Nestlings Eco Nursery

The Nest, 5 St Andrews Crescent, Cardiff CF10 3DA
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Nestlings Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Francesca Bevan (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • From £40.00 for a half day.
    From £68.00 for a full day.

  • Fees include fresh homemade and organic meals, healthy snacks, milk and eco-friendly nappies.

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Small car park at the front for customers.

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Nestlings Eco Nursery Reviews (31)

8.8

Nestlings Eco Nursery has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.768) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nestlings Eco Nursery has 31 reviews.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a really positive experience with Nestlings Nursery for my baby. He started there at their new site back in January at 10 months old. I was very anxious going back to work and having to leave my baby at nursery, but the lovely staff there made it a really positive transition for us both.
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were invited to stay and play with my baby and they also welcomed my six-year-old in to play while I settled my little one. There was no pressure to leave him which was a really important thing for me. I also really appreciated how open and friendly the team were, and how they were very attentive to the needs of the children in their care, as well as their families.
They have a really kind, caring and nurturing ethos, and I'm very grateful for them and would recommend them to other families.
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Review from J N (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff members have had a massive impact on my child’s development. I’m extremely proud of my daughter and have Nestlings Eco Nursery to thank for her fast growth and skills.
The staff are always friendly, welcoming and nothing is ever too much. I would recommend this nursery to anyone as competitively
priced, safe, secure and trustworthy.
Thank you to the team at Nestlings for all of your support.
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Review from Suzanne J (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery for over a year now and he loves his time there.
His first week was a little unsettled but the staff are so loving and nurturing that I had no worries about him being upset.
The updates throughout the day on the app are really helpful. I can see through words and
pictures what he has been up to and who he is interacting with.
My son has lots of energy and craves attention and he gets a balance of fun, quiet time and lots of love at nursery.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Nestlings since 2021 and he loves it!
There are always different activities planned for the week. They have free play, storytime, time to play in the garden, and trips to the local museums, library, walks in the park, or a trip to the market.
My child has gained confidence since
being here and loves the staff.
There is open communication with the staff and managers and they are always available for conversations should we need it. They are very caring of the children.
There will be a lot of tears all around when my son heads off to full-time school in September.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t recommend it enough. My child loves the nursery. The staff are all so nice and welcoming to the children and the caregivers. My child’s knowledge and confidence has increased rapidly since they started. This is the place you would want your child to be.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son hasn’t long started with the nursery setting and the staff seem very attentive and welcoming, so he is starting to settle in now.
The Mothers’ Day “Stay and Play session” was wonderfully thoughtful and the activities set were great, very engaging, open-ended, and sensory!
I chose the nursery
because of its eco-conscious ethos and was thrilled to see a water filtration system for children’s consumption and for cooking usage!
My son loves being outdoors in all weather, and I have been told that new garden equipment has been purchased for babies, so they can explore the garden more, which I know he will love and am already excited to see the Springtime garden photos in the near future.
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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my Partner are super pleased with the Nursery we chose for our daughter. She always looks forward to coming to nursery and even when we drive past on the weekend she calls out to go in there! We love hearing all about her day and she tells us about her friends and what she does. She definitely
has a soft spot for a few staff members. We have discovered that our daughter has learned a lot from being in nursery, from learning new songs and her social skills in particular. The staff are like second mums to her and it's comforting knowing that she feels safe and secure, waking up and instantly calling for nursery! In regards to our daughter being a fussy eater - Nestlings has definitely opened up a new world for her and she has made a huge improvement to try new things. We are lucky to have the care, love and support we do from the Nest Family.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves the Nestlings and always looks forward to playing with her friends. She often names her key worker as her ‘best friend’. There is scarcely a day that she doesn’t run into the nursery with only a cursory glance back. Every day we chat about her favourite thing - it’s usually a trip to
the museum or the homemade pizza!
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Review from Saadiah H (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been with the Nestlings for more than 3 years! We moved house recently and there was so much going on we were getting a bit worried about him, but the Nestlings staff have been fantastic, really caring with him explaining everything to him, they even helped loads with the toilet training
which we decided to do at the same time as moving home! He wasn't a fan of the potty so went straight to the toilet. It's great he's so independent he goes off to the bathroom by himself (but we still triple-check he's cleaned everything!) He's so happy all the time, and when he has sad or quiet days (very rarely) the nursery really boosts his mood. We owe a lot to the Nestlings without them I don't think we'd be where we are with him. He has made so many friends there and with the staff, it's going to be very sad when he goes to big school. But, we will be back for the holiday club!
Thank you everyone!
Reply from Nest Team, Nursery at Nestlings Eco Nursery
Dreading the day he leaves! Thank you so much for your kind words. We will make sure all the team read them. It means a lot! So lucky to have you all as part of our Nest family!
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nestlings Eco Nursery are an incredible nursery. They really care about their kids and make their days so much fun. The food is varied and there’s plenty of it. Compared to other nurseries, they do a proper tea past 4 which means we don’t have to worry about feeding the kids when they come home - a
job less to do. Above all, they are much more flexible than other nurseries: we can have lieu days and we can also book an extra day/half-day adhoc if we need it, which no other nurseries do. Their flexibility was the main factor we chose them as our circumstances required this and we are so glad we made this choice.
Reply from Nest Team, Nursery Management at Nestlings Eco Nursery
Thank you for your lovely words. We are grateful to have you as part of our Nest family!
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Review from G C (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been attending Nestlings Eco Nursery for almost 18 now and we are very happy with the progress our child has made. Our child takes part in a wide range of activities and visits around the local area and we enjoy getting a glimpse of her day through the photos and notes posted on the app.
The staff know our child well, knowing their likes/dislikes and give feedback everyday on how they are doing. Our child has developed a good bond with their Key Worker and other staff that they interact with regularly. The food provided is healthy and homemade as well. We are extremely pleased with Nestlings and would not hesitate in recommending them.
Reply from Nest Team, Nursery at Nestlings Eco Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words about our Nest! We are so happy to have you all as part of our Nursery family.
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nestlings Eco Nursery has been the best experience for us as parents but also for our daughter. She has been in the nursery for around a year and a half and she absolutely loves all the staff and has such a great time. She has also developed so much since attending the nursery and I think a lot of that
is down to the supportive environment within the nursery. As parents we feel very lucky to have found the nest.
Reply from Nest Team, Nursery at Nestlings Eco Nursery
We are lucky to have you as part of our Nest family! Thank you for your lovely words.
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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care, activities, and resources are always provided by Nestlings Eco Nursery. Communication is always prompt. Wholesome range of freshly prepared organic meals. Our daughter enjoys her time spent at Nestlings Nursery.
Reply from Nest Team, Nursery at Nestlings Eco Nursery
We enjoy our time with your daughter too. Thank you for your lovely words.
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Review from O D (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Firstly, my child cried going to the nursery and after a few days, he settled there and was no longer crying. He is delighted to stay there now. The staff in the nursery are so kind and I really appreciate that my child often goes out to the museums and markets with his friends and teachers. I think
he discovers a lot of things here.
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Review from Liz V (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Nestlings nursery back in October of last year. He absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing all call him by name and are so warm and friendly. As a first-time mum, I was understandably nervous about leaving my 9-month-old all day when I had to return to work. But they instantly put
me at ease, they were there to give support and advice to navigate the transition. Even through staffing changes the support and care has been constant and to a very high standard.
Since starting nursery my little boy has grown in confidence and his social skills impress me daily.
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Review from Daniel T (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely environment with really great staff. We've been really happy with Nestlings nursery and feel the staff have really made an effort to support our daughter as she grows in confidence. Our daughter really looks forward to going to nursery now and is always coming home talking about her friends
and new songs she's learned.
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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is nearly 2 and a half and has been at Nestlings Eco Nursery for around 13 months. She does 4 x full days a week.
She thoroughly enjoys her time at Nestlings. She has made friends with the other children and loves all the ladies and her key worker.
They do varied activities with outside
time every day and the food is good quality and varied also with a balance of meat, fish, vegan and veggie.
The nursery is great at working with us when we would like to implement new things, I.e start potty training. The one thing the nursery could improve is its systems and at times, communication.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has almost been in Nestlings for four years! She's always happy to go which is a huge relief for us. Communication at the nursery is effective and quick either through the app, email or phone. The big smiles at the door from the staff make us feel welcomed. I love it when the girls take
the time to give feedback on what our daughter has done during the day at home time. The variety of different fruits and vegetables that my daughter eats at the nursery is impressive and is well recorded on her daily diary through the app. The children spend large parts of the day outdoors either playing in the garden or walking to the local parks and museum which we feel is fab. I've used other nurseries with our other children. I'd highly recommend Nestlings.
Reply from Misty Ardouin, Nursery Director at Nestlings Eco Nursery
Thank you so much Amy. We just can't even put into words how much were going to miss your gorgeous daughter. Just please do make sure you keep in touch.
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Review from Sarah U (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased that we chose to send our daughter to the Nest, everyone working there is just so wonderful! It is immediately obvious how much each and every staff member cares about the children, and she loves them back! The nursery ladies are so patient and hardworking, and our daughter really
enjoys her time at nursery. We love the ethos of the nursery, especially the delicious foods prepared for the children. Thank you so much for being so perfect!
Reply from Misty Ardouin, Nursery Director at Nestlings Eco Nursery
Thank you for your lovely words. The Nest wouldn't be the same without your daughter's gorgeous character there. She brings smiles every day!
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Review from Lea F (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier that we've chosen this nursery for our child. They are all incredibly welcoming and accommodating. In addition, the staff are wonderful, and our child's key person is incredible.
We're always kept up to date with developmental milestones and day-to-day well-being and activities.
Reply from Misty Ardouin, Nursery Director at Nestlings Eco Nursery
Thank you; it's so lovely to hear how the Nest team make a difference. We love your little lad so much!
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.768)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.768) out of 10 for Nestlings Eco Nursery 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 4 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 4.958 for Nestlings Eco Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.958
  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 3.81 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nestlings Eco Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.2 = 0.435
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nestlings Eco Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Nestlings Eco Nursery accepts?

Nestlings Eco Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nestlings Eco Nursery Open?

Nestlings Eco 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 Nestlings Eco Nursery have capacity for?

Nestlings Eco Nursery has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Nestlings Eco Nursery to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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