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The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay)

Unit 2, Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff, CF11 0SR

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Daily rate£48.00 - £82.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:45 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity90 places
211m2 outdoor space
Funded hours not supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Wales · 2026-03-25

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4.5

25 reviews

About this Cardiff Nursery

Description

Our Cardiff Bay nursery is on Dunleavy Drive. We are in a modern building that has been refurbished to our high specifications.

All rooms feature wooden toys for the children, sleeping areas and large, bright windows. The landscaped garden provides a safe and exciting environment for children to explore and play.

Discounts

5% sibling discount and full week discount

Location

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Last inspected 25 March 2026

Inspection ID SIN-00008297-QHRG

Well-being

Good

Care and support

Good

Environment

Good

Leadership and management

Good

Regulator: Care Inspectorate Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay).

The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) costs from £48 per half day session, and from £82 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,610 per month or £19,320 per year. This is higher than the Cardiff average of £72 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £10, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay).

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £1,077 per month or £12,924 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) in Cardiff. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,822.£722 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,660.£899 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,792.£1,077 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,924.£1,255 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,056.£1,432 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,188.£1,610 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,320.
9-11m£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,822.£722 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,660.£899 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,792.£1,077 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,924.£1,255 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,056.£1,432 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,188.£1,610 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,320.
1y£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,822.£722 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,660.£899 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,792.£1,077 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,924.£1,255 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,056.£1,432 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,188.£1,610 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,320.
2y£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,822.£722 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,660.£899 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,792.£1,077 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,924.£1,255 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,056.£1,432 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,188.£1,610 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,320.
3y£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,822.£722 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,660.£899 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,792.£1,077 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,924.£1,255 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,056.£1,432 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,188.£1,610 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,320.
4y+£569 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,822.£722 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,660.£899 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,792.£1,077 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,924.£1,255 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,056.£1,432 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,188.£1,610 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,320.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales on 25 March 2026 with an overall inspection result of Good.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) is registered for up to 90 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) accepts children from 3 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Baby Room: from 3 months to 24 months. Toddler Room: from 24 months to 36 months. Preschool Room: from 36 months to 60 months.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) is open 7:45am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
No, The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) does not accept government funded hours.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Book a visit by contacting The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) directly or using the enquiry form.
Three of the closest alternatives to The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) in Pontcanna and Cardiff are The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) (£84 per day, Excellent rating, 1.9 km away), Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) (£84 per day, Excellent rating, 3.1 km away), and Wibli Wobli Nursery (Cardiff) (£75 per day, 3.6 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Pontcanna page.
On average, nursery costs £72 per day in Cardiff, depending on the provider and age of your child.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) operates in alignment with the Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Regulations and the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare. These regulations, strengthened in 2025, place a high priority on reducing free sugars and ensuring age-appropriate portion sizes. The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) establishes individual dietary profiles for every child to manage allergies and religious preferences. The nursery is responsible for ensuring that all food and drink provided supports healthy habits, with staff receiving dedicated training on the latest nutritional analysis and food safety standards to protect children with specific medical needs.

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