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At Plantos Day Nursery, staff understand that the early years are the foundation of every child's intellectual, social and behavioural development and as a result they strive to provide the best caring environment that encourages learning through play, fun and bilingualism.
Staff ratios are constantly checked and maintained throughout the day to ensure your child receives the most attention and care. All staff have up to date first aid qualifications...
Funding & Fees
Full day with 7.30am start £80.00 07:30 - 18:00
Full day with 8.00am start £75.00 08:00 - 18:00
Early bird £5.00 07:30 - 08:00
Morning session with 7.30am start £55.00 07:30 - 13:00
Morning session with 8.00am start £50.00 08:00 - 13:00
Afternoon session £50.00 13:00 - 18:00
Full week of 5 days from 7.30am £390 07:30 - 18:00
Full week of 5 days from 8.00am £375 08:00 -18:00
Wrap-around 7.30am-6pm including 1/2 drop off/collection £84.00 07:30 - 18:00
Wrap-around 8.00am-6pm including 1/2 drop off/collection £79.00 08:00 - 18:00
Wrap around morning session 7.30am with drop off to school £65.00 07:30 - 13:00
Wrap around morning session 8.00am with drop off to school £60.00 08:00 - 13:00
Holiday club (age 4-7) £75.00 08:00-18:00
Includes all meals, drinks, formula milk, wet wipes, nappy cream, sun cream.
Contact Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Lowri Mifsud
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Phillips & Amy Birch (Managers)
Admission Information
- none
Number of Childcare Staff
- 29
Total Places for Children
- 74
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Parking
- There are reserved secure parking spaces to the rear of the nursery in the main car parking area. These allow you to safely walk your child around on the footpath to the main entrance.
Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) Reviews (121)
Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) has 121 reviews.
Plantos feels like a safe place for my daughter. I truly feel that the staff have her best interests in mind. She isn't one to settle quickly but they take the time with her to settle her in, sometimes drip-feeding her into new rooms to get her comfortable. The girls always have time for us parents, and will fill us in in as much detail as we want from her day. They do a range of activities that keep her stimulated but balance nicely with quiet time. My daughter has come on a lot in her time here. It will be a sad day when she has to leave. I'd recommend Plantos to anyone looking for a new nursery for their child.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your message will be passed on to the wonderful team.
This is purely a result of the fantastic care he receives and the happy, caring, and nurturing environment Plantos creates.
Every single member of staff will greet him by name and with a welcoming smile. This helped him settle in far quicker than we had anticipated. Seeing him happily walk through the front door, sometimes without even waving goodbye, is a great indication of how comfortable he is at Plantos. As first-time parents, it really does put our minds at rest.
The effort by the team to update the app daily with lots of photos, descriptions of daily activities, sleep times, what food he has eaten, and even nappy changes, means we can keep track of what he has been up to and feel involved. If we have any questions nothing is too much trouble.
All in all, Plantos has been brilliant and we would happily recommend it to others.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a genuinely lovely review!
I am very happy with the nursery and I have had support from the staff regarding my little one. Overall very happy. I have seen the overall progress of my child and I'm very pleased with it and all the support and encouragement the staff give.
Thank you so much, we appreciate all the five stars.
The nursery was a great help with the transition of my daughter to attend her state school nursery sessions. The wrap-around service is excellent and is very helpful for parents unable to commit to the school run. Staff take excellent care of her on the journey to and from school and my daughter couldn't be happier. Very pleased with this element of the nursery services.
Thank you! We will pass this on to the Sprinter's room.
The care and attention at Plantos are wonderful. The staff are friendly, professional, and passionate. The environment is spotless. My child has flourished. The staff tailor learning to each child, updating us regularly. Each child feels valued and included. They teach different cultures, traditions, and languages, enhancing our children's understanding of the world. Communication is excellent, with regular reports and photos. The staff are always available to discuss any concern. My child loves the spacious outdoor play areas and facilities. My daughter is taught to value differences and be kind to her friends. The team at Plantos is wonderful. They love what they do and have created a loving, supportive environment. My child runs into the carers' arms in the morning and is always excited to talk about her day. I recommend Plantos for a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. It's a place where children learn, grow, and thrive, and the staff truly becomes an extension of the family.
Many thanks for your kind words. We really value them and they will be passed on to the team and shared with other parents.
My daughter has been in Plantos a little over a year and has just turned 2. She has thrived in that time, she has bonded so well with the staff and they've all been fantastic. She has food allergies and an Epi-pen and all the staff are knowledgeable of her needs, vigilant, and very reassuring. At drop off, the staff are always greeting all the children by name with a massive smile and cuddle, I go to work feeling like my daughter's in safe hands with people who genuinely care about her. The app is great and we love seeing what she's eaten that day and what sensory activities they've put together. She comes home singing and dancing, thank you Plantos!
Many thanks for your kind words. We really value them and they will be passed on to the team and shared with other parents. Love it that she leaves singing and dancing!
We have used Plantos Nursery for both of our sons. The staff are fantastic and are so helpful. They have been great with their development and learning. They have been fully invested in their wellbeing and it has great facilities.
Many thanks for your kind words. We really value them and they will be passed on to the team and shared with other parents. Thank you for appreciating all we do for the children's well-being too.
The staff at Plantos Nursery have been amazing in helping my son settle into the nursery. The communication is great and the handover is really nice because you get told about their day. You can call to check on your child any time of the day which is really reassuring.
Many thanks for your kind words. We really value them and they will be passed on to the team and shared with other parents. Yes, we agree that the team is amazing!
Overall experience with Plantos Ltd has been brilliant all the staff are lovely and take care of my child very well, he's made friends and his speech is coming along even better than normal and he is thriving whilst at Plantos.
Many thanks for your kind words. We really value them and they will be passed on to the team and shared with other parents. He has settled in so well too.
Overall experience has been good so far.
Many thanks for leaving your review. We know it can be difficult with germs spreading but we deep clean everything and follow all guidance.
The nursery makes a great effort to engage the children by having a calendar of events throughout the year, with crafts and other activities to go along with.
We're confident that he is receiving the best care.
Thank you for leaving a fabulous review. We really appreciate it.
I just want to give my greatest thanks to Plantos for all the help and support they have given us for the past 2 years with our daughter, she started the nursery when she was 6 months old and as a very paranoid parent I was so worried about nursery however Plantos put me at ease immediately, after the initial tour I was set! Our daughter always came home super happy and content, we were updated of any accidents, change of clothes, what she ate and did during the day which also put me at ease! We eventually dropped her to 1 day a week but every Thursday she was excited to go see all her friends! Plantos helped a lot when we started potty training too! After a quick call asking what I needed to send in etc. I was confident she'd be absolutely fine and she was every time, due to a change in working arrangements we are sadly ending our daughter's time at Plantos but I am so glad this was the nursery we chose for our girl, you have been absolutely amazing and we couldn't be more grateful! Thank you Plantos!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We will miss your daughter too. Good luck with everything in the future. Kind regards, all the team at Plantos.
The app updates are good, and staff complete regular in-depth developmental notes.
I'd like to see an improvement in email updates to parents on things like, bugs going around and sickness policies.
The best thing about the nursery is the outdoor space. They seem to go out in all weather which was important to us.
I trust this nursery and know my daughter is happy attending, thank you!
Thank you for reviewing us. It has formed part of our quality annual report.
The team are amazing and so attentive!
It’s great to know that our daughter gets good food and we don’t have to stress about it when trying new foods at home.
Thank you so much. And today we retained our gold healthy snack award too!
He settled very quickly into Plantos, and the whole team has been absolutely incredible with him.
Myself and my husband feel so comfortable dropping him there, knowing how well looked after he will be, almost like they are an extension of our family.
Most importantly, my son is so happy and loves every member of the staff in Plantos. He looks forward to his days in nursery and comes home content and full of stories about his day.
We couldn’t be happier that we made the move to Plantos, and the staff deserve all the praise in the world!
Thank you! We have shared your kind words with the team.
Diolch.
All these fabulous reviews are being shared with the team.
Both are comfortable with their key workers and all of the nursery staff, as much as they are with Mum and Dad. Communication is excellent throughout the day and they are always quick to respond to any messages or concerns we have. Both children love the outside space and play equipment available. Healthy food choices and a great app to check in on your little one(s) if you feel you need it.
Around morning starts, both our children are so happy to arrive at Plantos and even declare: ‘We’re home now!’ and also come out happy at the end of the day, telling us all the amazing things they did.
It’s such a weight off our minds to know they have a blast each day with their key workers and friends they trust and love.
We cannot recommend the nursery enough. It’s a safe haven for our children and to us, they are family. Thank you all and so much love from us.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. They are both a joy to have here at Plantos!
Plantos has been attentive in getting to know my son. Learning his needs, likes, dislikes, strengths, hobbies, and of course his personality.
They have fostered an atmosphere whereby he can develop and grow in a nurturing environment.
My husband and I are grateful for all of the input, encouragement, and support that our son has consistently received from Plantos.
When we drop him off, we can leave knowing he is in safe and caring hands.
Thank you for your lovely words. They will be shared with the whole team. Diolch
My son only attends two mornings a week and I can honestly say that he has developed immensely since starting in September 2022. If only we could afford full-time!
He is slow on his speech and a small boy and Plantos and its staff have gone over and above to help with both issues. He is eating more and diverse food than he ever would at home and the staff are constantly helping with his speech. The excitement he has on those two mornings is amazing to see, he doesn’t even look back at me anymore and jumps straight in the door. 10/10 recommendations.
Thank you for your kind words. Lovely to read about the excitement and thrill! Thank you.
The app is always updated and gives me peace of mind as it provides so much information and photos of his day.
Very happy with the nursery and would recommend it.
Thank you for your kind review. We will pass it on to the team!
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Meet the Team (3)
SARAH PHILLIPS
POSITION: Operations Manager
TIME AT PLANTOS: 17 years
THE BEST THING ABOUT PLANTOS: The solid reputation it has within the local community supported by parents and valued team members.
FUN FACT: I really like mango however I am allergic to it.
POSITION: Learning & Development Manager
TIME AT PLANTOS: 17 years
THE BEST THING ABOUT PLANTOS: Knowing the positive impact we have on children’s learning experiences prior to state school.
FUN FACT: I was a ballerina with the Royal Academy dance school until I was a teenager.
POSITION: Deputy Manager
TIME AT PLANTOS: 9 years
THE BEST THING ABOUT PLANTOS: The flexibility allows me to work around my children and their needs.
FUN FACT: I won the cutest baby competition on my first ever holiday.
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