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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Care Provided by Acorns Llandaff

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

Good to Know

  • 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 (50)

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Acorns Llandaff has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorns Llandaff has 50 reviews.

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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending Acorns Llandaff, she goes in each morning smiling with a wave and a look back at me quickly, her confidence has grown so much with the help from nursery. She loves the home cooked food each day and will ask the nursery chef for more food constantly.

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Review from Shona O (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn Nursery have been fantastic for our family! Our little girl started there back in September 2024 at 9 months and she loves it. She is exposed to plenty of fun and educational activities. She loves her grub so the varied menu they have every day is fantastic! We get daily pictures and updates
via an app which is reassuring. All the staff are so friendly and supportive! Overall a great nursery and we would highly recommend!

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery. So clean, everyone friendly, beautiful facilities. Fantastic having updates on the app. My twins are so happy going in and never want to leave. I couldn't take them anywhere else.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our toddler has been attending this Nursery for a year and we are incredibly happy! from the staff to the grounds to the development of our child since they have attended. Our child was previously in another local Nursery and the difference in care, cleanliness of the building, how welcoming the staff
are, How safe the environment is to how much they involve parents in activities. It is without a doubt the best! Acorns Llandaff is a part of our family now we love them!!

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Review from Paul R (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery, her group nursery staff and management are wonderful, food is always freshly prepared and she is always coming home haven't learnt new things I feel confident that she is safe and happy.

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Review from Clara L (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little family all absolutely love Acorns Llandaff. The staff are so friendly and kind and the nursery is a warm, welcoming and bright place. Our daughter loves all the fantastic fun and educational activities and has already made great friends.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited Acorns a while before our child was due to start and felt comfortable straight away that this would be the right place for our child and got a good vibe about how they operate and care for your child.
It is like having a family member look after your child.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is absolutely thriving with her attendance at the nursery and has been developing her skills and confidence in a multitude of group and independent activities. We love the variation of activities including education and play that the nursery takes time to facilitate for the children and
it's wonderful to see how much my child has grown as a result.

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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, lovely staff. Our child loves going there.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with the service provided by Aorns Llandaff. The staff are excellent and provide great care for our child. The facilities are first class and always maintained to a high level. The food and drink is also excellent, with an interesting and varied weekly menu. The fees are higher than
other nurseries in the area, but in our experience Acorns Llandaff provides excellent value for money.

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Review from Matthew K (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns Llandaff is a wonderful nursery with staff that are friendly and professional. Our child joined last year and accustomed very quickly to the staff here, who helped nurture him in a friendly, safe and clean environment.
I am particularly impressed by the clean environment, where children rotate
into different rooms or the garden throughout the day, whilst the other rooms are cleaned.
Acorns looks beyond just daycare, and puts a lot of effort in bringing the best out of a child to which we really appreciate.
They also use a phone app to keep us updated with our child throughout the day with photos and activity updates - so parents don't miss out in the fun.
Many thanks Acorns Llandaff for your support to our little one!

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to say Acorns Llandaff is an unbelievable nursery! The staff are absolutely fantastic! My son loves going and is always happy being dropped off there. I love to see the updates throughout the day too! Always smells super clean as well.
Can't fault it at all!

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My second child is currently at Acorns Llandaff and my experience for both children has been nothing short of excellent. The environment is caring and nurturing. The range of activities is great, especially the messy play. The food menu is very healthy and varied. The staff are very kind, positive and
caring. The managers are extremely professional and maintain this level of professionalism day in and day out, I always leave drop off and pick up feeling so impressed at the constant high level of service they provide. My child's key carers have all taken the time to really get to know him and his personality, his likes and dislikes and all members of staff knew him by name almost immediately- a small thing that makes such a difference as a parent. I know that my child is well cared for, safe and happy at nursery and I cannot speak highly enough of Acorns Llandaff!

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

From the very beginning, I was impressed with the professional and organised nature of the nursery. Their policy of 'just turn up for a visit any time - we're always ready' made a strong impression. The booking and settling-in processes were clear and informative. We moved my older daughter from another
nursery that we were fairly happy with and it was the first time that my youngest daughter had attended nursery. I have said to my husband that I have no worries at all that when the girls are at nursery they are always given excellent care. This surpassed how we had felt previously. They take part in a range of activities, eat well-balanced meals and socialise with their peers.
We always receive a clear handover, in addition to the app updates that we get throughout the day. The information that we get back from Acorns reinforces my impression that our children are known and cared for as individuals.
I recommend Acorns Llandaff to everyone!

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Review from Sophia V (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had received personal recommendations for Acorns and since my little one started at Acorns Llandaff, the nursery has lived up to my expectations. We were both made to feel very welcome from the first visit and settling in sessions. The staff are fantastic and bring real care to their work every day.
They are all happy to answer any questions I have and have kept me informed every day of how my little one is getting on with a daily overview given at pick up. The environment is nurturing and great for development at these early ages with activities planned every day to learn and develop skills. Meals cooked are fresh, varied and healthy. There is low staff turn-over and robust policies in place for safety. Overall after our first 4 months I have been left very confident that my little one is in great care, happy and flourishing.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been Acorns Llandaff for over two years and we have loved our time there. We have felt that they have our daughter's best interests at heart - if she is feeling poorly or if she she having a good day, we know she is being looked after. The facilities are beautiful and well looked after.
They offer great activities and the food is very tasty. We will miss sending our child to Acorns.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, wonderful facilities, lots of learning opportunities for the children, imaginative activities and fabulous staff who take the time to really know the children. The kids adore the key workers, management and housekeepers.

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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorns Llandaff is a wonderful nursery. The staff are very caring and the environment is excellent: lots of fun, activities and nurturing. The food is great. It’s very reassuring to know my son is in excellent care when he is there. Communication with staff and management is excellent.

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Review from Matt N (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Acorns Llandaff 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.968 for Acorns Llandaff is calculated as follows: ( (302 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.968

  • 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 Llandaff is based on 26 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 26 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Wales 2024

Recipient: Acorns Llandaff

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Llandaff

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns Llandaff accepts?

Acorns Llandaff accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Acorns Llandaff Open?

Acorns Llandaff is open: 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.

How many Children does Acorns Llandaff have capacity for?

Acorns Llandaff has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Acorns Llandaff to the centre of Cardiff?

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

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