# The Nest

The Nest is a full-day nursery at David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Ipswich Road, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ, in Roath, Cardiff. It is registered for 61 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. It is run by Nestlings' Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-sin00014254gjcl  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Ipswich Road, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 61
- Website: https://www.nestlingsnursery.co.uk
- Run by: [Nestlings' Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nestlings-nursery-ltd)
- CIW service number: SIN-00014254-GJCL

## 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-00014254-GJCL). 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: 61 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)
- 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: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Ipswich Road, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.499770,-3.146010

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Sandies, 0.4 miles
- Park: Beaufort Square Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Harlequins, 0.4 miles
- Park: Waterloo Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ants Inya Pants, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cylch Meithrin Nant Lleucu](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-nant-lleucu-sin00012584bbmy) | CIW ratings |  | 08:45–12:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-sin00015718jgrs) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Sandringham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-day-nursery-sin00002540) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Playbox Nursery (Bronwydd Avenue)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-nursery-bronwydd-avenue-sin00002081) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Christchurch Llanedeyrn Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-llanedeyrn-playgroup-sin00013980gjsq) | CIW ratings |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Cylch Meithrin Maes y Morfa](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cylch-meithrin-maes-y-morfa-sin00012572qbdd) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Nest's opening hours?

The Nest opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What are The Nest's Care Inspectorate Wales ratings?

The Nest'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 The Nest take?

The Nest is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Does The Nest 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 Nest: registered to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs The Nest?

The Nest is run by Nestlings' Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Nest?

Cathays is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Nest?

You can visit www.nestlingsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

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

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