Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)

7 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BJ
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9.9 103 Reviews
  • Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre), Cardiff
Acorns House is located close to Cardiff City Centre in Park Grove. The nursery is made of three Victorian buildings, carefully renovated to provide a warm, light and airy environment where all children can learn, develop and grow.

Children have access to a range of facilities, including creative, messy construction, playrooms and peaceful cot rooms.

The nursery staff works to ensure each child has a fun, memorable time at the nursery. During their time, children can benefit from home-cooked meals within a glass roofed dining room, overlooking the garden area.

Staff offer children a wide range of play options, including sensory play, holistic and heuristic play, soft play, music and movement, role play, art and sand and water.

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Care Provided by Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joanne Perkins (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 47
  • Total Places for Children
  • 147
  • 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 House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) Reviews (103)

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Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) has 103 reviews.

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Review from Diana S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to nursery! Every morning he is stepping into the building with a big smile on his face and that assures me he is well taken care of! I would definitely recommend Acorns House to my friends!

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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend Acorns House more. Both my children have gone in happily every day and everyone that has looked after them does so with kindness. Staff always go the extra mile and reassure you if you have any concerns.

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Review from Kathryn K (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns Park Grove are absolutely fantastic. From day one, we have had the most incredible experience and my daughter can’t wait to get through the door. The range of activities is great and the access to outdoor play is an added bonus.

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Review from Aimi (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old daughter has attended Acorns House since she was 9 months old. (My son also attended for 3 years previously) the staff and management are amazing and always ensure the children have the best day in a home from home setting! My daughter loves being at nursery and it's all she talks about
at home! I'll be sad when she has to leave to start school.

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Review from Meryl W (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our daughters have attended Acorns House and we couldn't have wished for better. The staff are amazing, caring, friendly, always welcoming and so helpful. The facilities are second to none, making this the nursery that I recommend to all friends and work colleagues. Staff ensure that the children
have sufficient time to settle in (even during a pandemic). Our second daughter started once nurseries could open after the first lockdown - settling in days were offered (as many as needed) and being unable to go in with our child, staff gave me the confidence that she would be absolutely fine. She loves going to nursery to see her friends and key workers. We couldn't be happier with the care given to both daughters when attending/attended.

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Review from S M A (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Acorns since he was 1. Despite being able to access free childcare in a different setting, we chose for him to remain in Acorns as he has thrived there. We have never had any concerns leaving him there each morning and trust the staff and their judgement. Staff are extremely communicative,
engaged, and happy - the staff turnover is low - and clearly enjoy their roles whilst managing parents well. The one difficult conversation we needed to have was made easy, with adjustments made to ensure diverse and inclusive resources were available to all children. The hygiene, food, learning opportunities, and play resources are excellent; my son is always happy to go to nursery each morning. We have nothing but good things to say and have been thoroughly impressed over the almost 4 years, with one year during a pandemic! We would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery where our son has flourished since he joined almost 3 years ago. Staff are the most friendliest and caring people, you know your child is in safe hands. The opportunities the children have every day to learn, play and develop are incredible. We love having regular notifications
of what our son has achieved that day through the app. We know it will be a sad day when it’s time to leave nursery for full time school this September.

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Review from Tamlyn (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional nursery run by a highly skilled manager with attentive, kind, and caring nursery workers, cleaners, and chefs. We can’t recommend the nursery highly enough! Our son has attended Acorns for the last 3 years and our daughter has recently joined. Both of our children consider Acorns to be a
second home and are excited to go into nursery on their nursery days. Thank you Acorns House - we don’t know what we would do without you!

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child joined towards the end of last year and every nursery nurse we have met and who looks after her has been fantastic. She often comes home talking about each of them and we never have any fuss dropping her off - she can’t wait to go in and see her friends. Lovely clean nursery with friendly staff
- great location.

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Review from Katie N (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns was easily the first choice for my children and it has not disappointed. The staff are wonderful - friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, warm, and just brilliant with my three-year-old twins. The nursery itself is lovely, a beautiful setting with big rooms and lovely gardens. My kids have blossomed
with input from nursery staff and the socialisation is invaluable. The Acorns approach is professional but welcoming. My kids love it there and that means a lot to me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Acorns!

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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved both my boys to Acorns from a different nursery and wish I had done it earlier, the older one was 3, and the younger 1 when they started, just the younger boy remains. They both love Acorns and the staff there, always coming home and telling me what they had been up to that day and showing me
the pictures or food they had made, and speaking of the friends played with. The staff couldn't be more helpful, the manager knows each child and their parents by name and makes this such a welcoming and personal approach. I couldn't be happier with the way my children have been cared for and recommend Acorns to anyone who will listen.

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Review from Santosh B (Father of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful experience. Lovely staff. My child goes in a couple of days a week and is always looking forward to these 2 days. He does not even look back to wave goodbye when we drop him in the morning. I would recommend this nursery to all my friends.

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Review from Joe C (Great Uncle of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My great-niece attends the Park Grove Acorns and absolutely loves it! The staff are so friendly and professional. My niece has come on leaps and bounds in every way since attending. Highly recommended.

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Review from Harriet R (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started nursery in challenging times and she has settled right in. The staff have been so welcoming, she doesn't even look back when she goes in. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Ceinwen S (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is two and a half and has been at Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) since he was eight months old and it is like a second home to him. I have been so, so impressed with them, not only in the way they look after the children but for what they teach and how they really get to know
each and every child. His speech and social skills are a reflection of how well they teach the kids to play and learn there and I am forever grateful for the things they do with the children on a day to day basis. This past year they have been a Godsend with Covid-19 and how they have gone about looking after and protecting the kids has been amazing. I would recommend Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Review from Ceri E (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) for our son as we’d heard fantastic reviews from friends and as soon as I visited the nursery I knew it would be the right environment for him to develop and grow as a toddler. The staff are ten steps ahead at all times and I have complete faith
in their knowledge and capabilities. Their warm welcome each morning is a delight and my son never wants to leave at pick-up, what a great sign! I can’t thank them enough for all they do for us as a family.

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Review from Beth G (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love sending my little girl to Acorns House in Park Grove, she always comes out with the best smile and telling us how much fun she has had there, also the activities that they do! As for the staff they are so amazing and they are so welcoming each and every day, we as parents are so thankful
for them with our little girl!

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Review from Michael P (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is a wonderful nursery and the staff are very friendly and kind. They have been amazing through this difficult year. The facilities at Acorn House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) are fantastic and they have a lovely outside play area.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to the nursery and they do all sorts of things that are both fun and educational. The staff know my daughter so well, down to every little thing, which really puts our mind at ease. She loves her nursery teachers and always looks forward to going. Keep up the good work.

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Review from Llywelyn L (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our youngest daughter attended this nursery between the ages of one to three and we were really happy with the care she received. Staff always made a fuss of her on arrival, provided a wide range of activities and really cared about her. She loved going in every day right up until she left to start
school. We were also delighted with the care and attention they gave our eldest daughter last summer while her school was closed, making her incredibly welcome. They even involved her in the graduation ceremony despite her being there for just the summer. Thanks from my wife and I to all the staff for everything they did for the our girls!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.934)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10 for Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.934 for Acorns House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is calculated as follows: ( (370 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 395 Ratings = 4.934

  • b) 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 House (Park Grove, Cardiff City Centre) is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 147 number of registered child places is 29.4, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Joanne

Joanne Perkins

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1999

I started working for Acorns nurseries in 1999 as a Nursery Nurse, progressing to an Assistant Manager then a Nursery Manager.


I have managed Acorns St Mellons, Acorns Oakfield Street and Acorns House since September 2022.


I love being a hands on manager interacting with staff and children, I love art and crafts, seeing what wonderful masterpieces the children can create!


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