# Lighthouse Nursery

Lighthouse Nursery is a full-day nursery at Thornhill Church Centre, Excalibur Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9GA, in Thornhill, Cardiff. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Excellent, care and Development Excellent, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lighthouse-nursery-sin00006704  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thornhill Church Centre, Excalibur Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9GA
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 02920759995
- Website: http://www.thornhillchurch.org.uk/lighthouse
- CIW service number: SIN-00006704

## 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 Excellent, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. 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-00006704). 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: 24 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 16 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/968906)
- 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: Limited company. 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: 08:30–16:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Thornhill Church Centre, Excalibur Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.537862,-3.195386

- Station: Lisvane & Thornhill, 0.6 miles
- Station: Llanishen, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mayflower Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pendragon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Copperfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heol Hir Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bryn Glas Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Priory House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-priory-house-sin00002067) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Llanishen Village Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llanishen-village-pre-school-playgroup-sin00003199) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–12:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Appletree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-nursery-sin00007784) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-sin00002071) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-little-nippers-day-care-sin00011059kpgm) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Caerleon Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caerleon-child-care-sin00003803) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Lighthouse Nursery's opening hours?

Lighthouse Nursery opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Lighthouse Nursery open all year?

No. Lighthouse Nursery is open term time only.

### What are Lighthouse Nursery's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Lighthouse Nursery take?

Lighthouse Nursery is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Nursery: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Lighthouse Nursery?

Lisvane & Thornhill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lighthouse Nursery?

You can call 02920759995 and visit www.thornhillchurch.org.uk.

## Sources

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

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