Little Explorers in the Park

We are an Eco-Friendly nursery based in lovely Llwynfedw Gardens in the Heath area of Cardiff. Our staff qualifications far exceed the required CIW levels, and all staff are first aid trained, hold food hygiene certificates and undertake regular professional development. Staff have many years' experience and have gained a wealth of knowledge, particularly in safeguarding, playwork and outdoor education.

​We provide day care and holiday club as well as a wrap around service to local school nurseries at Ton Yr Ywen and Rhiwbina. We provide a healthy, home cooked light lunch as well as snack. We believe in the importance of a healthy balanced menu and grow much of our own food. Meals are seasonal, healthy and can take into account any dietary requirements.

The aim of our nursery is to follow the principles of Forest School provision and allow children to interact with nature and play outside, growing strong, self-confident and resilient. We also aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment with the highest standard of childcare.

Based in Llwynfedw Gardens, we are ideally placed to explore outside as much as possible, and children are encouraged to have a voice in deciding on their activities and be inspired by their natural surroundings. Unlike other nurseries, our outdoor area is accessible all year round by all children. We do not have scheduled 'outdoor time' - we have free flow between the indoor and outdoor areas at all times. In addition, we have a large enclosed outdoor playground and, of course, direct access to the Gardens themselves where we can have fun and explore.

​With a strong focus on natural education and the outdoor sheltered area we can play outside, whatever the weather. We follow the principles of the Foundation Phase to link to school activities and to ensure a wide range of educational opportunities for our little learners. Any activity that can be done inside can also be done outside, we let the children guide their own learning experiences.

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