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Ocean Day Nursery

Inside Mambo Playcentre, Vanguard Way, Ocean Way, Cardiff CF24 5PG
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Ocean Day Nursery, Cardiff

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Ocean Day Nursery Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Leah Hall and Brooke Bennett(Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Ample free Parking for nursery drop offs.

Funding & Fees

Full Day Fee £69.00, Half Day Fee £38

£50 registration fee non refundable

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9.5

Ocean Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.483) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ocean Day Nursery has 39 reviews.

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Review from Michele A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our daughter has been with ocean day from 9 months old and is now 2. I cannot speak highly enough for the team there. They go above and beyond for us as a family and do whatever they can to accommodate requests. Our daughter has thrived in their setting and asks to go on her days off- if we've ever had concerns or questions we've been made to feel comfortable to ask/ make requests. The bonus of time in mambos has noticeable improved our little girls physicality and it is something commented on regularly by friends and family.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Manager at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time at Ocean Day Nursery and has thrived with us. Your kind words about our team and the support we provide means so much to us.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our little boy loves Ocean Day. The staff are lovely, very helpful and our little one is always talking about them. He's made lots of friends, they give them lots of activities throughout the day and the app is great too. Would thoroughly recommend!

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Managers at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that your little one enjoys their time at Ocean Day Nursery, has made lots of friends and looks forward to coming each day. Your kind words about our team mean so much to us.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from Sasha J (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My boy has been attending Ocean Day Nursery since 2024. Of course at first he wasn't a fan however, they made him feel comfortable & gave me regular updates. Moving forward he absolutely loves it there, he always looks forward to going in. All the girls are very friendly & such a nice bunch of girls & they make you feel so comfortable with their knowledge. Would definitely recommend.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Managers at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It means so much to us to hear that your child now feels happy, comfortable and enjoys his time with us. We are delighted that we have been able to support him throughout his journey and truly appreciate your kind words about our team.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from Bethan E (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I honestly can't recommend Ocean Day Nursery enough.
Choosing a nursery for your child is such a big decision, but I genuinely don't have a single regret about choosing Ocean Day for my son. From day one, every member of staff has been so kind, supportive and welcoming. He absolutely loves nursery and talks about the staff all the time when he gets home - even our family know each of them by name because of how often he mentions them!
The support they've given him has been incredible, particularly with encouraging his speech and language development. They really take the time to get to know each child as an individual. Once they realised he had a huge interest in numbers and space, they arranged one-to-one activities to encourage and develop those interests further.

Seeing people genuinely invest time into what your child loves means so much as a parent.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Managers at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have had such a positive experience at Ocean Day Nursery. Your kind words about our team and your child's development mean so much to us. We are passionate about supporting every child as an individual and helping them reach their full potential.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We are extremely happy with this nursery that our son attends and couldn't recommend it more highly. He's been at the nursery since he was 7 months and is due to go up to school nursery in September aged 4, The setting is warm, welcoming, and provides an excellent environment for children to learn, play, and develop. They also have a lovely garden for the children to play in. The staff are fantastic and genuinely care about each child and create a safe atmosphere where they can thrive. Their communication and support have been exceptional, and it is lovely to see how much our son enjoys attending and how confident and happy he has become. We are so grateful for everything they do and feel very lucky to have found such an outstanding nursery.

Our daughter also attended this nursery, and the wonderful experience we had with her was one of the main reasons we chose to enrol our son here as well.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Managers at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear how happy you have been with your family's experience at Ocean Day Nursery. It has been a privilege to watch your child grow, develop and gain confidence during their time with us.

Your kind words...  

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Review from Matt B (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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This is a fantastic nursery and the staff are amazing.
Their approachability and flexibility are topnotch.
Indoor facilities are great, especially with the add on of Mambos. Though their outdoor space isn't as big as other nurseries we viewed, there is still ample outdoor space.
Our daughter's development has been great since she's been here.

Would recommend this nursery to anyone.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Managers at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely and honest feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have had such a positive experience and that your child has thrived during their time at Ocean Day Nursery. Your kind words about our team mean so much to us and will be shared with everyone.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from Chanelle D (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son absolutely loves the nursery. He has been there more than 2 years now. It took him a while to settle in , but the nursery staff were great with helping him to adjust to the new environment. The nursery staff are very kind individuals who have played a massive part in my son's development and reaching the milestones set out for him. I 100% recommend Ocean day Nursery. They are kind and loving people who really care for your child and their needs. We've had the best experience with them and my son will miss them dearly when he goes to reception in September.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Managers at Ocean Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are pleased to hear that your son enjoys his time at Ocean Day Nursery. It has been a privilege to watch them grow and develop, and although we will miss them too, we wish them all the very best as they begin their next chapter.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from Ilham A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son has been attending Ocean Day Nursery for around two years, and we honestly couldn't be happier with the care and support he has received.
From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. They have created a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where our son has grown in confidence, developed new skills, and made wonderful friendships. It's been amazing to see how much he has learned and how excited he is to go to nursery each day.
The team always keeps us updated on his progress and takes the time to make every child feel valued and supported. Their dedication, patience, and enthusiasm really shine through in everything they do.

We are so grateful for everything Ocean Day Nursery has done for our son over the past two years. We highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring, professional, and supportive nursery where children can truly thrive.

↩Reply from Leah Hall & Ocean Day Team, Manager at Ocean Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are pleased to hear that your son enjoys his time at Ocean Day Nursery. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

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Review from Vicky W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My boy has been staying with Ocean Day Nursery since 12/2021 and he seems happy to stay and play for all day. All the girls are very nice and friendly, and the policies in nursery are comprehensive which ensures me that my child will have a safe place to stay while I am away.

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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My son has attended Ocean Day Nursery for approximately 6 months and both he and I have had a very positive experience. I am sent photos during the day of what things he has been up to including his much loved trips into the soft play centre next door. At the end of the day I will often be given crafts that he has created whilst there. He is always happy to attend and comes out each day smiling.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My experience was amazing because the staff were impeccable and very welcoming to my child. My child has lots of fun doing activities in the nusery.The staff take care of my child excellently and call me if there are any problems.

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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My son loves everyone at the nursery. It’s a pleasure to see him growing and nurturing. They pick him up from the car in the morning it’s great! He’s always so happy going there and hard to get him home sometimes.

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Review from Andrew P (Grandfather of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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This is a great place, it's an excellent nursery and I would recommend them to anyone looking to place a child. They are always well staffed with highly qualified and experienced carers and plenty of activities for the children.

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Review from Robyn V (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Ocean nursery have been absolutely fantastic with helping my little boy Teddy settle in. He’s constantly playing and crafting and always comes home with a big beaming smile on his face. Two staff members, particularly, have been spectacular with him and he’s really taken a shine to them.
The nursery is always clean and tidy even after a full day of children being there.
They have also been extremely flexible with our ever-changing schedule and during my son's first month when he was unwell for quite a few weeks.

To top it all off, I love receiving photos throughout the day of my little one playing etc.

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Review from Cristina T (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I couldn't find a better nursery, knowledgeable, kind and lovely staff. Great nutrition, great security, love having my baby written to me all day. We are happy to be in this nursery. Great outdoor space.

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Review from Kayley M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I’m 100% happy with Ocean Day Nursery and my daughter adores going always has a big smile on her face it’s so good she doesn’t want to leave. She has flourished since her placement, staff are exceptional and incredibly accommodating I have the whole experience incredibly easy and never worry when she is with the staff.

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Review from Sophia Y (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Having had 2 other children who had been in other private nurseries as babies, Ocean Day Nursery is by far the best. My son loves it here. I always get pictures and message updates throughout the day. His daily activities and food he has is written down without fail. All of the staff are polite and approachable and I only ever have positive things to say when asked where my son attends whilst I work. Very happy and relieved mum.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter currently attends Ocean Day Nursery and has done for the past 4 months.
She always has a smile on her face when I collect her which shows just how much fun she has been having.
I love the updates you get via message and also a diary of their day explaining times of nappy changes, what they have eaten and what they have been doing.
The staff are fabulous and are all so friendly!

I’m so happy I found Ocean Day and would always recommend,

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Review from Ian C (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Genuinely, I couldn’t be more grateful for the team at Ocean Day Nursery. For me, the most important consideration for childcare is how comfortable a child feels attending and there is no doubt that both my boys love it there.
The team have a fantastic balance of being personable and professional. They have great communication and have created an atmosphere where it’s a fun environment for children to be in.
Especially with the uncertainty of the last two years, Ocean Day have been a fantastic constant and place of stability.

I would happily recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Website•
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I am so pleased we took the decision to place our son with Ocean Day Nursery. My son has been at the nursery since May 2018 and we have been so pleased with the care and attention the team give our son. He has had such a great experience since joining. Our son has made such great progress, from building his confidence to making great friendships.

He has such a smile on his face when going into the nursery and when I pick him up at the end of the day. The girls all have a great relationship with him and I can’t thank them enough for putting my mind at ease going to work, knowing he is in such good hands. I really can’t recommend the nursery and the team enough!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ocean Day Nursery accepts?

Ocean Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ocean Day Nursery Open?

Ocean Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Ocean Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ocean Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Ocean Day Nursery to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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