The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff

9 Sanatorium Road, Canton, Cardiff CF11 8DG
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9.7 75 Reviews
  • The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff, Cardiff
Originally established in 2002, the setting has built a fantastic reputation in the local area and is now part of the Happy Days Nurseries Group.

The setting is bright, calm and encourages free-flow to the outside areas which are available to children all-day long.

The Hollies is a very special nursery/pre-school in that the team have very special relationships with families and the community that they serve across Canton.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tracey Jones & Kim Paul (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 148

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • We know childcare is such an important part of family life, and we’re here to make it as simple, clear, and affordable as possible. There are numerous government schemes available to help with the cost, and we’ll guide you through your options so you can find what works best for your family. Why not get in touch today for a personalised quote? You can head to our website and take a look at our Affordable Childcare page to see the different types of support you might be entitled to.

    Did you know Happy Days offers government funded childcare? Depending on your child’s age and your circumstances, you could receive up to 570 or even 1,140 hours of funded care each year — giving you extra support when you need it most.

    We like to keep things open and straightforward when it comes to fees, so there are no surprises. Click the button below to see our weekly, daily, and session rates for the exceptional care we’re proud to provide. And if you’d like to talk through your options, your Nursery Manager will be more than happy to help, we’re always just a friendly chat away.

  • For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery have parking bays located directly outside for ease of drop off/pick up.

The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff Reviews (75)

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The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.696) out of 10, based on 75 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff has 75 reviews.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has such a lovely time in nursery. His confidence and language has come on leaps and bounds thanks to the nurture, care and great experiences he receives from all the lovely staff. Very happy with the level of care he receives and the feedback during the day thanks to the app.
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Review from Josie C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Hollies nursery has provided the best experience all throughout felt comfortable and happy leaving my daughter on her first day, had updates on the app all throughout the day on how my daughter has been which made me feel very relaxed excellent experience.
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab nursery! My son loves it and always walks in with a smile. Loves the staff, food and environment. Amazing staff, caring and kind and great educators! Would recommend.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab experience, more than comfortable dropping my child off, my child always very happy to attend always great communication and feedback from staff.
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Review from O O (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is warmly welcomed everyday and happily goes in the front door with his teachers. He enjoys a variety of activities and his progress with his skills is reported regularly. The nursery provides a varied and tasty menu and my son loves getting stuck into breakfast first thing!
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so incredibly happy with The Hollies Day Nursery and the positive impact it has had on my daughter. The staff are welcoming, warm, friendly and show genuine care about the children. My daughter has really blossomed since starting, gaining confidence and learning a wide range of life skills, and
key fundamental development. I feel completely confident leaving my daughter in their care and grateful for the engagement and encouragement they provide.
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Review from Nichola T (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant, supportive, kind, warm, caring setting. Children very happy.
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Review from Naomi R (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended hollies and still my one daughter and has been there for the last 4 years sad it her final year there as both my children have had the best time there and been helped and supported by all the staff throughout their time would always recommend them
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Review from Ashley C (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kids love it. They always come home happy but they are so happy in the morning when they are dropped off.
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Review from S C (Aunt of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The new rooms really brighten up the rooms
Management are very helpful and always there to talk to and are very accommodating
The staff are approachable and know a lot about the children
It's always warm and welcoming when I arrive to pick up my niece
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hollies has been a fantastic setting for our son. They put us at ease from the beginning and were so flexible and helpful when he was ill. He has thrived here since starting and we've seen him develop in leaps and bounds. The staff are brilliant- kind, thoughtful and energetic. I have no doubt that
he's in the best hands here with excellent care.
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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was made to feel comfortable as soon as we joined hollies, any concerns I have had have always been addressed and dealt with, with professionalism and care. My daughter enjoys coming here.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic team, so helpful. Great encouragement with learning milestones plus bilingual language support. My son is well looked after by a team of excellent carers.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good experience over the last 10 months of joining Hollies. Our little boy has taken a while to settled in but staff have been so caring and supportive with him. He really enjoys the activities and the garden
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not speak highly enough of the wonderful team at the hollies every single member of the team goes above and beyond with their care and their attention to detail, care, love and commitment to the children. My twins have been attending the hollies for 12 months and I am constantly amazed by the
exceptional environment they provide. My child has additional needs due to prader willi syndrome which includes global leaving delays and specific needs around food and play from day one staff have been incredibly accommodating and understanding. An extra special thank you to my child's key worker who has consistently provided 1-2-1 support, help and vital time with my child. Her dedication and care have made a world of difference in my childs development and happiness. Hollies is a gem and I am so grateful for the positive and nurturing environment they create for my children. Thank you for everything.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hollies is fantastic, a home-from-home for our daughter. Everyone who works there is kind, thoughtful and caring.
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Review from O T (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hollies are an excellent nursery, staff is very welcoming and competent.
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Review from Huw J (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with great staff. We couldn't be happier with the service provided.
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Review from Alice L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Hollies are wonderful and made my transition from maternity leave to having a child in nursery so easy. My daughter loves it at Hollies and can't wait to see her key workers.
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Review from A C (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I collect my granddaughter, she is always happy and the staff are friendly and welcoming, they also know my granddaughter well and can tell me a lot of information about her day. The newly refurbished rooms are great.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.696)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.696) out of 10 for The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 75 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 74 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 4.696 for The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff is calculated as follows: ( (666 Excellents x 5) + (186 Goods x 4) + (36 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 892 Ratings = 4.696
  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 The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff is based on 74 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 148 number of registered child places is 29.6, which has been reached with 74 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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Meet the Team (1)

Tracey

Tracey Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Tracey has over 18 years Early Years experience in early years. Starting off at the Hollies as a nursery assistant, Tracey gained her NVQ level 3 and 5 during her role as a practitioner. Just like Kim, she has been a part of the time for over 18 years. Tracey is a firm believer that children should be given the best start in life and allow them to learn at their own pace in a warm, fun and homely environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff

What is the Age Range of Children that The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff accepts?

The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff Open?

The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff 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 The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff have capacity for?

The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff has capacity for a total of 148 Children.

How far is The Hollies Day Nursery - Cardiff to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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