Routines ·
Sleep and naps at nursery: what's normal at each age
How much daytime sleep to expect, how we handle nap refusals, and keeping nursery and home in step.
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Blog
Advice for parents, from our team
Settling in, funding, food, sleep and the Welsh language — the questions families in Cardiff and Newport ask us most.
Babies ·
Weaning: purées, baby-led and how nursery fits in
When to start, the two main approaches, allergens, and how we keep mealtimes consistent with home.
Read moreChoosing childcare ·
Childminder or nursery? An honest comparison for Cardiff and Newport parents
Cost, flexibility, group size, sickness cover and school readiness — the practical differences.
Read moreFees & funding ·
Childcare funding in Wales: what you can claim now and what's proposed
The Childcare Offer, Flying Start, Tax-Free Childcare and the proposals that could change what families pay.
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The Childcare Offer for Wales: how it works, and how to claim it
Who qualifies, how many hours you get in term time and holidays, and exactly how the hours work at our Cardiff and Newport nurseries.
Read moreLearning ·
The early years curriculum in Wales, explained for parents
What the Curriculum for Wales means day to day in a nursery room — and why so much of it looks like play.
Read moreFunding ·
Flying Start childcare in Wales: how it works and how to check if you qualify
Flying Start is postcode-based free childcare for 2 year olds. Here's what it includes, how to check your address, and how it fits with our sessions.
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Tax-Free Childcare explained: 20% off your nursery bill
How the government childcare account works, who qualifies, what you must do every three months, and how we take the payments.
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Childcare in Wales vs England: why the free hours are different
Moved from England, or comparing headlines about 30 free hours from nine months? Here's what actually applies to families in Cardiff and Newport.
Read moreLife at nursery ·
A typical day at nursery: our routine from 7am to 6pm
Breakfast, Welsh circle time, outdoor play, home-cooked lunch, naps and teatime — hour by hour, and how it flexes for babies.
Read moreLearning ·
What is the Curiosity Approach — and how much time do children spend outside?
Natural materials, real objects and unhurried play, plus forest school and outdoor learning in every kind of Welsh weather.
Read moreChoosing childcare ·
How to choose a nursery in Cardiff or Newport: what to look for on a visit
The questions worth asking, the things to notice that no website will tell you, and how to read a CIW inspection report.
Read moreFees ·
How much does nursery cost per day — and what's included?
Our day rates are the same at both nurseries. Here's exactly what the price covers, what it doesn't, and how funding changes the bill.
Read moreWelsh language ·
The benefits of Welsh-medium childcare — even if you don't speak Welsh
Why families in Cardiff and Newport choose a Welsh nursery, and what bilingualism gives children later on.
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Can Welsh-medium nursery harm my child if we don't speak Welsh at home?
The short answer is no — and here's the evidence, plus how to support your child and where to learn some Welsh yourself, free.
Read moreStarting nursery ·
Settling-in sessions: what to expect in your child's first weeks
How settling-in works at Wibli Wobli, how long it usually takes, and what really helps on that first morning.
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