# Shaping Futures

Shaping Futures is a full-day nursery at 10, Earlswood Road, Cardiff, CF14 5GH, in Llanishen, Cardiff. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:00–20:00, Mon–Sat; 07:00–18:00, Sun. Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. CIW gives no overall rating.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaping-futures-sin00015659qnbm  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10, Earlswood Road, Cardiff, CF14 5GH
- Opening hours: 07:00–20:00, Mon–Sat; 07:00–18:00, Sun
- Registered places: 40
- Website: https://www.shapingfutures.uk
- CIW service number: SIN-00015659-QNBM

## Care Inspectorate Wales and official records

Its CIW ratings (as listed by Care Inspectorate Wales in November 2026) are: well-being Adequate, care and Development Adequate, environment Adequate and leadership and Management Adequate. 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-00015659-QNBM). 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)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893542)
- 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)
- 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 Saturday: 07:00–20:00
- Sunday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 10, Earlswood Road, Cardiff, CF14 5GH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.525202,-3.190902

- Station: Ty Glas, 0.4 miles
- Station: Birchgrove, 0.5 miles
- Station: Llanishen, 0.6 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Llanishen Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Watkins Square Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rhydypenau Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caerleon Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caerleon-child-care-sin00003803) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Daisy Day Nursery - Llanishen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-day-nursery-llanishen-sin00011093ccnp) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 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 | 0.2 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-sin00002071) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Llanishen Village Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llanishen-village-pre-school-playgroup-sin00003199) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–12:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-nursery-sin00008085knbd) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shaping Futures's opening hours?

Shaping Futures opens 07:00–20:00, Mon–Sat; 07:00–18:00, Sun.

### What are Shaping Futures's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

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

### How many children can Shaping Futures take?

Shaping Futures is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Shaping Futures 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 Shaping Futures: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists Shaping Futures: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Shaping Futures?

Ty Glas is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shaping Futures?

You can visit www.shapingfutures.uk.

## Sources

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

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