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Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna)

Green Giraffe Day Nursery, 2 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ

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Daily rate£49.00 - £84.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:45 to 18:00
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity86 places
215m2 outdoor space
Funded hours not supported
Inspection RatingOutstanding

Care Inspectorate Wales · 2026-03-26

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4.1

17 reviews

About this Pontcanna, Cardiff Nursery

Description

The Green Giraffe is a beautiful building which has been converted to form modern day-care facility that meets all requirements, yet retains character and an amazingly homely, Eco-friendly feel.

We care for up to 86 children per day in our private nursery school. With ages ranging from six weeks in our delightful Blueberry Baby room, through to 5-year-olds in our Sunflower Garden Preschool room.

We currently have a number of childcare places available for children of all ages. Not only do we offer exceptional childcare in wonderful surroundings we also pioneer the Forest School ethos with our fantastic outdoor facilities and back opening to the Sophia Garden/ Bute Park.

Discounts

Sibling discount and full week discount

Location

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Last inspected 26 March 2026

Inspection ID SIN-00015417-YHMK

Leadership and management

Excellent

Well-being

Excellent

Care and support

Good

Environment

Good

Regulator: Care Inspectorate Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna).

Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) costs from £49 per half day session, and from £84 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 £1,653 per month or £19,840 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 Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna).

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 £1,107 per month or £13,288 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) in Pontcanna, 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£582 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,989.£743 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,920.£925 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,104.£1,107 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,288.£1,289 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,472.£1,471 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,656.£1,653 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,840.
9-11m£582 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,989.£743 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,920.£925 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,104.£1,107 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,288.£1,289 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,472.£1,471 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,656.£1,653 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,840.
1y£582 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,989.£743 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,920.£925 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,104.£1,107 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,288.£1,289 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,472.£1,471 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,656.£1,653 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,840.
2y£582 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,989.£743 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,920.£925 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,104.£1,107 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,288.£1,289 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,472.£1,471 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,656.£1,653 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,840.
3y£582 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,989.£743 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,920.£925 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,104.£1,107 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,288.£1,289 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,472.£1,471 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,656.£1,653 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,840.
4y+£582 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,989.£743 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,920.£925 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,104.£1,107 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,288.£1,289 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,472.£1,471 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,656.£1,653 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,840.

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.

Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales on 26 March 2026 with an overall inspection result of Excellent.
Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) is registered for up to 86 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Sunflower Garden: from 30 months to 36 months. Plum Tree: from 36 months to 60 months. Blueberry Bush: from 1 months to 14 months. Strawberry Field: from 14 months to 20 months. Pumpkin Patch: from 20 months to 30 months.
Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) is open 7:45am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
No, Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) does not accept government funded hours.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) 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 Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) directly or using the enquiry form.
Three of the closest alternatives to Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) in Pontcanna and Cardiff are Wibli Wobli Nursery (Cardiff) (£75 per day, 1.4 km away), The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Roath) (£82 per day, Good rating, 1.5 km away), and The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Cardiff Bay) (£82 per day, Good rating, 3.1 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.
Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) 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. Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Pontcanna) 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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