Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan

The Old Gospel Hall, Rose Terrace, Llanharan, Pontyclun CF72 9RH
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  • Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan, Pontyclun
Selca Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming private day nursery located in the heart of Llanharan. The nursery provides high-quality childcare from 6:45am to 6:00pm all year round, closing only on bank holidays, with both full-time and part-time places available to suit the needs of families.

Since opening in 2003, Selca Day Nursery has become a trusted and valued part of the local community. The setting offers a happy, homely environment where children feel safe, secure, and confident to be themselves. A bright and spacious space, alongside an experienced team, ensures every child is known as an individual and supported with care and understanding. Learning at Selca Day Nursery is centred around play. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, be creative, and follow their natural curiosity in a relaxed and nurturing environment, allowing them to learn and develop at their own pace without pressure.

Healthy eating is an important part of daily life at the nursery. Holding a 5-star food hygiene rating (December 2025), Selca Day Nursery provides nutritious, balanced meals that support children’s growth while helping them develop positive habits from an early age.

Strong relationships with families are at the heart of the setting. The friendly team are always happy to welcome visitors, answer questions, and offer a tour of the nursery to anyone wishing to find out more.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day (730am-6:00pm): £56.00
Long Day (7:00am-6:00pm): £57.00
Half Day (7:30am-1:00pm/1:00pm-6:00pm): £36.00
Discount Booking for full weeks

Fees are reviewed annually
Sibling discounts offered at 10%

Contact Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amelia Paskell (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 38

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:45-18:00
    Tuesday 06:45-18:00
    Wednesday 06:45-18:00
    Thursday 06:45-18:00
    Friday 06:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan Reviews (46)

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Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan has 46 reviews.

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Review from Kim C (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team at Selca Daycare are absolutely fantastic and go above and beyond to look after and educate our children. Lots of varied activities, outings and learning topics, make for an incredibly rich and fulfilling developmental experience for them. Absolutely no complaints and many, many thanks!
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Review from Serhiy B (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great teachers consistently devise new, learning, and exciting activities for children! We are delighted and proud that our son attends this nursery. The nursery uses a very convenient application to inform the parents about the child throughout the day. Thank you very much! You are the best!
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going since October 2024 and has thrived since going. The staff are all extremely friendly and attentive to my child. I have wonderful updates every time he goes and my mind is put at ease. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended this nursery since 9 months old.
The staff are very attentive, settled my child easily when she first started attending, and give me regular updates on her care and activities. She has developed massively with the teams support, and I am happy she is in safe hands each day. I'd
highly recommend Selca.
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Review from Julian R (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Selca for 2 years plus. To say he enjoys it there is the biggest understatement ever. To see your child so happy is a joy and he has lived his best life at Selca. He wakes up at 6 and the first thing he will say is School!
He talks about all the experiences he has daily and adores
the staff and the Duck...
I can honestly say it's been so wonderful to see and I will be forever grateful for the experiences you have given him.
Thank you.
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Review from Caitlin B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Selca are an absolutely fantastic nursery setting, I recommend them to everyone and anyone who asks. Having previously used another local nursery for my first child, I can honestly say the service is worlds apart from Selca. They keep you updated and informed throughout the day with regular pictures
of the activities taking place. The communication is incredible including from management. Fantastic value for money, which in today's world is exactly what you want. I really really cannot thank the staff at Selca for the level of care they provide for my child. I trust them wholeheartedly to care for her.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Selca Day Nursery since 6th June 2022. The staff at Selca have been amazing with her and she has loved every day there. I have always felt confident that she is well looked after and she has gained so many social skills and friends whilst there. The communication from management
has always been great too and they have always been so accommodating with our working hours. We appreciate you all so much!
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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really positive experience with Selca so far, daughter has been attending for 9 months and really settled in well. The staff are kind and friendly, the flexibility is absolutely everything working parents need - thank you.
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Review from Nadia R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The wonderful team at Selca provide wraparound care for my little boy from school five days a week. They are so welcoming and accommodating and have really taken the time to help my child adjust to a new nursery setting. They have gotten to know my son and vice versa since opening, and he absolutely
loves it there! The food they provide is amazing; they always do extra little activities with the kids, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with Selca!
They have amazing resources, make craft objects, and provide excellent space for learning and play!
On the management side, they are quick to respond to emails and always so lovely.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been using Selca Day Nursery for around four years. My eldest went to Llanharan, and my son is now in the sister one. I can honestly say I would recommend the nursery to anyone. Every single member of staff has always been pleasant, enthusiastic and welcoming to our children and us.
I have never once felt anxious leaving the children there and knowing they are in the best hands.
The children have always had fun, and I love the daily pictures/updates. Communication is excellent and feels lucky that the children have such a lovely nursery on our doorstep.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is non-verbal and so I was apprehensive about leaving him in a nursery setting. However, the wonderful staff at Selca Day Nursery have made him feel comfortable and adapted ways that work well with my little fella. He absolutely loves one member of staff in particular, and I feel his time
with Selca Day Nursery has helped him to be able to settle into a school setting more easily when the time comes. There are daily reports via an app on my phone which usually include photos so I can see what fun he's been up to. I use the free childcare offer but unlike some nurseries, he has meals and snacks included in his day without any extra cost to myself. Overall I would highly recommend Selca Day Nursery to anyone looking for childcare within the Llanharan area.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended for 8 years and due to this has attended full days from 8 months old to wrap around, breakfast club and after school club. My 18 month old also now attends. Amazing staff, caring, flexible and understanding. Children are always happy there and are messy coming home which shows how
much fun they have had with activities and Learning through play. There have been many improvements over the years which have always had the children at the heart which is exactly how it should be and they have directly benefited the children. I have to mention how outstanding the manager is and has been over the last 8 years, you are an asset to the nursery.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child absolutely loves her nursery. She attends mostly breakfast club and wrap around and absolutely loves all the assistants who help, educate and care for her.
We're so pleased that we've chosen Selca for our child. Thank you each and everyone for making this experience so enjoyable for us and
our child.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery. My little girl has been attending since October 2021 and goes 3 days a week. On the days that she doesn't go she misses it. The staff at Selca are lovely and clearly passionate about what they do. My little girl is in the butterflies class and has come on so much since starting
there. I love that they update on an app each day and send individual photos of what she has been doing each day along with a detailed description including what she has been learning, how she's been feeling and what she has eaten. Each month they concentrate on a different topic, which makes the little ones so inquisitive and interested, every time I collect my little girl from Selca she is so excited to tell me about what she has learned that day. Thank you so much for creating such a welcoming, educational environment for my little girl.
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Review from J R (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 10-month-old daughter has settled so well into nursery since starting in February! We were worried about her settling as she is very attached to her mum, but within a couple of weeks, she has settled amazingly into the baby room! She loves all the other children in her room and adores the baby room
staff! We honestly can’t thank the three staff in the baby room enough for settling her in so well, she doesn’t even look back and cry anymore when being handed over! We love seeing all the pictures that the staff upload of her every day carrying out activities! We have saved every photo from her first session until now in an album for us to look back on! We love how much the staff go above and beyond to make sure she is happy and contented every time she’s in the nursery! We always feel so relaxed dropping her off and know she is having fun! They have also been a great help with her weaning and trying new foods!
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My children love the nursery!
I haven’t actually seen the nursery facilities as children started during Covid, but the photos look lovely!
The app always shows activities, pictures and information.
I have got to know some of the staff members through pick up and drop off but a lot of staff I am
still unaware of their names.
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Review from Annika A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has such fun at nursery! There are so many activities, crafts and outings to keep him entertained and to help with his development and learning. The staff are so friendly and enthusiastic, and this has really helped our son to settle in quickly.
We would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended Selca since they were 8-months-old until they started school full time. They now attend their breakfast club, after school club and holiday club and love it and every member of staff that looks after them!
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child started in Selca just after her first birthday, she has flourished! She adores all the staff, and we’ve always been incredibly impressed with the care and facilities in the setting. We’ve never had any concerns whatsoever in the almost 2-years she’s been coming.
The menu is adventurous
compared to some of the types of food served to small children in other settings, which we really appreciate as it mirrors what we try and encourage at home in hopes of avoiding having another fussy eater, which so far, seems to be working!
She's just received her school place offer and will be starting in September, and honestly, I feel everyone at Selca has done an amazing job of preparing her for school, particularly through the pandemic in which most of her little life has been lived through. We can’t fault the nursery, facilities or staff. Keep doing what you do!
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and the staff there are excellent! Always willing to chat about both of my daughters and any progress or issues they are having.
Very supportive with different stages, such as potty training or the transition to school.
The staff are friendly, hard working, and above all, want the best
for all the children.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10 for Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.961 for Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan is calculated as follows: ( (323 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.961
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Selca Day Nursery - Llanharan is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Amelia

Amelia Paskell

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

Hello, I am Millie and I am the Nursery Manager at Selca Day Nursery – Llanharan. I lead a fantastic team at Llanharan, in which we provide and offer a home-from-home environment for all children in our care.


I am a passionate Manager and thrive to support my team with their development and the quality care they provide for the children. I joined Selca in 2018 as a Nursery Apprentice where I have since completed my Level 2 and my Level 3 in childcare. I have worked in several roles within my setting. Firstly the Baby Room Leader to many children who are now thriving in big school, I have overseen the wider setting working as a Team Leader and now, the Nursery Manager. I have since completed my Level 3 in Play Work and am currently undergoing my Level 4 in Leadership and Management.


I am proud of the exciting and safe environment we create for the children and am passionate about leading and supporting my team to provide the best development and childcare for our children.


Please get in touch and arrange a visit to my lovely setting where I will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Emma

Emma Heaslip

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Hello, I am Emma


I joined SELCA in 2022 and have loved every step of my journey, working my way up to Deputy Manager. I truly enjoy working in a nursery because I get to support children as they learn, explore, and grow every day. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing their little achievements and happy smiles.


As Deputy Manager, I work alongside Millie to support the team, oversee daily routines, and ensure the nursery is a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for every child. I love being part of a team that values creativity, care, and development as much as I do.

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