# St Francis Flying Start

St Francis Flying Start is a sessional pre-school at St. Francis R C Primary School, Wilson Road, Cardiff, CF5 4JL, in Ely, Cardiff. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:20, Mon–Fri, term time only. It is run by Darling Buds FS Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-flying-start-sin00014821dxtx  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Francis R C Primary School, Wilson Road, Cardiff, CF5 4JL
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:20, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Darling Buds FS Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/darling-buds-fs-limited)
- CIW service number: SIN-00014821-DXTX

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- CIW registration: Registered (Reference SIN-00014821-DXTX). Source: Care Inspectorate Wales, checked 13 November 2026 (https://digital.careinspectorate.wales/directory)
- Inspections on record: None yet. 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 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1717111)
- Childcare Offer for Wales: Not registered for 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 Friday: 09:00–15:20
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Francis R C Primary School, Wilson Road, Cardiff, CF5 4JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.478227,-3.256351

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Westfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hywel Dda Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flowering Shrubs Windsor Clive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowering-shrubs-windsor-clive-sin00015380jnnx) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Crown House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crown-house-day-nursery-sin00003632) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Western Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/western-flying-start-sin00012514bjcn) | CIW ratings |  | 09:30–12:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Dandelion Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-day-nursery-sin00002862) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ely-and-caerau-childrens-centre-sin00002901) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Trelai](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-trelai-sin00014830qtqc) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Francis Flying Start's opening hours?

St Francis Flying Start opens 09:00–15:20, Mon–Fri.

### Is St Francis Flying Start open all year?

No. St Francis Flying Start is open term time only.

### How many children can St Francis Flying Start take?

St Francis Flying Start is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does St Francis Flying Start 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 St Francis Flying Start: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists St Francis Flying Start: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs St Francis Flying Start?

St Francis Flying Start is run by Darling Buds FS Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St Francis Flying Start?

Waun-gron Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

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

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