Acorns Llanishen

1 Lisvane Road, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 0SA
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9.8 64 Reviews
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Acorns Llanishen is located in a grand Edwardian building with lots character. Outside, the building is surrounded by attractive, well-maintained gardens which prove to be a hit with visitors.

With lots of rooms for children, staff ensure that every day is filled with exciting and fun activities. Each nursery features large and inviting play rooms, full of natural light and decorated to reflect a calming atmosphere. It offers children a fun, learning environment, where they can develop their skills and imagination.

Situated between the villages of Lisvane and Llanishen, there is easy access to the local train station which lets the nursery's older children enjoy trips and visits to places of interest. Meanwhile, beautiful local parks and walks are perfect for the nursery's babies and younger children.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Becky Murphy (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 29

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Acorns Llanishen Reviews (64)

9.8

Acorns Llanishen has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Llanishen has 64 reviews.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Acorns Llanishen for the past 10 years for all 3 of our children, and we have always been very satisfied with the standard of care. All of our children have settled well and made great friendships there. The staff are very kind and warm, and the activities and opportunities given
are fantastic.
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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff, facilities and food are fantastic. Our daughter has been attending since she was 6 months old. Acorns have helped her flourish. The progression and development the nursery has facilitated has been a joy to watch and has delivered real value for money. We would have no hesitation in sending
out the next child there, which is the highest praise you can give.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Acorns Priory House is a lovely nursery with good facilities for the children, a range of good daily activities and a very good menu. The staff are very kind and caring, and the setting is always clean. However, there are a few things which could make this lovely nursery even better:
- The car park
is tricky! The road is very narrow and bumpy, and the car park is pretty tight. I've been waiting over 20 minutes at pick up before.
- The staff can be dubious about talking to talking to taking the younger ones outside. There have been multiple occasions where they have been stuck indoors all day for no obvious reasons.
- Some people abide by the illness policy, whereas there's a complete disregard from others, which is really frustrating!
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Review from M R (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We tell our two year old, you are off to nursery today and he puts his arms in the air and shouts "yay".
That's all we need to know.
His happiness and well being are obviously of paramount importance and I can not emphasise enough how much the staff go above and beyond.
There is aways plenty going
on, the staff and management are phenomenal and dedicated to the children and parents.
When picking him up, we get a little handover of how he is doing that day and all the activities he has been upto which we then chat about on the way home.
If anyone is thinking of putting your child in nursery then this is definitely the one.
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Review from Ellen S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am incredibly grateful to have found Llanishen for my daughter. From the moment we enrolled, the staff has been nothing short of amazing. They are warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about fostering each child's growth. My daughter has blossomed in their nurturing environment, gaining confidence,
independence, and a love for learning. The nursery offers a perfect balance of structured activities and free play, which encourages creativity and social skills. I truly appreciate the open communication and regular updates from the staff, ensuring we're always informed of her progress. It's evident that every child's well-being is their top priority. I'm so thankful for the supportive, positive experience at Llanishen and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for their little ones. Thank you to the entire team for the wonderful impact you've made in my daughter's life!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns is a fantastic nursery. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt welcomed into a warm and friendly environment.
Our son has thrived during his time here. The staff are exceptional; they are always friendly, approachable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the children are
happy and well-cared for.
The nursery offers a wide range of activities that support children's development. The environment is always clean and tidy, with learning materials displayed throughout the nursery, celebrating various cultural events throughout the year.
The staff know each child well, including their likes and dislikes, which makes for a truly personalised experience.
Overall, I highly recommend Acorns to any parent looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended Acorns Nursery in Llanishen. They both have thrived in nursery. The nursery has really been a home away from home for them. The loving culture created by the staff at the nursery is second to none. We are also very pleased with the activities organised by the nursery
at each stage, which have been extremely beneficial to our children's development. Our eldest daughter is now in school and doing very well, thanks to a large extent to the excellent foundation she brought from Acorns Llanishen.
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Review from O J (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough about Acorns Llanishen. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The staff are truly dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe and enriching environment. Every educator is not only highly skilled but genuinely cares about the children's well
being, development, and happiness.
The nursery is clean, bright, and filled with thoughtful learning materials. The activities are always well planned, fostering creativity and learning, while also allowing plenty of time for play. What stands out most is the individual attention each child receives, ensuring they feel valued and understood.
It's clear that the team goes above and beyond to create a supportive, caring atmosphere. Our child has grown so much in their time here, and we feel completely confident in leaving them in such capable hands. We are incredibly grateful for all the love and care our little girl has received over the past 3 years. Highly recommend!
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Llanishen is fantastic, the choice of food my child has is nutritious and there is always a back up if they don't eat it. The activities they do with them throughout the day are all linked to their developmental age group and more importantly the staff are all really kind and genuinely want the
best for my child. I'm so impressed that I've booked for my second child to also go to this nursery.
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Review from Georgia H (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, always have the happiest one-year-old on pick up, updates received all day about her care, nappy changes, meals and activities along with reviews on her progress.
All the girls are fab.
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Review from Rhianwyn S (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys love going into Acorns Priory House. The activities provided are engaging and stimulating.
The staff are very caring and have great relationships with the children. The meals are healthy and I feel confident they have eaten well each day.
The little extras staff do always go a long way.
I would highly recommend.
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Review from C G (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing facility, team and culture created by the Acorns team in Llanishen. Couldn't recommend them highly enough!
They have provided the perfect learning environment for my children and the experiences, development and learning are exceptional.
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Review from K F (Father of Child) published on 3 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has been attending since she was 11 months old, she is now 3 and absolutely loves going to nursery in the morning. All of the staff and management team are so lovely and caring. I love hearing above all the fun activities she gets up to every day whilst
at nursery.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy we chose Acorns Llanishen for our daughter. She is so content and settled and is always happy both at drop off and pick up. The key workers have all been great and the nursery generally has a professional but lovely warm feel. Our experience has only been positive.
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Excellent staff who are very caring. A real focus on development and learning. Excellent facilities with both indoor and outdoor areas. Health food of very high standard. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous nursery. I have the utmost confidence in the care my daughter receives. She clearly enjoys her time there and is well cared for. The staff are all attentive and supportive to our needs as a family.
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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be more happy with this nursery. The staff and management team are so kind, caring and always go above and beyond.
Whenever I collect my daughter, she is always happy and tells me about all the fun activities she has been doing.
Thank you to all the staff at Priory House for taking such
great care of her!
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Review from Kate C (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been delighted with the care that both of my daughters have received over the past 3 years. The staff are personable and approachable and have shown a genuine interest in the girls. The environment is welcoming, clean and the children are encouraged to make the space their own with artwork and
family pictures. The menu provided has helped the girls to discover new foods. I have been very impressed with the range of activities provided and how they are tailored to the developmental abilities of the children. The girls have loved being introduced to new craft activities and sports. The girls have lots of one to one attention and develop a lovely relationship with their peers and the nursery workers. They spend lots of time outside in the gardens and my eldest has particularly enjoyed the forest school area. The transitions between groups has been handled sensitively. I feel well informed with what is happening at Acorns Priory House via regular emails and the verbal handovers.
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Review from Azel R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are more than pleased with the care attention and effort that goes into our 2-year-old daughter. Not only the staff in her room but management and anyone that you come into contact with are helpful and kind. Our daughter is always learning more at nursery and keeping busy doing messy and clean activities.
We can then support her learning further because the staff give us details about what she does and learns. I bring her baby sister with me to collect and the staff are so lovely with her and watch her so I can pay attention to my eldest. I cannot recommend this place enough. Both our girls had their places reserved before they were born.
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has loved Acorns Priory House (Llanishen) since he started 6 months ago. The staff and management are amazing, nothing is too much trouble. I know he is well cared for, fed and entertained every day. It's a pleasure picking him up and hearing what he has been up to.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.795)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10 for Acorns Llanishen 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.906 for Acorns Llanishen is calculated as follows: ( (176 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.906
  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 4.889 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorns Llanishen is based on 16 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.889
  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)

Becky

Becky Murphy

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2002

Becky has worked for Acorns since March 2002, she has been lucky to see many children grow and develop during her time at Acorns. She especially enjoys singing and storytelling with the children.
Becky has two grown up children and enjoys family time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Llanishen

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns Llanishen accepts?

Acorns Llanishen accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Acorns Llanishen Open?

Acorns Llanishen is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Acorns Llanishen have capacity for?

Acorns Llanishen has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Acorns Llanishen to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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