TOADHALL MONTESSORI NURSERIES, MEITHRIN AND OUT OF SCHOOL ACADEMY

WELCOME To Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy

“Nurturing educational excellence since 1987- The very best start you can give your child - allowing them to be the best they can be!”

“A warm welcome to everyone”, from Sandy Clayton, Owner and Principal

Thank you for your interest in Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy. I hope our website provides you with all the information you need to know about the high-quality, excellent rated, care and Montessori education we have been providing for over 39 years, since November 1987, thus allowing you to make an informed decision about your childcare needs.

Our website gives you extensive information about our Creche, Nursery, Meithrin (Welsh Nursery) and Out of School Academy settings, which are all within a short walking distance of each other, in Llandaff North, Cardiff.

My amazing team and I, understand it is a huge decision in making the right choice in childcare for your little ones and older children. We hope the following information supports you in making this important choice.

Our aim at Toadhall is to provide continuity of Montessori care and education for babies, toddlers, children and young people from 0 to 12 years, allowing them to ‘become the best they can be’, which in turn, gives you complete peace of mind that your children are safe and happy and your childcare needs are fully met from babyhood to the start of their adolescence.

Having gained amazing feedback from many of our parents, over the past 39 years, the main reasons they choose Toadhall Montessori Creche, Nursery, Meithrin and Out of School Academy are because:-

We have gained a consistent ‘excellent CIW rated’ reputation
We offer the highly acclaimed Montessori approach to teaching and learning
We include other approaches to teaching and learning that supports and enhances our Montessori approach
Each of our four settings provides a small, homely and nurturing ‘family and home from home’ feel, which is the most natural environment for the children to be cared for and thrive in, during their formative years
Younger children and older children work and play together providing a natural ’family’ environment
All four settings are within a 5-minute walk of each other in Llandaff North, Cardiff, allowing ‘whole families’, to use our settings

We provide continuity of care and education for children aged 0 to 12 years, enabling firm foundations for ‘Life’ to be laid
Parents develop close partnership working with staff who are totally dedicated and committed to providing the very best outcomes and progression for every child
Our four settings provide environments, in which the children can develop their Welsh language and a strong sense of ‘the Welsh culture and ‘Cynefin’
Parents have full peace of mind their child is being cared for and educated, by passionate and dedicated staff who enable evry child,to ‘be the best they can be’, which in turn lays the foundations in ‘learning for life’.
We offer financial support for parents by being registered with Welsh Government for both the Flying Start Program for 2-year-olds and the Childcare Offer for 3 - 4-year-olds

Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, including our Meithrin (Welsh Nursery) and Out of School Academy has been based in Llandaff North, Cardiff, under my ownership and leadership for over 39 years. It is the longest established Childcare setting and Montessori Centre for Early Years in Cardiff. We have gained an ‘Excellent Rated’ reputation from Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) and from past and present parents, for providing the highest standards of high-quality care and education for children between the ages of six weeks to 12 years.

The philosophy and ethos of Toadhall Montessori, is based upon my 55 years of knowledge, experience and skills, gained as a Qualified Early Years Teacher, Qualified Montessori Teacher, Lecturer, Trainer and Consultant in Early Years.

I have a strong commitment and belief in the Montessori approach and have always applied this world acclaimed pedagogy, to my own professional practice, when working across all care and education sectors and with all ages of children and young people.

As an Owner, Registered Individual, Principal and dedicated Early Years Practitioner and Leader, I am continuously undertaking research in this field and keeping up to date with new legislation, initiatives and ideas within early years and primary education, to ensure Toadhall Montessori stays at the forefront of ‘nurturing childcare and educational excellence – thus enabling everyone to be the best they can be’.

I am totally committed to providing the highest standards of quality provision for every parent/carer and child who attends Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy.

The importance of embracing all aspects of inclusivity, equality, diversity and anti-racist practice, are at the core of everything we do at Toadhall Montessori. This is something I am passionate about, due to my own personal experiences of having a child, who was born with ‘complex needs’ and for whom we are still navigating the ALN system some 37 years later!!

I understand first hand, the challenges and concerns, every parent/carer/ faces, when their child has additional learning needs and the journey they need to take.

My belief is that everyone at Toadhall Montessori is respected for who they are and for what they bring, as individuals, to our settings.

At Toadhall Montessori, our aim is to give every child ‘a flying start’ in life, to enable them ‘to be the best they can be’. We work in partnership with all parent/s/carer/s, developing close relationships to ensure every child’s individual needs are fully met. We also encourage participation from every parent/carer, in their child’s learning and development, to ensure they have a voice and are recognised and respected as a strong and respected advocate for the child/ren.

Each of our amazing settings have been specially adapted, furnished and resourced to the highest standards, to provide Montessori indoor and outdoor environments that are both age and developmentally appropriate, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, culture and individual needs.

The Creche caters for babies and toddlers, aged six weeks to 2½ years. The Nursery caters for children aged 2 years to 4/5 years. Our Welsh Nursery caters for children aged 2 -5 years.

The Out of School Academy, which incorporates the After School Academy and the Holiday Academy, currently caters for children from 4 years, who have commenced full time school ,up to 12 years.

All our settings are within close walking distance of the Taff Trail, Hailey Park, Llandaff Fields and Forest Farm, all of which are fantastic resources, for ‘Learning in the Outdoors’. Llandaff North railway station is also close by, enabling trips further afield to Barry Island, Porthcawl as well as Cardiff Museum and Art Gallery.

The Creche, Nursery, Meithrin (Welsh Nursery) and Out of School Academy, have been established with the same philosophy, ethos, vision and beliefs, which Maria Montessori herself, developed over 120 years ago, in 1906, in Via Dei Marsi 59, San Lorenzo in Rome. Here, she developed the very first ‘Casa dei Bambini’ or ‘Children’s House’.

Maria Montessori created a beautiful, harmonious, ’family’ environment for all children, that was small, homely, warm, loving and nurturing, thus allowing parents to go out to work, feeling totally reassured their little ones and older children, were being cared for and educated in a unique way – namely the Montessori way!

Having completed extensive research and studies into the Montessori Approach and visited the very first Casa dei Bambini in Rome, which is still operating today, as Maria Montessori envisaged, I am certain that the Montessori environment and approach, we create today in the 21st Century, for every child, their parents and families, at Toadhall, enables all that experience it, ‘to be the best they can be’ and provided ‘learning for life’.

Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy is registered and approved, by the Care Inspectorate for Wales, (CIW). We are inspected by CIW, to ensure our high standards are continually maintained and enhanced.

Further information about the registration and inspection of day care settings can be found on the CIW website. You can also view our past Toadhall Montessori Creche, Nursery and Out of School Academy CIW Inspections on this website.

If you wish to contact CIW, the address is:
CIW, Government Buildings, Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UZ, Tel: 03000 7900126

Toadhall Montessori, values the voice of everyone, associated with our provision, to ensure our policies and procedures, are continually monitored, evaluated and reviewed, thus ensuring the highest standards of care and education for every child, parent/carer/s & family are both maintained and continually enhanced.

As stated earlier, Parents/Carer/s choose Toadhall for their child because of the highly acclaimed, Montessori approach which is at the core of our approach and the excellent reputation and CIW inspections, we have gained, over the 39 years, we have been operating.

Children attend Toadhall Montessori, from various suburbs of Cardiff and further afield. Many Parents choose Toadhall Montessori, because we have been highly recommended by other parents, past and present and by external agencies such as health visitors and other professionals who we work with on a day-to-day basis.

All staff who work with us, are chosen because they share the vision, values and beliefs of Toadhall Montessori. They are professional, Early Years Practitioners, who are highly motivated, caring, and sensitive to the needs of you and your child.

They are totally committed to nurturing every child’s growth and development and dedicated, to providing the very best care, education and outcomes, for all children who attend. They have high aspirations for themselves and for every child they work with, enabling them to ‘be the best they can be’.

I hope the information given on our website, provides you with an insight into Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy and what we can offer for you and your child.

To gain a good understanding of what Toadhall Montessori, can provide, I would suggest that – as well viewing our website – you come and visit and meet with the staff and the children. The Leaders of each setting and I, would be very happy to spend time with you, show you around the settings and answer any questions you may have, so you can make an informed choice about where you want your children to be cared for, nurtured and educated.

The staff and I totally understand this is one of the most important decisions you will make and we are here to support and help you navigate your final choice of childcare setting for your child or children.

If you require further information about Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy, or you would like to make an appointment for a ‘visit’, please contact us on the numbers and email addresses below. You can also complete the inquiry form located on the Homepage or Contact Us page of our website.

Please note:- Appointments are required to ensure the Safeguarding and Health and Safety of all children and staff.

The staff, children and I look forward to welcoming you to Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy.

Kindest regards,

Sandy Clayton and the Toadhall Montessori Team

Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy

Sandy Clayton Owner, Registered Individual and Principal

Certificate in Education/ Qualified Teacher Status
Montessori Teacher Certificate
BA Hons Education
MA Leadership & Management
MA Coaching to Inspire Leadership
NLP Practitioner & Master Practitioner
Qualified Forest School Leader
Qualified Coastal School Leader
Qualified Level 3 Play Leader
Qualified Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO)
Qualified Designated Safeguarding Lead
Early Years Trainer and Consultant

Nursery

50 Station Road
Llandaff North
Cardiff CF14 2FF
Tel: (029) 2056 1356

Creche

14 Evansfield Road
Llandaff North
Cardiff CF14 2FA
Tel (029) 2055 5160

Out of School Academy and Meithrin (Welsh Nursery)

110 Station Road
Llandaff North
CF14 2FH
Tel 07878821342

For further information about each of our settings email:-

creche@

Creche (0 to 2.5years)

nursery@

Nursery (2 to 4/5 years)

office@

Welsh Nursery (2 to 4/5 years)

outofschoolacademy@

Out of School Academy (4 to 12 years)

office@

Main Office

Welcome to Toadhall Montessori Nurseries, Meithrin and Out of School Academy

Toadhall Montessori Nursery and Creche has been based in Llandaff North, Cardiff since 1987 under the ownership and leadership of myself, Sandy Clayton.

Toadhall Montessori Nursery and Creche is a small, homely, caring and stimulating environment ensuring that “learning is fun” and where spontaneity and creativity are nurtured to provide “the very best start for your child”. Our aim is to work in close partnership with you to ensure all of your child’s needs are fully met and that their wellbeing is nurtured to the highest level, thus ensuring their development, learning and achievements are continually
enhanced.