Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

24 Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 7BQ
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  • Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch), Cardiff
Meithrinfa Si-Lwli are a Welsh Language nursery based in a large Victorian house in Whitchurch Village, Cardiff.

The nursery and its skilled practitioners welcome children aged between 6 months and 5 years old, and provide wrap around to the local Welsh School, Ysgol Melin Gruffydd.

They are a nursery that offer high quality childcare and education, using an approach to teaching and learning inspired by Planning in the Moment (Anna Ephgrave), Forest School and Froebel.
The setting were rated as ‘Excellent’ by CIW in August 2023, and also by ESTYN in June 2024.

The nursery has three outdoor areas that are used daily, no matter the weather!
Meithrinfa Si-Lwli and its practitioners are passionate about outdoor play, engaging with nature, planting and growing, block play, wood work, clay work, schematic play, loose parts play and heuristic play.

The children who attend are able to free flow from room to room, indoors to outdoors as they please, allowing the children to follow their interests and take part in engaging activities that are child led, meaningful and fun.

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Care Provided by Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Meithrinfa Silwli Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Sophie Lewis and Kimberley Hellyar (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

  • All day session (8am - 6pm) £85.50
    Half day session (8am-1pm / 1pm-6pm) £50
    Additional early start available (7:45am-8:00am) £2.50

  • Wrap around sessions to Melin Gruffydd available. Please email for further details.
  • Parking

  • Parcia stryd ar gael ar hyd St Margrets Road.


    Street parking available along St Margrets Road.


Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch) Reviews (32)

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Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch) has 32 reviews.

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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I recently made the decision to move our child from their old nursery to this nursery, and I am so glad I did. The provision of the Welsh language is fantastic, and my child's confidence in Welsh has come on leaps and bounds. She has very quickly settled into the nursery and this is all
thanks to the care and support from the excellent staff. She has become more confident with food and her imaginary play has flourished. Really lovely, family-orientated environment with good communication and updates.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you so much for such a lovely review of the Nursery.


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Review from Angharad S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been attending Si-Lwli since he was 9 months and he loves it! We couldn't be happier with the care he receives and the staff go above and beyond for all of us. The facilities are brilliant and the children are given a wide range of opportunities during their nursery day - from baking,
painting and trips out to the park to name but a few. We are also given regular updates and pictures throughout the day. All the staff are wonderful - so caring and attentive to all our child's needs and have been such a huge support for us over the past year. We could not recommend Si-Lwli enough!

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you so much for such a lovely review of the Nursery Angharad!


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Review from Bethan P (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a marvellous experience with Si-Lwli. Our child loves going there and has done from day 1. They have been extremely helpful during the potty training process and communication with the nursery is always very good. They often put on activities for occasions such as Halloween and Christmas
which is lovely. Si-Lwli has certainly helped with the development of our little girl. We would strongly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you so much for your review! It's a pleasure caring for your child.


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Review from Ceri H (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Si-Lwli. It's a loving, caring environment, and I am really happy to drop my son at the door there every day. The staff are simply fantastic - you can just tell how much they care for the children there and the great relationships they build with the kids. I really love that they
try to take the kids outside whatever the weather and help build their character and confidence by trusting them with activities like using tools and sitting around a fire. To me they feel like part of a family helping to raise our son.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thanks so much for your review. It's an absolute pleasure having your child here at Si-Lwli.


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Review from Sioned R (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has settled in so well at Si-Lwli and it is a true credit to the amazing staff. We look forward to checking the app at the end of the day to see what delicious food he has eaten and to see the gorgeous photos from the day. He is always smiling in the photos which is a pleasure to see. We feel
like we can fully relax when leaving our little one at Si-Lwli as they are so professional, yet so loving. They promote their development in such a fun yet informative way. The fact that it is a Welsh speaking environment really is the cherry on top for us as parents. We wholeheartedly cannot recommend Si-Lwli enough.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It's an absolute pleasure caring for your child. Thank you!


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Review from Llinos M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Si-Lwli since she was 9 months old and absolutely loves it there. She adores the staff and has a wonderful relationship with them. She has come on leaps and bounds in the 14 months since she started and has learnt so much from the staff in that time. The facilities are
great, and the staff often organise excursions for the children, which is a bonus. I would not hesitate to recommend Si-Lwli.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you for such a lovely review. It's such a pleasure having your child here with us in Si-Lwli!


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Review from Alaw F (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Si-Lwli enough! The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, they feel like extended family. The facilities are clean and safe and constantly renewed. There's a huge variety of activities offered, from arts and crafts to outdoor play and forest school. Our children have come on leaps
and bounds, socially and emotionally during their time here. Communication with parents is excellent, with regular updates and opportunities for involvement. We're so grateful for the positive impact they've had on our children.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

We're so pleased to have helped your children flourish during their time with us! Thank you.


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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Si Lwli - my eldest has just started school and my youngest has just started. Both children adore the people there; the relationships are authentic and the children are treated with such kindness and respect. The provision is outstanding and the staff are knowledgeable
and professional. Staff understand child development, and statutory requirements, and are very forward-thinking and research-oriented. They have a Froebelian approach with free flow, loads of time outdoors, and unstructured play led by the children's interests and supported by skilled, caring adults. Their use of the 3 enablers makes them stand out because they understand them fully, working tirelessly to sustain the highest standards and improve on their practice. They work closely with families to understand each child and are always empathetic, nurturing and curious. They are expensive because they continually invest in their people, and boy they are worth it.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you for such a lovely review. We're so pleased that we're able to continue caring for your family for the next couple of years! Thank you.


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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends Si-Lwli currently and my other child attended 4 years ago. The staff are amazing the quality of care my children receive is outstanding. My child is allowed to have fun and explore so much here in the medium of Welsh. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you for your lovely review! It's been an absolute pleasure to have your children here with us.


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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Si Liwli since she was 5.5 months old. She is now 15 months old.
Since she started all the staff have been nothing short of kind and supportive of both her developmental and her emotional needs. She has thrived in the baby room setting and really looks forward to nursery
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Si Liwli has been excellent for her transition from baby to toddler and she has achieved some very early milestones which I've no doubt are to the encouragement and love she's received during her time there.
The setting, menu choices and overall experience are excellent, I would recommend the nursery to anyone and have done many times in the last year.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're looking forward to continuing to support your child for the next few years!


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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Si Lwli has provided excellent care to both my children. They have been incredibly supportive and accommodating to my youngest who has additional learning needs and have gone above and beyond to provide him with the care and resources that he needs to thrive. We feel extremely happy and confident leaving
him in their care and feel that they genuinely want the best for him. The wonderful staff are a credit to the nursery.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

Thank you so much for your review. It's been an absolute pleasure to have you as part of the Si-Lwli family for so long.


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Review from Sioned S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery and staff, both my girls have been very happy here. My eldest is in school now but my three-year-old is still there enjoying the wonderful, child-led environment which is fun and stimulating. A delicious menu, she eats more at Si-Lwli than at home and the care is second
to none. Couldn't recommend it highly enough to anyone looking for a nursery, especially a Welsh-speaking setting.

Reply from Sophie Lewis, Manager at Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch)

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.940 for Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch) is calculated as follows: ( (364 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 383 Ratings = 4.94

  • b) 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 Si-Lwli Nursery (Whitchurch) is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (4)

Sophie

Sophie Lewis

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Sophie began working at Si-Lwli in 2013, after spending a year with us as a Student.


Over the years, Sophie has gained further qualifications including Level 5 in both advanced practice childcare and management.


Sophie progressed from practitioner to team leader, then stepped into a deputy manager role to cover management during maternity leave.


After the COVID-19 outbreak, Sophie progressed to manager, managing the Nursery with Kimberley.


Sophie's main responsibilities are to support staff during the day-to-day running of the Nursery, communicate with parents and other professionals, and also managing the occupancy of the Nursery.


Kimberley

Kimberley Hellyar

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

Kimberley started working for Si-Lwli in 2010 and began as a practitioner in Si-Lwli Canton (which is no longer in operation).


She moved to the Si-Lwli in Whitchurch in 2014 to take on the role of Deputy Manager. Shortly after she stepped into the role of Manager to cover a period of maternity leave.


Kimberley then became a permanent manager in 2016.


She has completed many qualifications including Childcare, Learning and Development Level 3, and a Level 5 in Management.


Kimberley's role as manager is to support and embed education across all ages in the setting while also supporting the team with their continuous professional development.


Abigail

Abigail Hathway

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

Abigail started working in Si-Lwli in May 2016, where she started her Childcare career working within the under 2 years team.


Abigail has completed a wide variety of courses during her time with us, including mandatory, general CPD and her level 3 and 4 CCLD.


Abigail joined the Over 2's team in October 2017 where she continued to gain experience and knowledge of the curriculum.


In 2020, Abigail was promoted to team leader, where she took on the responsibility of planning activities for the children and leading the team of practitioners who work with over 2 groups.


Abigail gained further responsibility while supporting Kimberley during Sophie's maternity leave. During this time, Abigail became champion of implementing the New Curriculum for Wales at Si-Lwli and has been integral in the integration of the In The Moment planning that we now have at Si-Lwli.


Abigail was then promoted to Deputy upon Sophie's return to continue supporting the management team, while also continuing her role as a team leader.


Anest

Anest Owen

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2017

Anest began working for Si-Lwli in July 2017, after completing a degree in Early Years Education.


She worked with the under 2 group for 4 years, before being promoted to Team leader of the toddler group (ages 2 - 3) in August 2021.


Anest took on this role to support the growth of the Nursery after we increased the number of children we were able to accept in late 2020 following a renovation.


Anest led a team of practitioners who were split between both floors of the Nursery, before joining Abigail in leading the over 2's as one large group.


Anest took on some additional responsibilities during 2023 as support during maternity cover.


Her main responsibilities are to guide and coach the team to deliver the highest quality of care and education to our children. She supports them in their day-to-day practice and helps identify any training needs there may be.


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