Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

Wern Fawr House, Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 5XA
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9.9 106 Reviews
  • 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 kept 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 a bilingual upbringing at an early age that gives a head start to children giving them more opportunities later on in life.

Care Provided by Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Lowri Mifsud
  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Phillips & Amy Birch (Managers)
  • Admission Criteria
    • none
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons)

  • £61/£66 per full day but other sessions are available.


  • 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 (106)

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Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) has 106 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No regrets about sending our son to this nursery. The daily updates and pictures on the app are great. He has settled there really well and adores his key worker.
Great location if working in St Mellons Business Park and would recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind words. Our key workers are amazing! We have a fantastic team. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Plantos and all the staff. So much so, she runs in through the door every morning and never looks back! Communication with parents is frequent and informative and Plantos are usually very flexible with a request for a change of days.

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

Thank you for your lovely response. We are very happy that you are content with the communication from us. Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb facility and value for money. My son just loves outdoor time and the outdoor space they have at Plantos Bach is amazing, he’s very happy there. He eats food there that he’d never eat at home. He attends other settings and this is our favourite for many reasons.

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

That is so nice to hear! Thank you for your lovely comments especially about our menu.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

With this being our first child, we were naturally nervous about the process of leaving our son in the nursery. Every element of Plantos has been brilliant to date. They’ve been adaptable, caring and inclusive of our son's journey during the day.
I’d recommend Plantos to anyone. The team know him by
his name and he has grown fond of them very quickly.

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

Thank you! The team of carers are amazing. We will pass on your lovely comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, the staff are fab. I love how consistent they are and the app is brilliant it provides you with all daily activities and meal times and what they have eaten, nappy changes etc. I love the pictures the most, it really puts my mind at ease when I’m not with my little one. Highly recommend
Plantos!

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

Thank you! We love the app too as it gives you complete peace of mind and all the information from the day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Plantos since he was about 7 months old. He is now almost two and a half years old and he absolutely loves going there and has made lots of friends. He’s come along so well because of how well the staff teach and interact with him. Highly recommend.

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

Thank you so much for your excellent ratings. We really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have been going to Plantos since September 2022, the staff couldn't be anymore helpful. I feel so happy knowing they are being so well looked after in such a lovely environment.
They have been great at adapting to any needs of my children. The communication is great and love seeing
the pictures of what they have been up to and the summaries of their days.
Plantos and their staff are excellent!

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

Thank you! It is true that the team are amazing. Will pass on your kind comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended the nursery since September, it is clear to see how much the staff and key workers care for her and the attention to detail they pay. I love having the updates and photos come through on the app at the end of the day. They are on the ball with key development skills and give
us ways that we can help and support this too, the activities that she gets up too are also fantastic. The menu and the variety of food provided is also really well thought out! I would definitely recommend Plantos.

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

Thank you so much for your really kind words. They mean a lot to us as a team and will be put up in the staff room shortly! Thank you.


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My daughter has just completed her first year at Plantos Nursery. The staff are so welcoming and it is easy to address any queries or questions about my daughter's day at nursery. I like the updates on the app as it provides a good insight into her day and the activities seem endless. I would highly
recommend Plantos Nursery to other parents and look forward to seeing how she grows over the next year. Diolch Plantos.

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

Thank you for your review Charlotte. We will give your feedback to the rooms.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery where the staff really care about the development of the children. My little one cannot wait to go to nursery each day and doesn't want to leave at home time. Would highly recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind words and for recommending us. We really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Plantos is a fantastic nursery and I feel safe knowing my daughter is in great hands. She receives great support, her development is improving all of the time and it's clear she loves attending. This is her third nursery and it's definitely the happiest she has been. The girls are so attentive, and
we love receiving our daily updates and photos. I would recommend Plantos to all.

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

Thank you for your lovely remarks. We always appreciate feedback! Thank you


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with welcoming and friendly staff. The outdoor space has been developed to a high standard. My child is in the baby room and that is lovely and age-appropriate. The staff are always super helpful and the communication is excellent from the nursery. Highly recommend.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words. We will pass them onto the team. Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had a great experience she is very happy with her teachers playing and having cool activities. All the Plantos team are excellent and very patient with the kids, always teaching them new things.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery. We will share it with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves to attend Plantos Nursery. The environment is safe and secure, and I feel confident knowing she is in good hands. There are lots of activities to engage my daughter, including water and messy play; I love to see her photos at the end of the day. The staff are kind and welcoming and
always on hand to answer any questions and deal with any concerns.

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

How wonderful! Thank you so much. It is always lovely to welcome a sibling back to the nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery! My child is always really happy after a day there and I can see the development my child gets from being with such an attentive bunch of key workers!
They always take good care of her and make sure she is safe at all times.

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

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


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.864)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10 for Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.864 for Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) is calculated as follows: ( (326 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 368 Ratings = 4.864

  • 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 Plantos Nursery (Old St Mellons) is based on 31 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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 31 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 (3)

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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.