A Children's Day Nursery in a period building near the town centre, adjacent to the bus and rail…read morestation. Private car park and spacious, secure gardens

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!

Although I have no use at this stage in my life of a kids after school club several of our friends…read morehave used Little Keypers and are full of praise for it. Based in a scout hut in Pontcanna fields it provides after school facilities until 6pm for children whose parents cannot meet them straight from school. They operate a fleet of mini buses which collect from schools in the Llandaff /Canton/ Pontcanna areas of the city. The staff running the club are very friendly and supervision is of a high standard. The club offers a wide range of arts, crafts, and sporting activities as well as providing a large supply of toys and a pool table. The children are also provided with a snack and drink.

"It's great - please, can I go back? And don't pick me up too early" That is the verdict of my…read more8-year old and who am I to disagree?!? Little Keypers school holiday options at the Scout Hut in Pontcanna Fields are fabulous. The children bring their own lunch if you opt for all-day but a healthy snack mid-morning and afternoon is provided. They accept childcare vouchers which makes this even better. And the children seem to love it. The staff are very friendly and accommodating (and have an amazing memory for names) and I can only hope they continue until the 8-year old has turned into a teenager.

I first took my gymnast daughter here ten years ago. We've been going ever since for sports…read moreinjuries, strange aches and pains that the doctor can't solve and general life injuries. Andrew's sense of humour will see any patient through their pain. He's very good and analytical. He invented a whole new sort of strapping for an unusual ankle injury. This is usually what happens when we go - He has a chat about what the problems are. He examines the problem area. He gives you some treatment (see his website for more details) and finally sends you home with some exercises. It almost always works! He also has in a team of other phisios so the clinic is open all kinds of convenient times for people who have to go to work.

Andrew Seary has an excellent reputation as a very experienced physiotherapist, and his clinic is…read morewell-established and well-respected. He himself works with local sports clubs and has worked with the Welsh Rugby Union for 14 years, even touring New Zealand with the national squad. The great thing about treatment at this physio clinic is the emphasis on SELF help. His clinic is really professional and friendly, offering a full range of physio treatments from massage and soft tissue mobilisation to acupuncture, ultrasound and TENS machine treatment for pain relief. As a patient, you're given rehabilitation exercises to do at home to help you recover, which can include stretches and strengthening exercises and often look at posture and core stability. This aims to put some of the control over the condition into your hands, so you can help yourself to get better. The only down side for me is the clinic's location in Whitchurch, but for others who live locally this will be a positive - and at least for those of us who don't there are two car parks very close by!