Childcare in Cardiff
Nestlings’ Nurseries are multi-award-winning childcare settings in Cardiff, providing warm, multicultural, and eco-friendly spaces dedicated to nurturing and educating children from 3 months to 5 years old. We also offer fun, forest-focused holiday clubs for school-aged children (3-5 years) during school holidays.
At Nestlings, we bring the world-renowned Scandinavian approach to childcare to Cardiff, focusing on outdoor learning, play-based education, and emotional well-being—key principles of the Nordic approach to early education. Extensive research shows that Scandinavian early years education fosters some of the happiest, most resilient, and well-rounded children globally, and we are proud to offer Cardiff families the same exceptional foundation for their children's lives.
Our team is composed of highly qualified and experienced professionals, carefully selected to provide the best care, attention, and education for your child. We are committed to the ongoing development of our staff, providing continuous training to ensure they remain up-to-date with the latest regulations and motivated in their important roles.
Nestlings takes pride in offering healthy, home-cooked, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks, prepared daily by our skilled chef. We also offer a variety of dietary options to cater to individual needs.
All organic meals, milk, and biodegradable hygiene essentials are included in our nursery fees.
To keep parents informed, we provide a secure online Parent App where you can receive daily updates about your child, communicate with their key worker, and access our policies, newsletters, reports, and invoices.
At Nestlings, we embrace diversity and believe in celebrating what makes us unique. We value all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, and celebrate a range of festivals to foster an inclusive environment.
"Looking after and respecting the world we live in" is a core ethos at Nestlings. We are dedicated to teaching children the importance of protecting our planet, ensuring they grow up with a strong sense of environmental responsibility for the future.
Our dedicated staff bring passion, care, and expertise to everything they do. Each team member is committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
We build positive, trusting relationships with children and families. By working closely with parents, we create a safe and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Above all, our team shares a genuine passion for helping children grow and flourish. From play and learning to emotional support, we make every day at Nestlings meaningful and joyful.
Misty Ardouin, born and raised in Carmarthenshire, moved to Cardiff in 2010 with ambition and passion to provide the best care, love and education she could for young children in the area.
Misty studied Education with Drama at Bath Spa University, focusing on the Early Years and child-centred education styles of Maria Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Rudolf Steiner - graduating in 2009
Following University, Misty went on to gain more knowledge and experience through studying her Level 5 in Leadership of Children's Care, Learning and Development as well as other relevant child-centred courses and working in a variety of childcare settings; from running children's holiday clubs abroad to managing a number of different Nurseries in the Cardiff area.
After 10 years of experience, research and further studying, Misty decided it was time to take the leap and open her own Nursery. In 2019, Misty put her heart and soul into opening Nestlings Nursery on St Andrews Crescent in Cardiff City Centre.
Misty's childcare settings incorporate her belief of providing each child with the quality care, education, love and attention they each deserve as well as her passions for the environment, community, cultural variety and Welsh spirit.
Since opening the doors at the end of 2019 (3 months before a global pandemic), Nestlings has gone from strength to strength - increasing their numbers in 2020, receiving an outstanding inspection report in 2021 and winning numerous awards since. Misty Ardouin opened her second Nursery in Cardiff at the beginning of 2024, within the David Lloyd Leisure Club in Roath.
Misty remains very much involved with the nurseries, working closely with and supporting her managers to ensure the children and families receive the very best care and experiences. She is always keen to explore new ideas and approaches to childcare, education and wellbeing. Alongside running the nurseries, Misty is also now an approved foster parent, something that reflects her passion for nurturing children and helping them feel safe, happy and supported as they grow and develop.
