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Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

56 Railway Terrace, Llanelli SA15 2RH
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Beverley Alldridge
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Beverley Alldridge (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
  • Tuesday 07:00-19:00
  • Wednesday 07:00-19:00
  • Thursday 07:00-19:00
  • Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Once Upon A Time Day Nursery Reviews (54)

9.8

Once Upon A Time Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Once Upon A Time Day Nursery has 54 reviews.

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Review from Francesca C (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Couldn’t ask for a better nursery! Moved my little one from another nursery due to not feeling 100% happy, and all the staff at once upon a time went above and beyond to make the transition as smooth as possible. His keyworkers treat him like they’re his own and seeing how excited he gets to see them eases my anxiety completely. We get sent updates and photos through an app at the end of the day to tell us what he’s been up to, and he always looks so happy and entertained. The nursery setting is amazing and has a wide range of difference educational resources and fun! He eats like a champ there and we are more than happy with the meals he gets offered. Communication between the nursery and myself is also a majorly important factor for me but nothing is ever too much and everyone always eases any worries I have regarding development etc: couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, the girls are all stars!

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review and such kind words, we are delighted that we have been able to ease some of the anxieties you had. It is a big decision when placing your little one into childcare and we are glad you have chosen us and feel comfortable when leaving him at nursery. We are very excited to...  

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Review from Sophie A (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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From the moment my daughter and I went to view the nursery, I knew it was the perfect place to send her. The staff are professional, kind and very friendly. They have wonderful security to keep everyone’s little ones safe and protected.
The facilities are brilliant and as myself and my little one are Vegan I was very happy to find out they have a wide range of food to cater to her needs.
We get updates through the app on how she’s been throughout the day from what she’s eaten, to how long she’s slept and even wonderful photos of her happily playing, doing story time and activities. Her speech and development have come on so fast since joining.
I was so nervous to leave my two-year-old with a group of strangers but they don’t feel like strangers now, they have my daughter's best interests at heart always.

I highly recommend this wonderful nursery.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your kind words! We are so happy that you feel safe to leave your little one with us and trust we will look after her with professionalism and high security all while having fun through play. She is developing well and it is wonderful for us to...  

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Review from Alison W (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been coming to Once Upon a Time for nearly 2 years and she loves it here. The staff are amazing and since my daughter started part-time nursery in September, they have been amazing at accommodating her with sessions when needed and that’s been a massive help to me as a working mum. My daughter always goes in with a smile and always leaves with a smile. She’s always happy and tells me all the fun things she does. I think my daughter will be so sad when she no longer needs to attend as it’s been the best and I would highly recommend to anyone who's thinking of putting their child into care to go back to work. Keep up the good work girls, you're all amazing and you deserve to win!

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. 2 years have gone by very quickly but we are so happy that we could help provide care for parents getting back to work and help to alleviate some of the anxieties on returning to work. It will be sad to see your little one finish her journey at Once Upon A Time but she will have the best time in full- time school.

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Review from Stacey B (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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An outstanding nursery that provides excellent learning opportunities to the children in their care. There is a good variety of healthy foods provided. The staff have supported my daughter to become confident with her speech and language, as well as her toileting. The care provided is outstanding, and my daughter loves attending.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. It's been wonderful to watch her flourish into a confident little girl and progress in so many developmental areas. We are sure she will continue to thrive when she moves into our Preschool class. Hearing your feedback on the nursery being outstanding means so much to us; thank you.

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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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I’m honestly in love with this nursery. I feel like my son is absolutely thriving there; he now says bye and walks straight in with no issues, which is reassuring. The staff are always extremely friendly and happy to help with any questions and queries. They offer opportunities for toddlers to go out and see their community, and have recently had a family fun day involving a police car and fire engine, which my boy absolutely loved! They also offer a wide variety of foods, which my son constantly eats, even though he won’t at home, but is great in the nursery. Honestly can’t fault them.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us! It is such a pleasure watching your little one grow and develop at nursery, and we look forward to what the next couple of years bring before big school. Our family fun day was such as lovely success, and we are planning our next one already.

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Review from Gabrielle G (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Communication within the nursery is amazing. Always letting us know the ins and outs of everything. My child is well looked after and is always happy going in and coming out. Very Professional and happy staff.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us! It is so lovely to hear your positive feedback and how happy you are with the care we provide. Looking forward to our progress day for you to see what your littlest one has been up to.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My middle child attended Once Upon a Time for four years. On returning almost five years later with our new baby, the same staff are still present. It is a warm, friendly and child-centred setting.
Staff provide children with varied activities and foods.

There is excellent communication. I am reassured my little one is happy and safe there. We, as a family, would highly recommend it.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your feedback; it's lovely to have you back at Once Upon A Time for us to take care of your new little addition, as we fondly remember your little girl attending a few years ago. It is great to hear that you continue to feel happy with our service, and can't wait to see your little one grow and develop during her time at Once Upon A Time.

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Review from Llinos P (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children have attended Once Upon A Time and honestly, I would never think about taking my children anywhere else. The staff are absolutely amazing, each one is caring and will do everything in their power to help you in any way they can. Both of my sons started there at 1 year old and they loved it! My 5-year-old still talks about his time there and my 1-year-old always has a smile on his face when we are at the door. They do amazing things to assist children's development, and my son's speech has come on amazingly since being there. The home-cooked meals are wonderful, they smell amazing and are packed with all the things children need for a healthy balanced diet. I cannot recommend this nursery enough! They have been such a big part of my children's lives and I will always be thankful to them for all they do.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It is lovely you have returned to us with your little one, we love the family, home from home atmosphere we create here at Once Upon A Time and the children thrive within our environment.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Honestly the best nursery you could send your child to.
My daughter is absolutely thriving here. She absolutely loves coming here and adores all the staff.
The staff are wonderful, so friendly. They give a detailed report every day of what my daughter has done and ate along with pictures.

Outstanding nursery and you won't get better.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are glad that she loves coming to nursery and we enjoy seeing her learn, grow and develop while she is with us. The app is a great way for parents to have an insight into their little one's day and we know the photos are a wonderful way for you to see that.

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Review from Luke S (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves this nursery. She started as Flying Start but has now started full days.
She comes home so happy and goes in with a big smile on her face. She talks about all the staff members at home, especially the nursery nurse and the manager. and can't wait to tell them about her weekends and days out. She is so safe here and is absolutely thriving.
The app is absolutely brilliant. We love seeing what she's eaten and what she's been doing all day.
The activities they do with the children are fantastic and my daughter always comes home chattering about what fun things she's done that day.
The best nursery we've encountered and highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming and happy setting for their children.
Would give more than five stars if I could.
We are all so happy with absolutely everything the nursery does and provides.

It's going to be a sad day when our daughter no longer attends.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and wonderful feedback, it really does mean a lot to us and it always helps us to continue to provide high quality childcare. We enjoy hearing all about what she has been up to over the weekend and we are glad that she comes home happy to tell you what she has been doing at nursery.

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Review from Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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Once Upon A Time has been a fantastic nursery for my son, who has been going there for over a year. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and my little boy loves it. His development has come on so much. My daughter also went there for many years, and it was superb for her the whole time too. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It has been wonderful to see both children learn, grow and develop here at Once Upon Time. It continues to contribute to the home-from-home environment that we strive to create.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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Could not recommend a better nursery. My little girl has been her since before she was one years old. Her development with speech, numbers, speaking welsh wouldn't have been the same without the team. She absolutely loves going here still and gets excited every time she knows she is going.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It's been lovely to watch her go through all the nursery classes and develop into a little Once Upon A Time staff member. We love that she continues to enjoy coming back to us even now that she is in big school.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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All the staff at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery are absolutely brilliant, my daughter absolutely loves going here and there's no better feeling than knowing she's always happy and safe. The staff are brilliant with communicating to me about my daughter and there are no words to describe how good they are.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, she has been fantastic to have at nursery settling straight into the day-to-day activities. We look forward to watching her learn, grow and develop through play as she progresses through the classes.

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Review from Alisha C (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son had a lot of fun with the nursery when they had their Halloween party. He also has made a lot of new friends since being there and is always happy to see the members of staff when they open the door to let him in.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, we love to hear when the children have had a fun time at nursery, lots more to come with Christmas around the corner.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is amazing, the staff is really lovely and helpful. The activities they do with the children are really fun, my kid really enjoys the lessons. The staff is really helpful when needed. I am really happy.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, lovely to hear your feedback and that you are happy with the nursery. All the girls are happy to help whenever we can.

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started in September and he absolutely loves going. He runs in smiling and the staff are very welcoming towards him.
I have detailed daily updates with photos and have feedback on relation to his eating (very fussy eater and nursery are helping a great deal in overcoming this).
I have an older child but have never used a nursery before but can see that my youngest is thriving in this establishment. Would highly recommend.

Security wise - I'm confident that my little boy is safe there and was very impressed with security on his induction session.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, he has settled in so well to nursery and developed lovely relationships with both staff and children. The app is a great way to see what your little ones been up to and how much they have eaten throughout the session.

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are amazing they have so much time for the children. They been an amazing support to my little boy speech in which he come on so much. He also loves attending the nursery and it has help with his social skills.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It's wonderful to see the children learn and develop through play and it's great to hear that he loves coming to nursery.

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Review from Kate Y (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery with staff that really care about all the children. We have been using here since our daughter was a baby and have been through all the sections, she has had great care all the way through. The kids come out happy and relaxed, the food is great and there are so many activities that they do and crafts she brings home.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It is lovely to see the children move through all the classes as we get to see them grow and develop in to young learners before big school with all our fun and exciting activities that we plan.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Once upon a time nursery is truly the best move we made for our children. We moved our son there when he was 3 from another nursery. We really weren’t happy with the level of care he was receiving elsewhere. But since he’s moved here, he’s come on leaps and bounds. My son has additional needs and they have been fantastic with him. The progress we’ve seen since joining the nursery is amazing. He’s happy going in, he’s happy coming out. The girls that look after him show a real interest in him and care.

Our daughter also attends the nursery. When she first started she knew very few people so we were concerned how well she’d settled. But she settled amazingly and loves going. We love the range of activities they do, the variety of food they have. But what we love seeing the most at the end of every day is their updates on how our children have been and the photos. We leave our children there with complete ease and this nursery is the only one I can recommend. Grateful for everything they do.

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review and lovely words we really appreciate it. They are a pleasure to have at nursery and it's great to see them develop and reach milestones which we love being a part of and the app helps you also become a part of that journey too.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are absolutely wonderful. I was very nervous about putting my daughter in creche, but they are so brilliant and are amazing with my little girl. I can relax knowing she is in safe hands.

She is also in such a good mood when she comes home which is great!

Reply from Rebecca Bello, Manager at Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. She has settled in so well to the nursery and enjoys exploring the setting as well as looking out for a familiar face in the Pre-school class or when out in the garden.

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