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The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth)

8 Bradenham Place, Penarth, CF64 2AG

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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
Capacity44 places
62m2 outdoor space
Funded hours not supported
Inspection RatingGood

Care Inspectorate Wales · 2026-03-25

Last updated

About this Penarth Nursery

Description

The Green Giraffe Organic, Montessori Nursery is situated in the heart of Penarth conveniently located for residential areas and commercial businesses, surrounded by beautiful parks in a very prestigious residential district.

The Green Giraffe – Penarth is in a very attractive Victorian building which is fully modernised to the highest standard, yet retain character and amazing homely, bright, Eco friendly feel. The nursery is very easily accessible via cars or public transport such as trains and busses or active travel.

The Green Giraffe is an organic day nursery offers gentle loving care for 44 children a day through English language and offer the opportunity of care through the medium of Welsh. We give our children freedom to flourish and naturally inspire them to the love of learning.

We have taken a fresh approach by following the Montessori teaching method and combined it with our knowledge of Early Years Foundation Phase alongside the work of other child theorists to provide all children in our care with a varied and balanced learning program.

At The Green Giraffe Organic Day Nursery, we believe in ‘Childhood!’. Our organic environment is very carefully prepared, enabling each child to follow their own developmental agenda.  Our staff team nurture confidence, independence and self-esteem as a true preparation for life.  We provide an emotionally warm environment with fantastic eco-friendly resources and a beautiful and natural outside environment where children are allowed to be themselves.

What parents say about The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth)

An AI summary of parent reviews

The Green Giraffe Day Nursery in Penarth is highly regarded by parents for its exceptionally warm, supportive, and personable environment. Families consistently praise the dedicated staff, who are described as genuinely caring and skilled at building trusting relationships with the children. Parents value the clear and responsive communication from the management team, which provides significant peace of mind. The nursery excels in supporting developmental milestones through varied activities, including frequent trips to local parks and the pier. Overall, it is celebrated as a loving setting where children are happy, well-supported, and truly thrive during their early years.
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Based on reviews in the past three years from Google, third-party review sites, and feedback from parents in the latest inspection results.

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5.0

6 reviews

Discounts

5% sibling discount and full week discount

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Last inspected 25 March 2026

Inspection ID SIN-00013315-CYRJ

Care and support

Good

Environment

Excellent

Leadership and management

Excellent

Well-being

Good

Regulator: Care Inspectorate Wales

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) 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 The Vale of Glamorgan 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 (Penarth).

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 The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) in Penarth. 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.

The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales on 25 March 2026 with an overall inspection result of Excellent.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) is registered for up to 44 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Blueberry Bush: from 1 months to 12 months. Pumpkin Patch: from 12 months to 36 months. Plum Tree: from 36 months to 60 months.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) 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 (Penarth) does not accept government funded hours.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) 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 (Penarth) directly or using the enquiry form.
Browse nearby options using nurseries near CF64 2AG.
On average, nursery costs £72 per day in The Vale of Glamorgan, depending on the provider and age of your child.
The Green Giraffe Day Nursery (Penarth) 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 (Penarth) 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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