Acorns Parc Nantgarw

Heol Y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7QX
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  • Acorns Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff
Acorns Parc Nantgarw is ideally located on the Coleg Y Cymoedd site just off the A470 and near to the M4, within easy reach of Cardiff and the Valleys.

This charming open plan nursery has a covered outdoor area to ensure exciting play whatever the weather and has large gardens with a little wooden bridge for outdoor play, or racing round on trikes.

The experienced team ensure little minds are stimulated every day with exciting activities, early years teaching and purpose built equipment.

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Care Provided by Acorns Parc Nantgarw

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Angeleen Thomas (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • 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 Parc Nantgarw Reviews (102)

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Acorns Parc Nantgarw has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorns Parc Nantgarw has 102 reviews.

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Review from Rachel E (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Acorns in Nantgarw for nearly two years and he absolutely loves it. I completely trust the staff with my son and he is extremely happy, which is paramount to my partner and I. Everyone is friendly, approachable and very professional. Children are safe and well cared for and
their educational needs are met to a high standard. I can not recommend Acorns enough.

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Review from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a very welcoming and settling environment for little ones. Staff are always pleasant and engaging. My daughter started at the nursery when she was 10 months, after a couple of weeks she really settled and now loves going there. The nursery keeps parents well informed with day sheets
and email updates. I can leave her feeling reassured and confident that she is well cared for and will be offered different activities to do throughout the day.

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Review from Zowie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. We had previously tried a different nursery and the difference was unbelievable.
The staff can’t do enough for us, they are friendly and all know our three-year-old and two-year-old so well. From the girls who look after the children to the managers and the
cooks, they are all friendly. The girls are so professional, mature and fantastic with the children, they do so many fun activities and do lots of playing outdoors which is really important to us.
Our two love going there and when our eldest who is nearly 4 starts school in September and leaves the nursery it will be a sad day as he has been going since he was about one and a half. The fact the kids are happy speaks volumes and I am regularly telling people how fantastic the nursery is.
Thank you for all your fantastic work.

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise the nursery and all the amazing staff enough. My son has settled in so well and absolutely enjoys himself every week. The activities, food and thoughtful things that he is sent home with are brilliant. We would highly recommend this nursery. I never worry about leaving my son at nursery.

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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery from day one. I'm now on child two who I have sent to this fantastic nursery. From the moment you get out of the car, you can smell how clean the place is, fresh food cooked on-site and very smart and friendly staff love.

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Review from Phillip S (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team are really friendly and give you a really comprehensive update at the end of every day on what type of activities your child has been up to. They really do take notice of the little things about your child and always reassure you if your child is upset when you leave. Couldn't ask for more!

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Review from Chelsea H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns is by far the best nursery any parent could ask for. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The cleanliness and hygiene is impeccable. I am so impressed with everything from the activities for the children to the food served. It is every parents' dream to drop off their child at nursery
and not have to worry about anything. My son thoroughly enjoys every day spent there and is so content to be there. I have no complaints or issues. Thank you for your amazing work.

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Review from Daniel S (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son moved to this location from another nursery.
He prefers coming to this nursery we have noticed because of the big open spaces for him to explore and play in, with the other nursery although the staff were fantastic, it was a converted house which meant rooms were not designed for a lot of children
to roam around in.
He gets to mix with other children and try new things every day. It's such a valuable learning experience which unfortunately we can't offer him at home, so we couldn't be more grateful to the staff at Acorns who always make us feel welcome.
Acorns Nantgawr has been fantastic for our son, I would recommend it to anybody and have mentioned them on more than one occasion to fellow parents that live locally.

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Review from Susan C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Parc Nantharw Acorns since she was eight-months-old, now three. The care has been outstanding, and our daughter absolutely loves going into nursery every day.
The staff are so warm and friendly and are miracle workers at getting babies/toddlers into routines.
The range of
activities and developmental exercises keep the children busy and engaged. They offer a superb menu with great variety of food choices. They are also very good and covering off dietary requirements.
I honestly can’t praise them high enough, and when it is time to move on, we will be devastated to leave them!

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Review from Natasha (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns Nursery came very highly recommended to me and I am very glad I decided to place my child here. The standard of care given is amazing by all members of staff. My son loves going here and I would not send him anywhere else. I can not praise the nursery and staff enough. 100% excellent overall!!

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Review from Zosia L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this nursery for nearly two years and has thoroughly enjoyed every day she has attended.
Staff are friendly and approachable regarding any issues. The nursery is always clean and tidy.
My daughter loves all the staff members and tells me how she enjoys her time spent
with them.
The Nursery is always filled with fun things to do and has a great outdoor area which can be used in rain or sunshine with plenty of activities.
They always have activities relevant to the events throughout the year and the children love it.
My child also enjoys bringing home books to read with me at home and taking her book bag into nursery which is also a great way of preparing them for school.
They provide great feedback regarding what the children are doing from today and this evidences how much my child has developed regarding skills, knowledge, education and socialisation.
I highly recommend this nursery, everything is fantastic, staff, management, cleanliness and food.

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Review from Cheryl W (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandaughter loves this nursery, staff are fabulous.
Nursery is well equipped and the menus are outstanding.
She has grown in confidence every day and looks forward to going everyday.
Definitely recommend this nursery, outstanding.

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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very shortly after my son started at Nantgarw Acorns, he got ill for three weeks and then there was a family bereavement. The staff at Acorns could not have been more understanding even though it delayed his settling in. He's had his first tear-free drop-offs and pulls my hand to get to the door in
the mornings. I have noticed his speech and movement becoming more confident and his personality coming out more and more and I feel that is in part to do with the activities and fun he has at nursery. The building is lovely, the activities are varied and the staff are even better. I think their cooking might be better than mine too. Highly recommended.

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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t ask for more in a nursery. I was so anxious about going back to work and leaving my two little ones. I viewed a number of nurseries but knew Acorns was the right one for us as soon as I walked through the door. I’ve never regretted my decision to leave my precious two in the care of Acorns.
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Boys attend Acorns Nantgarw and their key workers are the most amazing women on this earth. I’m so grateful knowing they are in the care of these incredible girls when they can’t be with me; they are all so devoted to the children they care for.
My boys have learnt so much in the 6 months they have been attending, and the care they receive is first class. The facilities and activities are incredible, there is always something going on, being made, being taught etc.
If you drew a picture of your perfect nursery, it would look just like Nantgarw Acorns.

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Review from Josh W (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery.
My daughter absolutely loves this place, she is thriving and the activities they do are outstanding.
The menus are excellent and offer a wide variety of choice.
Staff are lovely and management are always available.

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Review from Romina S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been in the nursery since she was 9 months old and is now 3 yrs 7 months - she loves it and we have never had any concerns. There is a well-rounded learning programme. The place is safe, clean with good communication.

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Review from B F (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended from 8 months to age 3 and has always been very happy and well cared for. We’ve been impressed with the range of activities & the food which have always been age appropriate. She has developed so much in her time there and now likes teaching me the songs she learns. The staff are
all lovely and though our daughter can be quite shy in some situations it is obvious that she feels completely comfortable and safe with the staff here and she looks forward to going in and is always very happy.
It’s always very clean, I don’t know how they manage to keep it that nice with so many children! Communication with staff is excellent.

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Review from Ceri F (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been at Parc Nantgarw Acorns since she was 9 months old. She absolutely loves every minute that she is there. All staff are knowledgeable, friendly and very professional in every aspect of their working day. My daughter and son in law now treat the staff as if they part of our family
and know that they care for my granddaughter in a safe and happy environment.


My granddaughter continues to develop a lovely personality and has become a funny, intelligent little person. Every day the children are kept busy with different activities and have their own sleeping cot/area when the activities just get too much!


Food is prepared fresh and is nutritional and varied. At the end of the day, parents/guardians receive a report card stating everything important that concerns your child for that day. My granddaughter is always happy when picked up.


Overall, I can’t praise the staff at Parc Nantgarw Acorns enough. Keep up the good work Parc Nantgarw Acorns, you are amazing!


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Review from Rachel J (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns Nursery is absolutely excellent. I am delighted with the way they care for my daughter. They provide a happy, safe, comforting environment. My daughter is developing at a significant rate with her speech, vocabulary and play skills. She interacts with other children well. Acorns have contributed
to this process of development significantly. The nursery nurse is superb with my daughter.

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Review from Vikki H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Every single member of staff I encounter is friendly, knowledgeable and professional and provide fantastic care for my fourteen-month little one. They arrange a wide variety of stimulating activities and my little one will often come home with new skills
and sounds that she has been taught in the nursery. The nursery provides excellent, healthy and varied meals that you can see are cooked fresh on site as you walk past the kitchen full of fresh produce. Standards of cleanliness are also excellent. Management are extremely helpful and pleasant, and will always respond quickly if you have any questions.
In short, I never, ever have to worry about my little girl when leaving her in the care of Acorns. She always leaves there happy and smiling after a full day of fun. I would not send her anywhere else.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for Acorns Parc Nantgarw is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.971 for Acorns Parc Nantgarw is calculated as follows: ( (465 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 479 Ratings = 4.971

  • 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 Parc Nantgarw is based on 40 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 40 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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Meet the Team (2)

Angeleen

Angeleen Thomas

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1993

Angeleen is an experienced Nursery Manager and has managed multiple Acorns nurseries. Angeleen enjoys meeting the nursery families and seeing the children develop.


Shellie

Shellie Mayled

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

Shellie has been Nursery Manager at Acorns Parc Nantgarw since 2019. She is extremely creative and enjoys igniting the children's imaginations. Shellie is also a qualified Forest School Leader.


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