Cardiff Steiner School Kindergarten - Day Nursery
This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.
This provider was last inspected on: 22/11/2023
This provider has full week vacancies for children aged between 3 years and 6 years. We have full and part-time vacancies available from 3 mornings to 5 full days per week. We also have a range of flexible attendance options for extra drop-in days or afternoons when needed..
This provider is registered for 32 places and is staffed for 32 places.
What we do
Kindergarten offers an holistic and nurturing, Early Years Education for ages 3 to 6. It is part of Cardiff Steiner School, an independent Steiner Waldorf school for boys & girls aged 3 to 18.
In an increasingly fast-paced world, we believe that an unhurried approach to early childhood offers the healthiest and strongest foundation for children’s academic, social, and personal growth.
In line with Europe our carefully designed, pre-school, play-based programme builds foundational skills that allow children to flourish through school and beyond.
In our homely, caring environment children are given the freedom to enjoy childhood. Your child learns through play, exploration and the world around them, discovering and developing without pressure, as their intellectual capacities naturally awaken. It’s a gentle introduction to school and the wider world.
Our experienced Kindergarten team are qualified and expert Steiner Early Years Teachers and Assistants.
Who do we support
Kindergarten is open for all children age 3 to 6. Children join our Kindergartens from a variety of settings for a unique Early Years Education they cannot find elsewhere.
For some it is their first step away from home and the family, others join us as a next step after nursery, pre-school, childminders or other childcare.
Families choose us as a gentle introduction to school, and though most decide to stay on to our Lower School, we welcome children who plan to move on to their local or other school setting or home-schooling.
Kindergarten runs Monday to Friday 9.00-1.00, with optional Wraparound Care from 8.00 to 3.30, 4.30 or 6.00.
We have part-time and full time places with children attending from 3 mornings to 5 full days. We also have a range of flexible attendance options for extra drop-in days or afternoons when needed.
Is there a charge to use this service?
We operate a two tier fees structure with lower fees for families on a combined income of under £45,000 per year. Attendance can be very flexible. Example attendance Monday 9.00-3.30, Tuesday 9.00-4.30, Wednesday 8.00-6.00. Please ask us for a personal illustration of fees. <br /><br />Daily equivalent examples:<br /> <br />- Half Day 8.00-1.00 from £36.74 to £42.58 per day. <br />- Full Day 9.00-3.00 from £41.26 to £49.44 per day. <br />- Extended Day 8.00-6.00 from £55 to £63.26 per day. - Yes
Can anyone use this service?
No referral necessary
Opening Times and Costs
Our opening times and availability
We are available: Term time only.
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We can provide wrap around care.
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm Term Time
| Monday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
Our costs
There is a discount on Kindergarten fees of: 20% off the fees of the second sibling attending at the same time 80% off the fees of the third and subsequent siblings attending at the same time
About
About our service
This service is provided in English with some bilingual elements.
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| Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
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Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years? |
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| Outside space
Children play outside everday whatever the weather and we have a weekly Friday Forest Walk in naure. |
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| Offers Flying Start provision?
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| Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) | |
| This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme | |
| This service accepts childcare vouchers Equivalent Daily Rates From £38.43 (9am-1pm) to £66.57 (8am-6pm). |
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This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme Equivalent Daily Rates From £38.43 (9am-1pm) to £66.57 (8am-6pm). no |
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Able to provide emergency/short term care? |
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| Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh? |
Schools
We do not drop off at/pick up from any school.
We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.
Social information
Address
You can visit us here:
Hawthorn Road West
Llandaff North
Cardiff
CF14 2FL
Website
https://www.cardiffsteiner.org.uk/education/kindergarten-age-3-6/
Contact methods
Telephone: 02920 567986
Email: admissions@cardiffsteiner.org.uk
Email: ask@cardiffsteiner.org.uk
Web enquiry: https://www.cardiffsteiner.org.uk/education/kindergarten-age-3-6/(Website)
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Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Access by ramps/level access
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm Term Time