# Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery

Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cardiff University, 43-45, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BB, in Cathays Park, Cardiff. It is registered for 64 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cardiff-university-little-scholars-nursery-sin00002086  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cardiff University, 43-45, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BB
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 02920 874 135
- Website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/little-scholars-nursery
- CIW service number: SIN-00002086

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

Care Inspectorate Wales gives each area its own grade: Excellent, Good, Adequate or Poor. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up.

Report: https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00002086). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: Dates not published in the register (see the inspection reports on the CIW website). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/969112)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Main language: English. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Who runs it: Corporate body. Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Cardiff University, 43-45, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.487207,-3.176992

- Station: Cathays, 0.1 miles
- Station: Cardiff Queen Street, 0.5 miles
- Station: Cardiff Central, 0.8 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parc Mackenzie, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Alexandra Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Gorsedd Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: City Hall Lawn, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cogan Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Parc Mackenzie Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cardiff there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns House, Park Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-house-park-grove-sin00002076) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Nestlings' Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nestlings-nursery-sin00010528vgcx) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Green Giraffe Day Nursery- Roath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-green-giraffe-day-nursery-roath-sin00012196yqvs) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wibli Wobli Cardiff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wibli-wobli-cardiff-sin00015971bljt) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-nursery-sin00013720qwfy) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodville Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodville-road-nursery-sin00002148) | CIW ratings |  | 09:10–12:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery's opening hours?

Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Excellent. CIW gives no overall rating.

### How many children can Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery take?

Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Does Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery offer funded childcare?

In Wales, the Childcare Offer gives eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare, and Flying Start funds childcare for 2-year-olds in eligible areas. CIW lists Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery?

Cathays is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cardiff University Little Scholars Nursery?

You can call 02920 874 135 and visit www.cardiff.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)

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