# Little Explorers at the Park Little Explorers at the Park is a full-day nursery at Llwynfedw Gardens Park, Llwynfedw Gardens, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4NW, in Heath, Cardiff. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. It is run by Little Explorers in the Park Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-at-the-park-sin00011680rsww Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Llwynfedw Gardens Park, Llwynfedw Gardens, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4NW - Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 40 - Website: https://www.littleexplorerscardiff.co.uk - Run by: [Little Explorers in the Park Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-in-the-park-ltd) - CIW service number: SIN-00011680-RSWW ## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate 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-00011680-RSWW). 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: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory) - 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) - Flying Start: Flying Start childcare provider. 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) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30 ## Getting there Address: Llwynfedw Gardens Park, Llwynfedw Gardens, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4NW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.513837,-3.197840 - Station: Ty Glas, 0.5 miles - Station: Birchgrove, 0.6 miles - Station: Heath Low Level, 0.7 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Llwynfedw Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Heath Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Hill Snook Park, 0.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sweet Pea (Heath)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-pea-heath-sin00006500) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–17:45 | 0.3 miles | | [Sweet Pea Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-pea-daycare-sin00015583ncjw) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Teddy Bear Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-nursery-sin00002110) | CIW ratings | | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Blossom Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-nursery-sin00008085knbd) | CIW ratings | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Daisy Day Nursery - Llanishen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-day-nursery-llanishen-sin00011093ccnp) | CIW: no ratings yet | | 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 | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Little Explorers at the Park's opening hours? Little Explorers at the Park opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. ### What are Little Explorers at the Park's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings? Little Explorers at the Park's CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating. ### How many children can Little Explorers at the Park take? Little Explorers at the Park is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 40 children at any one time. ### Does Little Explorers at the Park 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 Little Explorers at the Park: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Little Explorers at the Park: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has. ### Who runs Little Explorers at the Park? Little Explorers at the Park is run by Little Explorers in the Park Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers at the Park? Ty Glas is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Explorers at the Park? You can visit www.littleexplorerscardiff.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate Wales, as of 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.