive to me and my two sons who attend 3 days a week. The nursery team are very kind and friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble and it feels like all the staff really care about all the children they look after. They have definitely built up a good rapport with my...
Darling Buds have been so supportive to me and my two sons who attend 3 days a week. The nursery team are very kind and friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble and it feels like all the staff really care about all the children they look after. They have definitely built up a good rapport with my two sons.
I have now had 2 children go through Darling Buds and there has never been a day when either one of them has left without the biggest smile. Stories of learning and fun with friends and the staff. Myself being from England, my sons very quickly learnt more Welsh than me, along with the ability to...
I have now had 2 children go through Darling Buds and there has never been a day when either one of them has left without the biggest smile. Stories of learning and fun with friends and the staff. Myself being from England, my sons very quickly learnt more Welsh than me, along with the ability to count up to 50 by the time me eldest left the nursery. We get daily updates through the nursery app, but also the staff always give an update on how my child was in the day. Their diet and food is excellent in nursery, often leading me to want to know what the menu and recipes are, which is emailed out. I have never ever had concern or been anything other than in complete confidence that my children are safe, in a welcoming, educational, diverse and fun environment. I'm going to be sad when my youngest leaves.
We love Darling Buds! Our child has a great time and is happy and settled. The wrap around service has worked brilliantly. All of the staff are approachable and take great care of the children. We wouldn't want to go anywhere else!
We love Darling Buds! Our child has a great time and is happy and settled. The wrap around service has worked brilliantly. All of the staff are approachable and take great care of the children. We wouldn't want to go anywhere else!
The Darling Buds has been our secure port in the last 4 years and a half, including challenging times such as the second Covid lockdown. One of my two children was born with scoliosis and she has been wearing a brace since she was 18 months. This put an extra burden on the staff, who had to take it...
The Darling Buds has been our secure port in the last 4 years and a half, including challenging times such as the second Covid lockdown. One of my two children was born with scoliosis and she has been wearing a brace since she was 18 months. This put an extra burden on the staff, who had to take it on and off multiple times a day to change her nappy. Everyone has always been kind and supportive to us, full-time parents with no family around, and this has a huge positive impact on our lives and on the life of our children. The child with scoliosis has been making progress also thanks to the help of the nursery. The food is extremely healthy and variegated. The service is flexible and the staff does its best to accommodate our needs. The wrap around allows us to work without any worry. The Darling Buds does not only provide childcare but has been making a real difference in the education of my children. The staff is always smiling and the communication has always been superb.
My two daughters attend the Darling Buds, they are always extremely helpful. My daughters love it, highly recommended. They have been there for few years, and we never had any issue with the Darling Buds.
My two daughters attend the Darling Buds, they are always extremely helpful. My daughters love it, highly recommended. They have been there for few years, and we never had any issue with the Darling Buds.
All 3 of my children have attended Darling Buds, my eldest is almost 13 to my youngest child who is 2 and still attending. I cannot thank all the staff enough for all their hard work and dedication. Every staff member always go above and beyond to ensure the children learn and develop as well as...
All 3 of my children have attended Darling Buds, my eldest is almost 13 to my youngest child who is 2 and still attending. I cannot thank all the staff enough for all their hard work and dedication. Every staff member always go above and beyond to ensure the children learn and develop as well as making nursery a "home from home" feel. I truly believe darling buds have helped mould my children into the wonderful little human beings that they are today.
My youngest daughter started nursery and all of the staff have been nothing but amazing with her since she has been there. She has progressed immensely with her speech and has learnt so many new things to do herself. The staff make me feel so comfortable and my daughter is so happy there. My eldest...
My youngest daughter started nursery and all of the staff have been nothing but amazing with her since she has been there. She has progressed immensely with her speech and has learnt so many new things to do herself. The staff make me feel so comfortable and my daughter is so happy there. My eldest daughter has also been here for 7 years and still loves going to after school club with her friends!
Our little one has been attending since September 2020. Due to Covid-19 she hadn’t spent much time around other people or children so was nervous at first. The staff were so welcoming and we have seen a massive difference in our daughter. She gets so excited when she knows she is going to nursery....
Our little one has been attending since September 2020. Due to Covid-19 she hadn’t spent much time around other people or children so was nervous at first. The staff were so welcoming and we have seen a massive difference in our daughter. She gets so excited when she knows she is going to nursery. She has moved from buttercups to violets and is thriving. The staff are always happy to answer any questions and are very caring towards our child. She comes home with diary entries that we love as it shows us what she has been doing that day. Plus, plenty of crafts come home too which is lovely. We are expecting our second child and will have no worries sending our second child here as our daughter is so happy there. Massive relief when you see them go in happy and come out happy.
We are so pleased you and most importantly your little one is happy here and that she has settled into her new group well.
My son has been attending since eight months old and is now four, he loves Darling Buds Nursery and the girls so much, he will cry if he can’t go. I know my son is in a safe, secure environment and the girls go above and beyond with all the children. My son has learnt so much since he started and I...
My son has been attending since eight months old and is now four, he loves Darling Buds Nursery and the girls so much, he will cry if he can’t go. I know my son is in a safe, secure environment and the girls go above and beyond with all the children. My son has learnt so much since he started and I can’t imagine him going anywhere else. I highly recommend everyone to this nursery. What more do you want than friendly staff, home cooked meals, a safe and happy environment. I would give ten stars if I could.
Thank you for these lovely words. We are so pleased that he enjoys coming to us.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darling Buds Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Darling Buds Nursery accepts?
Darling Buds Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Darling Buds Nursery Open?
Darling Buds Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.
How many Children does Darling Buds Nursery have capacity for?
Darling Buds Nursery has capacity for a total of 105 Children.
How far is Darling Buds Nursery to the centre of Cardiff?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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