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Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Wern Fawr House, Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 5XA
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Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons), Cardiff
Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons), Cardiff
Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons), Cardiff

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

Session name and description Rate Times
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 year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • 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

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening 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)

9.8

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.

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Review from Joe S (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your message will be passed on to the wonderful team.

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Review from R H (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our child absolutely loves going to nursery and rushes out the door with excitement along with his bag and coat every morning he attends.
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a genuinely lovely review!

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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you so much, we appreciate all the five stars.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you! We will pass this on to the Sprinter's room.

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Review from N M R (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Many thanks for your kind words. We really value them and they will be passed on to the team and shared with other parents.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

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!

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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

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.

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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

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!

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

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.

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Review from I O (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I've had a good experience so far except for the frequent cases of HFM that have been going around, it has gotten me a bit worked up about my little one contracting something like that as we've never had to deal with such cases before.

Overall experience has been good so far.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Many thanks for leaving your review. We know it can be difficult with germs spreading but we deep clean everything and follow all guidance.

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending Plantos for over a year and especially enjoys the outside play areas and exploring. The staff a very attentive and supportive, providing regular feedback about his day and any successes or challenges.
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you for leaving a fabulous review. We really appreciate it.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

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.

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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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This nursery has been so welcoming and warm. Our child has settled in well and has built a lovely relationship with her key worker in a short space of time.
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!

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you for reviewing us. It has formed part of our quality annual report.

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Review from Chloe R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves Plantos and gets so excited to go each morning.
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you so much. And today we retained our gold healthy snack award too!

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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At the start of 2023, we moved our son into Plantos from another nursery, where he was unsettled.
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!

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you! We have shared your kind words with the team.

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son's only been with Plantos for just over 2 months now and safe to say he is thriving. The staff are so lovely, he's settled in really well. The nursery is clean, has a healthy and balanced lunch menu, and great communication! Excited to continue our journey with Plantos!

Diolch.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

All these fabulous reviews are being shared with the team.

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Review from Cher W (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both our children (aged 3 and 2) started at Plantos since babies and have been absolutely thriving there.
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. They are both a joy to have here at Plantos!

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been with Plantos from just under a year old and he is now three years of age. In this time, whilst being in Plantos, he has thrived.
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you for your lovely words. They will be shared with the whole team. Diolch

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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Plantos Nursery and its staff are top-notch!
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you for your kind words. Lovely to read about the excitement and thrill! Thank you.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff are amazing and always go above and beyond, they have worked so hard to help settle my boy into the nursery, especially his key worker.
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.

Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Thank you for your kind review. We will pass it on to the team!

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Sarah Phillips Job Title: Manager Joined: 2004
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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.

Amy Birch Job Title: Manager Joined: 2004
Amy Birch

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.

Gemma Evans Job Title: Deputy manager Joined: 2012
Gemma Evans

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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