# Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care

Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care is a full-day nursery at Golden Gate, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX, in Llanishen, Cardiff. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, 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/stepping-stones-little-nippers-day-care-sin00011059kpgm  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Golden Gate, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Website: https://www.steppingstoneschildcare.rocks
- CIW service number: SIN-00011059-KPGM

## 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-00011059-KPGM). 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: 50 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 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1171332)
- 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)
- 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: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Golden Gate, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.527067,-3.186035

- Station: Llanishen, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ty Glas, 0.6 miles
- Station: Heath High Level, 0.8 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rhydypenau Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Llanishen Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Copperfield Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noahs Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-sin00002071) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.1 miles |
| [Llanishen Village Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/llanishen-village-pre-school-playgroup-sin00003199) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–12:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Shaping Futures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaping-futures-sin00015659qnbm) | CIW ratings |  | 07:00–20:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Daisy Day Nursery - Llanishen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-day-nursery-llanishen-sin00011093ccnp) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Caerleon Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caerleon-child-care-sin00003803) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorns Priory House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-priory-house-sin00002067) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care's opening hours?

Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care'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 Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care take?

Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care 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 Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care: not registered for the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care?

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

### How do I contact Stepping Stones Little Nippers Day Care?

You can visit www.steppingstoneschildcare.rocks.

## Sources

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

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