Acorns Llanishen

1 Lisvane Road, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 0SA
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9.7 67 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 (67)

9.7

Acorns Llanishen has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Llanishen has 67 reviews.

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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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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been attending Acorns Priory House since late 2020. We viewed around 4 nurseries prior to visiting Acorns and it was the only one I could imagine my daughter attending; it is warm, clean, and inviting with a home-from-home vibe. The outdoor spaces are amazing for the children and
I like that there is a separate pre-school building for when they reach that age. The menus are varied and my little girl eats really well there. The staff cater to my daughter's food allergy well and I have full confidence in them to do so. All of the staff at the nursery are lovely and show so much interest in and warmth towards the children. The management are very hands-on and approachable. The activities are varied and fun. Most importantly, my daughter is happy to go to nursery each day! I couldn't fault Acorns and our youngest will definitely be attending too.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our first child started Acorns back last March 2021, we have been blown away by the level and standard of care. The effort that is put into all activities and the planning that goes along with that is second to none. All staff are always friendly and approachable and talk with genuine care for
my child. We are extremely happy with our choice of nursery.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended this nursery and it has never failed to impress. My one-year-old is currently there and she loves going to Acorns. The staff are wonderful and they all seem to genuinely care about the children. She loves the food and is constantly entertained.
I wouldn’t send
my children anywhere else.
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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery that really goes above and beyond to provide a great environment for the children, both in terms of their education and emotional well-being. They engage the children in a great array of activities including a multitude of national-themed days across the year and I love hearing our
daughter tell us about all the exciting things she’s done in her day and the people she loves playing with. The facilities themselves are also great, with a wonderful outdoor space that the children get to use all year round and the food provision throughout the day is varied, healthy, and enjoyable for the kids. A great nursery that I would highly recommend.
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Review from Clare J (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Acorns are absolutely amazing and my son is always happy going in. He comes home with lots to tell us about his day and what he has been doing. There always seems to be so much going on!
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Acorns Priory House for the last couple of years. It is a fantastic nursery and she has settled well, made lots of friends, and enjoys going. She is at pre-school age now and her development has come on in leaps and bounds with the activities they provide at acorns. All
staff and kind, warm and friendly.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 2 years and Acorns Priory House have looked after him since he was 10 months. The range of activities that he undertakes through the weeks is fantastic. The menu is varied and the staff are lovely. He's learnt so much and has really developed and had so much fun. He talks about staff and other
children when he's at home and you can really tell he loves it there. We're really pleased we chose them.
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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending for just over a year now and he loves it. He has experienced so many different activities which has enhanced his development and brought on his communication and social skills considerably. There are many activities which I would never entertain at home, like the sensory experience
of handling gloop! They offer an excellent range of nutritional meals and snacks with the occasional treat which he loves.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Acorns since 2018 when my eldest started. The care has been excellent and friendly staff. The manager is very hands-on and knows exactly what is happening. Would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Julie S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery, with great outdoor space. Our son has a great time. Staff are very friendly and attentive. They feed back on food consumption, sleep, nappies, and activities after each day. The photos sent via the App from nursery are sweet. We are sent an outline of what the children will be
learning about every few months, with suggested home activities, which is really nice. They put a great effort into decorating the house for Christmas, Autumn/Halloween, etc, which my son loves!
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Review from Sophie F (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful nursery, my daughter is very happy here. The staff are excellent and I feel totally at ease leaving my daughter in their care. Very lucky to have such a fantastic nursery available.
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Review from Ian S (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, friendly staff. Son looks forward to going every time. They always tell you about food consumption and use the app to keep you informed of how your child is spending their day.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined Acorns Priory House (Llanishen) during a difficult time but finding this nursery was a godsend. The continued care, love, attention, patience, food, activities and gentle approach has helped my quiet, shy little 18 month old settle into nursery life. His keyworkers are amazing and nothing
is too much trouble. So pleased we have chosen this nursery.
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Review from Bethan W (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When looking for a nursery for my son we must have visited at least 10 different nurseries. These were based on reviews by friends and family and a general online search. Acorns Llanishen was my favourite by a long shot. As soon as I walked in it was warm and friendly; home from home. My son absolutely
loves attending and gets so excited to go in. The staff at the nursery are so friendly, warm and approachable. I have and would highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Heidi A (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at Acorns Priory House, she’s supported, encouraged, and valued. The staff are friendly and helpful and my daughter is always happy to be there.
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Review from Verity P (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery and we are looking forward to our son attending his pre-school year here too. The staff are warm and welcoming. The facilities are fantastic and the children are given engaging and exciting opportunities for learning. The food is also excellent and they provide
a varied and exciting menu. Throughly recommend.
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Review from Ann C (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team clearly worked really hard with the new COVID procedures. My child loves running into the nursery and I know she is safe and happy there. Staff have taken lots of pictures and provided home links via email to help parents while we can’t go inside.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.727)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) 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 4.8 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 4.938 for Acorns Llanishen is calculated as follows: ( (182 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.938
  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 4.789 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    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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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.

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