Appletree Nursery is a private day nursery near Ikea in Cardiff. They cater for children from the…read moreage dot, and have all brand new facilities, as this is their new location. There are several different rooms for different ages of children, with new decoration and toys. There is also a safe and padded area outside where the little tykes can enjoy the sunshine. Also, there is an emphasis on music and dance, and giving children the opportunity to express themselves in different ways. The staff here are very lovely, and all have a very genuine interest in the well-being of the children. Although I'm not a parent myself, I've been inside this nursery and have heard nothing but good things about it.

My boyfriend is the proud father of a lovely but incredibly demanding two-year old, who happily…read morespends her weekdays being looked after by the lovely staff at Cardiff University's Day Care Centre. Having seen first hand just how demanding a toddler can be, I can't express my admiration highly enough for the brave souls who go into full time childcare. His little bundle of joy is always well looked after, and her face lights up when we take her there - in fact, sometimes (despite our best efforts) we get the feeling she has more fun there than anywhere else. Being a working parent can be a tough deal, so knowing your beloved offspring are being well-cared for during office hours is invaluable. You don't just have to take my word for it though - this nursery won the prestigious NDNA (National Day Nurseries Association) Welsh Nursery of the Year 2010 award. Catering from ten-week to five year-olds, the nursery is open to the children Cardiff University staff and students - and I can't recommend it highly enough!