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)

9.7

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 Elin P (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and accommodating, giving feedback regularly. Lots of different activities. We love seeing what they get up to - trips, artwork etc.
Our child has developed so much since coming here.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to The Hollies, and for me, that is the most important thing. She knows the names of everyone, staff and children included which is great. My daughter has medical and dietary needs and she is cared for exceptionally by the staff.
Thank you to all of the staff who work so hard
and are clearly brilliant at their job.
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Review from Catrin D (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nurturing, caring staff and a great, happy atmosphere. My child is very happy at the nursery and is always excited to go in the morning. I would thoroughly recommend Hollies to any parent looking for a supportive and positive surrounding for their child.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Hollies is a lovely setting. Both my children really enjoy their time here. The staff are really friendly and approachable too.
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Review from Julia R (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with the care my little boy has had. The staff are fantastic. My child loves them all. The food is great. The children love the new outdoor area. My child has developed in confidence and skills. Thank you, The Hollies.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Hollies Day Nursery is very fun for children. They are always running around very happy. The food is always rotated which is great, and my toddler enjoys it. The new refurbished garden is great.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Two of my children have attended The Hollies and my son currently absolutely loves it, not a bad word to say. Diolch!
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Review from Chris J (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has really enjoyed her time at The Hollies, the staff have been great and she is sad to be finishing.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really helpful staff, very kind and caring. My little one always enjoys her time at nursery.
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Review from Ffion D (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My four-year-old has really enjoyed his time at The Hollies! Staff have been brilliant. Graduation day was brilliant too!
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys going to The Hollies. He had a few weeks to settle in but the staff were very attentive and caring. After 4-5 weeks my child was in a great routine, playing, and eating well.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great! My child loves coming to The Hollies - it's so fun and safe! Love the new garden!
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't fault the nursery. Both of my children attend and have done since they were one year old (now 1 and 3) and love it there. Staff are very attentive and caring and remember all the little details.
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both daughters, aged 3 and 1, started at The Hollies last month, and the transition has been seamless. We couldn't have asked for any more. Our eldest has moved from two previous nurseries (due to work/house moves) and this has been the favourite by a long shot!
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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good management.
Nice staff.
Good care.
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Review from Siwan L (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not be happier with the care that both my children have received from The Hollies. They are both so excited to go to nursery. The staff are the best and keep us well informed.
Best decision our family made.
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son loves the revamped garden and comes home talking about all the activities he does at The Hollies.
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Review from L P (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my children attend The Hollies. They have made lovely friendships. The staff are always approachable and welcoming. The children talk about the staff members at home. They go on outings to the parks. They always come out happy.
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Review from R J (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here since he was 6 months old. He's learnt to crawl, walk and feed himself while coming here. His development has come on due to the care and attention he has received here at Hollies.
He enjoys coming into nursery, seeing the staff in the room and enjoys going into the garden
and all the messy play. He likes the food offered during the day and comes home with a smile on his face after pick up.
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Review from I A (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My son has attended The Hollies since he was 8 months old and enjoys his time at nursery. He does eat well but portion sizes seem a little small for his appetite. He is currently in 2-3 room. The staff are informative and log anything I need to know that has happened during the day although they take
a while to get to me about feedback when staff have been free to do so. I like that the front entrance to the nursery has a buzzer and is coded for safeguarding. I have noticed that the base rooms seem tired and outdated. Some resources seem worn too. A great nursery all in all.
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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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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.

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