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
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 ensuring health and safety at all times.

The setting's culture is one of continual improvement and innovation. The philosophy is to provide an upbringing at an early age that gives a head start to children giving them more opportunities later on in life.
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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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Lowri Mifsud
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Phillips & Amy Birch (Managers)

Admission Information

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Number of Childcare Staff

  • 29

Total Places for Children

  • 74

Age Range

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

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 (118)

9.8

Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) has 118 reviews.

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Review from Kerensa N (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery when he was thirteen months old and he settled right in and loves it. The care and attention that they receive is quite good and reassuring. Staff at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) conduct a number of activities with the kids which helps him progress with his development and
learning. The nursery also uses an app which allows viewing of your child's progress for each attendance. The app allows you to view their learning and development needs, send messages to staff and vice versa, as well as view the pictures that staff have taken of your child to see what they have been up to.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Plantos Nursery for almost two years now and I couldn't have chosen a better nursey for her. The staff on-site are absolutely fantastic, fun and caring. My daughter only attends one day a week and it's her favourite day of the week. It definitely feels like a home from home
for her and although she only attends one day a week, you can still see the difference in her development. The staff update the app on what my daughter has been up to in the day so that I feel involved. The nursery is flexible and they always accommodate my daughter.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you! We are always proud of our team and it is indeed a home from home for all!
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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery since the end of last year for full daycare and wrap-around sessions from a local school. I cannot rate or praise Plantos and its staff any higher. They do a fantastic job even in the stressful times we are in at the moment with the pandemic. My son loves to attend which
reassures me he has an amazing time when he is there.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for your kind words! We will pass them onto the whole team.
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Review from Harriet C (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, my son loves attending and looks forward to his Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) days. The staff are absolutely lovely and will often go out of their way to be flexible for us, which has been a Godsend over the last year. I would definitely recommend.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for your kind words. We all really appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
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Review from Lianne I (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff members are so friendly, fun and helpful. They respond really quickly to any emails you send them or can be on the phone at any time during the day. Parents are sent daily logs which include details on what your child has eaten throughout the day, when they have slept, nappy changes
and what they’ve been doing with their day. It’s so lovely to read these to feel somewhat involved in their day at nursery.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for your kind words. We all really appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
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Review from Rebekka N (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) since January and she absolutely loves it! The app keeps me up to date on what she’s doing and eating while at nursery which gives me peace of mind and all the staff are very friendly. Highly recommend.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for your kind words. We all really appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
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Review from Bosede P (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault this nursery at all. My son has been there since he was six months and he is now three years old. The staff are exceptional and they inform you of what's going on with your child. The different activities the kids do both indoors and outdoors are amazing, I sometimes feel I'd like to
join them. The online presence and updates are fabulous. Communication with parents is excellent. My son loves his nursery so much. They have been fantastic during the pandemic. If I had a second child, there is no doubt they will be going to Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons).
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for your kind words. We all really appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
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Review from Sam H (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely people, who are friendly and caring. I was so nervous and anxious about taking my child to nursery but I have no need to worry about leaving my child there. He loves them all and they do so many activities. He comes home worn out!
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for your kind words. We all really appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
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Review from Ali S (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Even though my child doesn’t go here often, the staff always recognise both him, my partner and I. They always make him feel at home and he is a happy boy every time I pick him up. Massive thank you to all of the staff.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you Ali for the kind words. We will pass them on to the team.
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Review from Sam (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Plantos for just over 6 months after moving from another day nursery. I'm so pleased he settled in so quickly and enjoys his days here. It's a friendly and homely setting with vast garden space, my son loves playing outdoors with his friends! That was the major plus for us when
choosing the nursery, but the staff are also a big credit and are really approachable and helpful. My son has developed so much and even during the pandemic I feel confident that he is safe at Plantos. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for childcare in the area.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you Sam for your review. Lovely to get such great feedback. Thank you.
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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My child has thrived there over the past few years. The staff are dedicated, kind, loving and my boy has developed good bonds with many of them. He thoroughly enjoys his days at school and I'm reassured by how the management team respond to feedback, have made improvements to the setting
over the years and introduced a specialist learning and development management role for both the children and the staff. Keep up the great work!
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for giving us a high rating and for your kind words. We are pleased that parents are giving us great feedback especially on our learning and development improvements.
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Review from Mickey B (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, staff have been great right from the beginning. Very friendly and always have plenty of activities on the go every week. The app also keeps us informed of the day. He enjoys going every week and loves the staff.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you so much for your review. He is growing up so fast!
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Review from Linsha K M (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child-friendly, excellent support from the staff, good outdoor facilities and activities. Easy access to the nursery, good and secure, excellent diet plan, excellent communication and updates from the staff regarding the child's day to day activities.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate it and will pass it on.
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Review from Artemis H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joint Plantos nursery in October 2020 and I can confidently say that staff and management have done an excellent job in my husband's and my eyes. We love the approach they have taken with our child and all the support they have provided us with. It is a great nursery to start your child's journey
into adult life.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for the kind feedback. We always appreciate reviews. Thank you.
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Approachable and friendly staff who keep you well informed of your little one's day via the app or when you pick up. They offer a lovely menu and have a great nursery, I know my son absolutely loves it there.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for the kind feedback. We always appreciate reviews. Thank you.
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Review from Tanvi A (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Plantos. As full-time parents, it is extremely reassuring to send your child to a place where they are well taken care of. The staff are excellent. I highly recommend Plantos and have suggested it to everyone who asks me for a good nursery.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for the lovely comments! We will definitely add all these lovely reviews to our Quality Assurance Report!
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Review from Rishi A (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, no issues whatsoever. They offer an early start as well. Good food and activities. EyLog app is very useful. Have worked very hard throughout the pandemic to ensure we could keep working in the hospital.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you for the fab review. We appreciate your response and the work you also do as front line key workers. Thank you.
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Review from Richard T (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would highly recommend Plantos as a setting for a child to grow and be nurtured. Our youngest has attended since she was a tot and has flourished in all the age group rooms. The staff are attentive, caring and hugely professional, and have continued to be so throughout an enormously challenging time.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you so much for the recommendation. It truly means a lot to us and it will be passed on to the whole team. Thank you.
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Review from Chantelle Z (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Plantos nursery since she was 11 months old. She is now 17 months and I cannot believe how much she has progressed and developed since attending the nursery. The staff are absolutely fantastic. They are all so friendly and approachable and each caters to my daughter's
individual needs. I also like the fact that you can track their daily logs and progress on the app. My daughter always comes out happy and smiling. I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you so much for the recommendation. It truly means a lot to us and it will be passed on to the whole team. Thank you.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and approachable, my son loves going to nursery and eats really well there. The staff are great at following guidance with regard to Covid and I feel safe to leave my child in their care.
Reply from Lowri Mifsud, Owner at Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)Thank you so much for the review. We are very grateful.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.835)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10 for Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.835 for Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) is calculated as follows: ( (296 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 345 Ratings = 4.835
  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 Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) is based on 29 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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 29 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (3)

Sarah

Sarah Phillips

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2004

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

Amy Birch

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2004

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

Gemma Evans

Job Title: Deputy manager Joined: 2012

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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