# Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue)

Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue) is a full-day nursery at 22 Bronwydd Avenue, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 5JP, in Pen-y-lan, Cardiff. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Good, care and Development Good, environment Good and leadership and Management Good. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-nursery-bronwydd-avenue-sin00002081  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Bronwydd Avenue, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 5JP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 02920 464540
- Website: https://www.playbox.co.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00002081

## 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 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-00002081). 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)
- 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: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 22 Bronwydd Avenue, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 5JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.501447,-3.161914

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cyncoed Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roath Brook Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Roath Pleasure Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sovereign Chase, 0.4 miles
- Park: Roath Mill Gardens, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ninian Nursery (Roath Park)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninian-nursery-roath-park-sin00002080) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sandringham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-day-nursery-sin00002540) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Nant Lleucu](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-nant-lleucu-sin00012584bbmy) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–12:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Christchurch Llanedeyrn Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-llanedeyrn-playgroup-sin00013980gjsq) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-sin00015718jgrs) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-sin00014254gjcl) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue)'s opening hours?

Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue) opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue)'s Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue) take?

Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue) is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue) 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 Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue): registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue)?

Cathays is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue)?

You can call 02920 464540 and visit www.playbox.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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