Acorns Llandaff

5 Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LD
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Acorns Nurseries were proud to open Acorns Llandaff on Fairwater Road in September 2021. This majestic Victorian building has been transformed to provide a bright and homely nursery over 3 floors for the families of Llandaff and the surrounding areas.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire McTiffen (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 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 Llandaff Reviews (52)

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Acorns Llandaff has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Llandaff has 52 reviews.

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Review from Matt N (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we stepped through the door, the warm and welcoming atmosphere enveloped us. The staff's genuine care and dedication were immediately evident, reassuring me that my child would be in excellent hands.
The facilities at Acorns, Llandaff are exceptional, designed with both functionality
and aesthetics in mind. The outdoor area is a treasure trove of adventure, providing ample opportunities for outdoor play and discovery.
Communication with the staff is seamless and transparent. Regular updates ensure that parents are involved and informed every step of the way.
In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Acorns Llandaff to any parent seeking a nurturing, enriching, and supportive environment for their child. My experience has been nothing short of exceptional, and I'm grateful for the positive impact they have had on my daughter’s early years so far.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Acorns Llandaff since 2022. She has loved every second. The staff are incredible. The manager is so welcoming, friendly and approachable if you have any queries or concerns. The menu changes alongside seasons which is nice and there is always a variety of things available.
My daughter is always bringing something home that they have made in school, they seem to keep them very well entertained and must have the patience of saints!
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Review from T W (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and facilities at Acorns are excellent. The staff are very accommodating to specific needs. Based on the photos and feedback, the regular indoor and outdoor activities keep the children engaged and entertained.
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Review from G R (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Acorns for about a year and absolutely loves it. It’s a great building, clean and tidy with a surprisingly big outdoor space. The staff have been incredible, always so full of energy and supportive of our child. It’s been very reassuring to know that our child is in safe hands.
Parking is available and hasn’t been an issue at pick-up or drop-off.
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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Llandaff truly are an exemplary nursery. The interior is always warm and welcoming with a wonderful array of books and toys. Their daily activities incorporate such a vast schedule of crafting, outdoor play, storytime and even yoga - all of which creates a nurturing and stimulating environment
in which to grow and develop. Most of all our appreciation goes to the staff who go above and beyond for the children. Their heart is in their nursery and it shows. Thank you to all.
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Review from Katherine M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nurturing childcare. Fantastic facility with caring staff. Great communication via app and in person. Healthy food with lots of variety.
Confident that my daughter will develop and be looked after to the highest standards as my son was over the last couple of years.
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Review from Saul W (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Both my daughter and son have attended Acorns and absolutely love it. The attention from staff is first class as well as the meals prepared for the children. The activities throughout the day keep the children active and engaged.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Llandaff is a wonderful setting and building for children to attend. Staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble.
Our children have both attended Acorns (different settings) and we’ve always had a great experience.
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Review from Kelly E (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This really is more than a nursery. The managers and key workers are so nurturing, after a few weeks, they felt like part of the family. My son started at Acorns in the midst of Covid. Staff were supportive, professional and went out of their way to settle him. There was never a shortage of cuddles
and love, it’s a home-from-home. The food is incredible and reads like a restaurant menu. As a result, my son has a healthy appetite and loves trying new foods. My son quickly started to recognise letters and numbers and his speech improved in a few short months. Christmas, Grandparent's Day, Mother’s Day, celebrations are a delight and the staff go out of their way to bring nursery and family life together. And if you are fortunate enough for your little one to be cared for by two staff members in particular you have struck gold. My son has had the best start in life thanks to Acorns Llandaff, I will be forever grateful for their kindness, fun and care.
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Review from Vanessa W (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience is that Acorns excel at what they do. My husband and I are so glad that we moved our little boy to Acorns Llandaff. We now feel at ease leaving him during the working day in their care and he's so happy there. The manager, deputy manager and all staff are approachable, caring, kind and
fun. The nursery is welcoming, warm and spotlessly clean. They have different rooms for different tasks and it's so inviting, my little boy didn't want to leave when we went on our initial visit, it's a 'home from home'.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Acorns nursery since she was 12 weeks old. She moved to Llandaff when it opened last September. Every member of staff has been phenomenal. The nursery has worked tirelessly with me through her challenges with eating and repeated episodes of viral wheezing. They have afforded
us the opportunity to continue working because of the above-and-beyond care they provide and their due diligence to their children. Thank you to everyone. We couldn't be more grateful.
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Review from Manita V (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Acorns Llandaff since September 2021 and my husband and I are very impressed with this nursery. The staff have been so friendly, so professional and always very cheerful. We feel very safe leaving our daughter here and she always comes home happy and excited. We are so grateful
for this wonderful, comfortable environment that the nursery has created for her and as first-time parents, it’s been a fantastic experience.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are over the moon with Acorns Llandaff. Both our children have attended since late last year and they have settled in amazingly. This is largely down to the cosy inclusive feeling they strive for and our eldest loves taking her shoes off and putting on her slippers as soon as she steps foot inside
her room. They do lots of activities every day and send through videos and photos via the app. The food menu is well thought through and really nutritious. Independence is encouraged but balanced well with support. The facilities and environment are first class, all set within a beautiful historical building that has been delightfully refurbished with a really fresh warm and cosy feel.
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Review from Katherine P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank the staff here enough. I was quite nervous about my daughter starting and they have made every effort to settle her in and to put my mind at ease. The nursery is very well run and all the staff are very friendly and professional. The food, facilities, and activities are brilliant. Thank
you!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so accommodating and adapted to accommodate and care for my child in the best way possible. The managers are efficient, knowledgeable, and professional at all times. They are also nurturing and clearly have a great passion for the work they do. I would especially like to recognise my child’s
key worker who has been patient, caring, and adaptable to help make my child feel comfortable in the nursery setting.
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Review from Katherine G (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with amazing staff and facilities! We have only recently moved our children to Acorns Nursery and the staff have been so welcoming. I would highly recommend Acorns Llandaff to anyone who is looking to send their children to nursery.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has numerous food allergies and we’ve been so impressed with how staff at Acorns Llandaff manage it. It’s such a relief to know he’s being well looked after and catered for. He clearly loves being there.
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Review from Ines R (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had the first experience with Acorns back in 2018 with my oldest daughter, now I have my youngest in Acorns since January and I must say: excellent. Lovely staff, friendly, always with different activities! Amazing nursery.
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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend Acorns Llandaff enough. My little boy attended their previous nursery 3 years ago and now my little girl has been here in Llandaff since September when it opened. The staff go above and beyond to reassure you of any worries you might have and each member of staff genuinely cares
about the children. It is more expensive than most nurseries but the cost doesn’t come into it when you have to leave your child in the care of these girls here at Llandaff they are worth every penny!
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with Acorns Llandaff. Being a first-time mum all the new decisions are so scary, this is definitely one of the best decisions I've made for my little girl. She absolutely loves going to nursery, she cannot wait to go to all the staff. The staff are absolutely amazing! I can't thank them
enough for what they do in the nursery. As for the nursery itself, it is absolutely beautiful, so calm, new, and clean.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Acorns Llandaff 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.970 for Acorns Llandaff is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.97
  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 Llandaff is based on 25 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 25 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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Claire

Claire McTiffen

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2001

Claire has managed five of our nurseries during her career at Acorns and particularly enjoys exploring the outdoors with the children.

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