# The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre

The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre is a full-day nursery at Michaelston Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4SX, in Michaelston-super-Ely, Cardiff. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It is run by Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ely-and-caerau-childrens-centre-sin00002901  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Michaelston Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4SX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 02920671420
- Website: https://www.elyandcaerauchildrenscentre.co.uk
- Run by: [Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cardiff-council-child-care-and-play-services)
- CIW service number: SIN-00002901

## 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-00002901). 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: 85 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 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/969090)
- 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: Run by the council. 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: Michaelston Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.470235,-3.268686

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Drope East, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Drope South, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heol Homfray Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Drope West, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hywel Dda Park, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Francis Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-flying-start-sin00014821dxtx) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:20 | 0.8 miles |
| [Crown House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crown-house-day-nursery-sin00003632) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Western Flying Start](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/western-flying-start-sin00012514bjcn) | CIW ratings |  | 09:30–12:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Flowering Shrubs Windsor Clive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowering-shrubs-windsor-clive-sin00015380jnnx) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Flowering Shrubs Trelai](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flowering-shrubs-trelai-sin00015381gnwv) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Wenvoe Playgroup CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wenvoe-playgroup-cio-sin00010511lnxn) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:15 | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre's opening hours?

The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre take?

The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Does The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre 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 The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. CIW lists The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre: flying Start childcare provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre?

The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre is run by Cardiff Council Child Care and Play Services, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Ely and Caerau Childrens Centre?

You can call 02920671420 and visit www.elyandcaerauchildrenscentre.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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