Darling Buds Nursery

Seaway House, 55 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AH
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9.0 60 Reviews
  • Darling Buds Nursery, Cardiff
Darling Buds Nursery is in a great location. It is in the heart of Cardiff Bay, and has access to buses and a train station. It is a short walk to the city centre, and the the A4232 is nearby.

The nursery is large and spacious allowing the team to be flexible and accommodate the parents' needs. Each area has large windows letting in lots of natural light and is furnished to a high standard.

The four age-specific rooms within the nursery cater for children from six weeks to five years of age and a room for the afterschool/holiday club for children 5+

The nursery offers flexible wrap-around day care as well as breakfast and afterschool clubs - ideal for busy working parents.

The team are all highly qualified to deliver a quality standard of care, learning and development which shows as the children are so happy.

Parents are welcome to visit the nursery and meet the team, with new admissions invited to spend some time in a group environment and get to know the staff that take care of the children

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Care Provided by Darling Buds Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Cherie Salley
  • Person in charge
  • Claire Potter and Michelle Rayment (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Darling Buds Nursery

  • We offer a range of sessions to cater your needs including:
    Full Day Sessions -£63.00
    Morning Sessions - £42.00
    Afternoon Sessions - £42.00
    Full Time Place (Monday to Friday) - £300.00
    Pro Rata - As per sessions
    Drop Off or Collection from local schools - £6.00
    Breakfast Club £9.50
    Afterschool Club - £17.00


    Holiday Club (5-12 years) Full Day - £41.00
    Morning Session - £25.00
    Afternoon Session - £25.00


    We offer a 10% discount for siblings attending the nursery (excluding holiday club, breakfast club and after school club)

  • All fees include meals, snacks, drinks, formula milk, nappies and wipes.
    We have availability to cater for full and half day sessions, as well as sessions booked on a rota basis and temporary contracts. We offer a breakfast club, afterschool club, holiday club and a full wrap around service to a number of local schools.
    If you think we can help you please let us know.

Darling Buds Nursery Reviews (60)

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Darling Buds Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.950) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Darling Buds Nursery has 60 reviews.

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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Darling Buds have been so supportive to me and my two sons who attend 3 days a week. The nursery team are very kind and friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble and it feels like all the staff really care about all the children they look after. They have definitely built up a good rapport with my
two sons.

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Review from James E (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have now had 2 children go through Darling Buds and there has never been a day when either one of them has left without the biggest smile. Stories of learning and fun with friends and the staff. Myself being from England, my sons very quickly learnt more Welsh than me, along with the ability to count
up to 50 by the time me eldest left the nursery. We get daily updates through the nursery app, but also the staff always give an update on how my child was in the day. Their diet and food is excellent in nursery, often leading me to want to know what the menu and recipes are, which is emailed out. I have never ever had concern or been anything other than in complete confidence that my children are safe, in a welcoming, educational, diverse and fun environment. I'm going to be sad when my youngest leaves.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Darling Buds! Our child has a great time and is happy and settled. The wrap around service has worked brilliantly. All of the staff are approachable and take great care of the children. We wouldn't want to go anywhere else!

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Review from Valentina F (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Darling Buds has been our secure port in the last 4 years and a half, including challenging times such as the second Covid lockdown. One of my two children was born with scoliosis and she has been wearing a brace since she was 18 months. This put an extra burden on the staff, who had to take it
on and off multiple times a day to change her nappy. Everyone has always been kind and supportive to us, full-time parents with no family around, and this has a huge positive impact on our lives and on the life of our children. The child with scoliosis has been making progress also thanks to the help of the nursery. The food is extremely healthy and variegated. The service is flexible and the staff does its best to accommodate our needs. The wrap around allows us to work without any worry. The Darling Buds does not only provide childcare but has been making a real difference in the education of my children. The staff is always smiling and the communication has always been superb.

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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters attend the Darling Buds, they are always extremely helpful. My daughters love it, highly recommended. They have been there for few years, and we never had any issue with the Darling Buds.

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children have attended Darling Buds, my eldest is almost 13 to my youngest child who is 2 and still attending. I cannot thank all the staff enough for all their hard work and dedication. Every staff member always go above and beyond to ensure the children learn and develop as well as making
nursery a "home from home" feel. I truly believe darling buds have helped mould my children into the wonderful little human beings that they are today.

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Review from Bianca C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest daughter started nursery and all of the staff have been nothing but amazing with her since she has been there. She has progressed immensely with her speech and has learnt so many new things to do herself. The staff make me feel so comfortable and my daughter is so happy there. My eldest
daughter has also been here for 7 years and still loves going to after school club with her friends!

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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has been attending since September 2020. Due to Covid-19 she hadn’t spent much time around other people or children so was nervous at first. The staff were so welcoming and we have seen a massive difference in our daughter. She gets so excited when she knows she is going to nursery. She
has moved from buttercups to violets and is thriving. The staff are always happy to answer any questions and are very caring towards our child. She comes home with diary entries that we love as it shows us what she has been doing that day. Plus, plenty of crafts come home too which is lovely. We are expecting our second child and will have no worries sending our second child here as our daughter is so happy there. Massive relief when you see them go in happy and come out happy.

Reply from Cherie Salley, Owner at Darling Buds Nursery

We are so pleased you and most importantly your little one is happy here and that she has settled into her new group well.


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Review from Josie W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since eight months old and is now four, he loves Darling Buds Nursery and the girls so much, he will cry if he can’t go. I know my son is in a safe, secure environment and the girls go above and beyond with all the children. My son has learnt so much since he started and I
can’t imagine him going anywhere else. I highly recommend everyone to this nursery. What more do you want than friendly staff, home cooked meals, a safe and happy environment. I would give ten stars if I could.

Reply from Cherie Salley, Owner at Darling Buds Nursery

Thank you for these lovely words. We are so pleased that he enjoys coming to us.


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Review from Shazia Z (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Darling Buds Nursery in September 2020 and from the first day, he happily walked in and came out with a huge smile on his face. He had attended a different nursery prior to this and wasn’t always eager to go and would rarely eat his lunch there. At Darling Buds Nursery he was always excited
to go and ate all his lunch, which was a great relief knowing he hadn't gone hungry. The staff at Darling Buds Nursery are so welcoming, loving and caring towards the children and so friendly towards the parents. He has learnt lots whilst at the nursery too, he can count to ten in Welsh and knows his colours in Welsh too. Unfortunately, now that my son has turned three, he has had to leave Darling Buds Nursery this month and go to the local school nursery and he was quite upset. He misses Darling Buds Nursery and his friends lots and asks regularly when he can go back.

Reply from Cherie Salley, Owner at Darling Buds Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you and your child enjoyed their time with us. I will ensure that these words are passed onto the staff.


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Review from Oktawia G (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my boys have been attending Darling Buds Nursery ever since 2016. They both absolutely love it! The staff are providing fantastic care and the management is absolutely brilliant. Having used a different nursery in the past, I can definitely say that Darling Buds Nursery are second to none!

Reply from Cherie Salley, Owner at Darling Buds Nursery

Thank you for your feedback, we are really pleased you are so happy with our nursery.


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Review from Emad A (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Darling Buds Nursery in February 2021. He has been enjoying every minute. The staff are professional and kind. Feedback about activities and food is given every day. I can’t thank Darling Buds Nursery enough.

Reply from Cherie Salley, Owner at Darling Buds Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass on your feedback to the staff.


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Review from Eva C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is eighteen months old and my daughter is five and a half years old and both are in the nursery. Staff are very friendly, helpful and caring, they all look after my kids very well. Whenever I needed any help they were there for me and for my kids. I am very happy I got space for my kids in Darling
Buds Nursery, I can only say good about them. Well done ladies.

Reply from Cherie Salley, Owner at Darling Buds Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We love having the children here.


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Review from Karianne A (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children have currently started at the nursery. I was extremely dubious at first. I am a qualified nursery nurse and worked in many nurseries, so I’ve had my fair share of experiences first hand. From the moment the door opened my children were welcomed straight away. My two-year-old doesn’t
do well with change but the moment her bottom lip went the staff took control in a settling, happy and nurturing way. Because of the coronavirus I haven’t actually been inside the nursery myself, however from what the children have told me, they are beyond happy and excited being there. As a result of covid. I wrote each room and networker/s a letter explaining the ins and out of each child. They were extremely grateful and have supported my every wish. The owner herself picks up and drops off my children, my children have developed a strong connection with her and are so excited in the mornings they eagerly wait at the door and call her name! Highly recommended.

Reply from Cherie Salley, Manager at Darling Buds Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. It's lovely to see the children so happy and settled with us.


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Review from Amie C (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been provided with excellent care in each of the Buttercups, Daisies and Violets rooms. She thoroughly enjoys and has been kept busy with activities such as cooking (and eating) and crafts, which is clear in her memory book and we loved coming in for parents evening to see and hear
about her progress!
The staff are lovely and show such compassion toward the children and an abundance of patience.
The food always smells delicious and the rooms of cleaning at the end of the day, which is brilliant! It feels like such a homely environment, would not hesitate to recommend.

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Review from Carl B (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding! Writing a review of Darling Buds Nursery has to be one of the easiest things I have done. My daughter has attended from 9 months through to age 4. We visited 4 potential nurseries before deciding easily on Darling Buds because of how warm and welcoming they were and with how quickly they
made an effort to make my daughter feel comfortable even at the visits. You could see immediately that the employees genuinely care for the children and were fun, smiling, engaging and happy. It immediately put us at ease. They happened to be the most competitively priced of all the options we visited but the price was not the deciding factor.
If you are going to leave your child with other people to look after them you know you want them to treat them with the care and compassion that you would. I felt Darling Buds did exactly that. I have recommended them to anybody that will listen. Friendly, flexible, engaging, educational, caring. Most importantly, my daughter loves attending. Outstanding!!

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Review from Stevie B (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going here. She has such a great relationship with the ladies in her room, and she always has a smile on her face when she sees them. Her face lights up when we stand outside the doors to go in. I can't ask for any more than that.

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Review from Holly (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Darling Buds in August of last year and immediately fitted it. The staff were very welcoming and made us feel at ease with the decision we had made to change him from the daycare he previously had attended. He is always happy when we drop him off/pick him up and always tells us of his
busy day. His key worker, along with many other members of staff, are always happy to fill us in on what the children have been doing, what they have eaten and any other details we may like to know. We are so happy that we made the decision for our son to attend here.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been going to Darling Buds since he just turned one and has always loved it. All the staff are so friendly, welcoming and caring and the management is very accommodating to our needs. We can’t thank them enough. We would definitely recommend Darling Buds as a lovely nursery to go
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Review from Phil H (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ll keep this short. The nursery is of the highest quality, facilities are fantastic but what makes it is the staff. They are all so friendly and genuinely care for the children and the family as a whole. My wife and I feel genuinely lucky to have found Darling Buds. Thank you all.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.950) out of 10 for Darling Buds Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.917 for Darling Buds Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (77 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 4.033 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Darling Buds Nursery is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.333

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Darling Buds Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Darling Buds Nursery accepts?

Darling Buds Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Darling Buds Nursery Open?

Darling Buds Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Darling Buds Nursery have capacity for?

Darling Buds Nursery has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is Darling Buds Nursery to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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