Acorns Parc Nantgarw

Heol Y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7QX
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  • Acorns Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff
Acorns Parc Nantgarw is ideally located on the Coleg Y Cymoedd site just off the A470 and near to the M4, within easy reach of Cardiff and the Valleys.

This charming open plan nursery has a covered outdoor area to ensure exciting play whatever the weather and has large gardens with a little wooden bridge for outdoor play, or racing round on trikes.

The experienced team ensure little minds are stimulated every day with exciting activities, early years teaching and purpose built equipment.

Now open from 7am to 6pm.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Angeleen Thomas (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Acorns Parc Nantgarw Reviews (105)

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Acorns Parc Nantgarw has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Parc Nantgarw has 105 reviews.

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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most beautiful nursery. My little boy has been here for 2 years now. And the team have helped him grow within his milestones by a mile ! Every week he has learnt something new. The team are so gentle and patient and most importantly soft and kind. Even with myself they always make time to speak
to me at the end of the day to tell me about his day. And they are always so friendly to even share experiences as parents. (Being a first time mum myself) the managers are just fantastic. The nursery is so safe, secure, warm, colourful. I get regular updates of events and even traffic information they go above and beyond. I am forever grateful that I put my trust in acorns looking after my little boy and I thank every single one of you.
Thank you x
Reply from Angeleen Thomas, Nursery Manager at Acorns Parc Nantgarw
Thank you so much for taking time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from Elaine M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Acorns Parc Nantgarw enough for the excellent childcare service they offer. My toddler has been going there for 18 months now and I have been so happy with the care she receives. The activities schedule, the meal quality, the attention to detail and time spent with her is just fabulous.
All the staff are warm, welcoming, friendly and importantly, extremely knowledgeable. My toddler is no doubt developing at a much faster rate owing to their care. I have discussed many topics with them to gain advice for home life and they've always made invaluable suggestions. As a parent I am so so happy and content with my child being taken care of by Acorns Parc Nangarw. Both me and my toddler will miss them terribly when she comes of school age. Thanks for everything you do. You're all amazing.
Reply from Angeleen Thomas, Nursery Manager at Acorns Parc Nantgarw
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from Zara V (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery! The staff were always so kind and warm, and kept us updated on our daughter's day. It was a friendly environment with a lovely atmosphere, and they did a fantastic job preparing her for school. We're so grateful for the care she received.
Reply from Angeleen, Nursery Manager at Acorns Parc Nantgarw
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from Ella T (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Acorn's Parc Nantgarw since he was 9-month's-old, he is now (almost) 3 years old and has enjoyed every day since starting. He has made countless friends, joyful memories, and wonderful bonds with all members of staff. The staff at Acorn's Parc Nantgarw are friendly, professional,
caring, and just overall AMAZING! I could not have decided on a better nursery to send my little one to, and would recommend Acorn's to anyone and everyone,. Their approach to child development and engaging with little ones is inspiring and well-articulated. They provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment through play, education, activities, and daily routines.
Thank you for the most amazing 3 years, Acorn's Parc Nantgarw!!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, my daughter loves attending. She has made loads of friends, does a great amount of activities during her days there. The staff are lovely and helpful and the menu is varied and nutritious too.
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Parc Nantgarw is fantastic, lovely approachable staff, safe and open atmosphere. Approachable staff. Staff connection and genuine interest in children and good communications via app. Taking responsibility in child's needs, for example, glasses.
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Acorns Parc Nantgarw enough. The staff are amazing. Always go above and beyond to ensure my child is happy. It makes leaving your child so much easier and you know they are in great hands!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attended Acorns Parc Nantgarw for around 2 and a half years and in that time the carers at Acorns Nantgarw went above and beyond for her and us.
They did lovely activities regularly, updated us through the app which helped us to feel involved in her development but most importantly they
were kind, caring and provided the best care we'd hoped for, for our daughter.
Thank you for the happy memories you've helped our little one to have through Acorns Nantgarw. We would recommend this nursery 100% from the experience we had.
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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Parc Nantgarw are wonderful, the team look after my little boy with such care and enthusiasm! Nothing is too much trouble and all the team are friendly, welcoming and accommodating. They are exceptional with the care they provide.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding Creche! All staff are welcoming and set an excellent example of practice. Really sad when my child left to go to school! All staff are understanding of your concerns. The managers are so approachable and such lovely ladies. If you have any concerns it's dealt with immediately. My child
absolutely loved going to Acorns Parc Nantgarw. The love and care they show for your children is exactly what you want for your child when leaving them. They have brought my child on so much. I would 100% recommend Acorns to anybody.
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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all so welcoming and caring for our daughter. They are fully engaged with all the children all day and ensure that they have activities that are educational and fun for all the children.
My daughter loves going to Acorns Parc Nantgarw and we trust the staff entirely for how well they
care for her during her time there.
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Review from Sian D (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Parc Nantgarw excels at everything. Every single member of staff I have encountered over the past two years have been friendly and known my son by his first name. You're put at ease as soon as you drop your child off and my son was very happy going every morning. Nothing is ever too much trouble
for the amazing staff in office. Excellent communication and everything is shared. Homemade cards are made for all holidays to come home. Excellent free Christmas events with Santa, gorgeous food and drinks. Outstanding Christmas show which my son played an angel. The menus are shared regularly, to suit all dietary requirements. All the important little touches made the nursery feel like a home. Excellent use of the Parent zone app full of pictures and descriptions on what my son has been up to. Normally, a wide variation of tasks. Excellent resources, toys and facilities there from a young age up and 4 years old. I could go on and on. This nursery is amazing!
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Review from Naomi K (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Acorns Parc Nantgarw for the last three years. We cannot praise the staff highly enough, they are all friendly, kind and caring. I don't think I've ever seen any of them have a bad day, always warm and with a smile on their faces. Our daughter had made really lovely connections
with all staff who work with her and comes home with stories about what they've done during the day. I'd also make a special mention that we really love that there's male members of staff too, it's great to see men in caring roles being modelled to kids.
As parents we feel the quality of activities, food prepared and the nursery environment are all really high. The kids enjoy weekly sports sessions, yoga, rhyme and sign time and a good mix of indoor and outdoor time. I really worried about sending my children to nursery, so I never thought I'd say this, but I'll be so sad when our daughter goes to school and we won't have our Acorns days anymore. A huge thank you to all the staff there.
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very happy with Acorns Parc Nantgarw. My daughter attends and loves it there. The updates throughout the day to let us know how she has been and what she has done that day are important and appreciated.
We feel that she is looked after there and her needs are met.
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Review from Peter S (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Parc Nantgarw staff provide a wonderful environment for our little boy, he loves attending and it's been lovely to see how he has thrived in their care. The staff have a genuine care for the children and we feel so comfortable knowing he is receiving excellent care with them.
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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely amazing. We can't sing their praises enough. Having nearly committed to other nurseries before viewing Acorns, we can see this is in a league of its own. It is clear that everything is done to the highest standard, from the facilities to the food to the activities. The staff
are all so warm and professional, even the ones who don't directly work with our child. We feel at complete ease leaving him there and it is clear how much he is learning and how well he is cared for.
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Acorns Nantgarw and knew from our first visit that it was our top choice. There is a lovely, friendly and cosy atmosphere that is created by a mixture of beautiful decoration and kind, approachable staff. Our little boy loves it there and the staff made sure that he settled in well. I also love
that you are never made to feel like a nuisance if you ring to check on your little one. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely exceptional. I cannot express enough praise for it. My son attended for two years, and now my daughter has been here for just over a year. The delight on her face when we arrive at the nursery is indescribable. The facility is impeccably maintained, and I receive regular updates,
including photos of her activities, sleep, and meals. The staff are truly outstanding; their genuine care for my daughter is evident. I am incredibly grateful that my daughter attends this nursery, and I know I'll be heartbroken when it's time for her to move on to school.
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Review from Alison H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children go to Acorns and love it.
Everyone working there is wonderful and lovely. Communication is always excellent.
The activities the kids do are lovely and the food is amazing.
They have always been very accommodating with requests when we have emailed.
Very happy we found them.
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Review from Olivia C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love Acorns. All the children are so well looked after, my daughter is very sensitive and took a while to settle in initially but the nursery staff have always been nothing but supportive and caring towards my daughter and myself. The food always looks lovely and well-balanced, and the children
are always playing, learning and having fun. The staff are so good at their jobs and the nursery itself is managed really brilliantly. Our next daughter will definitely be joining an Acorn's journey!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.982)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10 for Acorns Parc Nantgarw is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.982 for Acorns Parc Nantgarw is calculated as follows: ( (329 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.982
  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 Acorns Parc Nantgarw is based on 28 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 28 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 (2)

Angeleen

Angeleen Thomas

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1993

Angeleen is an experienced Nursery Manager and has managed multiple Acorns nurseries. Angeleen enjoys meeting the nursery families and seeing the children develop.

Shellie

Shellie Mayled

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

Shellie has been Nursery Manager at Acorns Parc Nantgarw since 2019. She is extremely creative and enjoys igniting the children's imaginations. Shellie is also a qualified Forest School Leader.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Parc Nantgarw

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns Parc Nantgarw accepts?

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

What Days & Hours is Acorns Parc Nantgarw Open?

Acorns Parc Nantgarw is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Acorns Parc Nantgarw have capacity for?

Acorns Parc Nantgarw has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Acorns Parc Nantgarw to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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