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DAISY DAY NURSERY
When our son was younger, we needed to place him in a private nursery. As I was an older mother with no other mums my age to ask advice on such matters, we were left in a bit of a quandary...
We had to ‘do the rounds’ of all of the nurseries in the area and in the end went with our gut instinct, but it would have been much easier and less time consuming had we had the lowdown and feedback from a parent who’d gone through the process and come out the other end with a happy child and peace of mind. Daisy Day Nursery in Llanishen has built up an enviable reputation. So much so, that the demand has called for a sister nursery in Barry.
We spoke to Daisy Day Nursery owner and Managing Director, Abeer Bafaqih on what makes an excellent nursery.
How long has Daisy Day Nursery been established?
Nearly five years.
What is your background?
I was a secretary but knew my calling was in childcare.
How many staff will you employ in the new nursery in Barry?
Our Barry team will consist of Ceri Lynch (Manager), Maria Loddo (Deputy Manager), Megan Roach (Senior Nursery Nurse) and Jessy Lou Sherlock (Nursery Nurse). The rest of the team is yet to be appointed – we are holding a group recruitment event very soon.
What training have they undertaken?
Many members of our team are qualified to the high standards of the CACHE Diploma, whilst others are qualified to NVQ. This qualification takes two years to achieve and covers all the theory behind child care as well as giving the student 26 weeks of practical experience in a variety of childcare settings. Continual training and education is vital to us at Daisy Day Nursery because it gives the team confidence to look after the children and enables the staff to support parents with any queries regarding the care of their child. Additionally, many of our team are mums with their own childcare experiences.
Why do parents choose you above other nurseries?
We have very high standards of cleanliness – this is not something we take lightly and have a team dedicated to that in each nursery. All our staff are trained the ‘Daisy Day Nursery way’ when they join us so they go that extra mile for our big and little customers!
What's different about Daisy?
We like to get as much feedback from parents about our service to them and their children. For example, we hold a parent’s night out once or twice a year where we can all have a get together and share some experiences and get their feedback in a relaxed, fun environment.
We also ask them to provide feedback a month or so after join us and every year they are with us. We have used this feedback to shape the future of the nursery in Llanishen.
Good nutrition is high on your agenda. Can you tell us more?
At our Llanishen site we have the Gold Healthy Snack Award in recognition of our healthy snacks. We will also strive to achieve this in Barry. All our meals are homemade and cooked right here on the premises each day using fresh produce. The children also eat together in their groups promoting social interaction and good manners during meal times.
Following a survey of parents who revealed that food was on the list of top priorities, Daisy Day Nursery serve up homemade lunches. The food bill is much higher than normal, but if you want bright, happy children, then good quality food and a nurturing environment is a good place to start.
With a sample menu including beef and vegetable medley or beany vegetable medley with herby rice, apricot and sultana flapjacks with crème fraiche for lunch and cheese on toast and fruit fromage frais for tea, it’s easy to see why the children at Daisy Day Nursery are happy and contented.
When does the new nursery in Barry open?
It opens in December and we’re all really excited.
Where is it based?
Just outside Sully, so it is really convenient for people living in Barry, Sully, Dinas Powys, Penarth and Wenvoe.
What ages will you be accepting?
We accept children aged 0-5.
What level of interest have you had so far?
Places are already being reserved so if anyone’s interested I would recommend they book early to ensure they get the days they want.
How does an interested parent take things forward?
Initial contact should be made on the Llanishen number and we’d be delighted to arrange a tour of the Barry nursery and discuss individual requirements.
What are your plans for the future?
To provide the best childcare, customer care and to continually review and improve our high standards throughout the nursery.
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Vale Life spoke to Lisa and Jeff Burton, who were extremely happy with Daisy Day Nursery as the preferred choice for their young children.
Why did you choose Daisy Day?
As a result of an incident at a previous nursery, we lost confidence in the care they were providing. In our search, we felt that we were looking at everyone with mistrust. However, at Daisy Day, they were immediately welcoming, the staff were able to confidently answer our questions and their whole set up inspired confidence. Daisy Day is superb.
Are your child's emotional, dietary and educational needs being met here?
Our children love Daisy Day. They are always happy to go, and still happy when they are collected. They eat well there. The food is cooked from fresh, on the premises, and the menu is different every day. There is always something to suit their appetite. People always comment how bright, happy and confident our children are. Daisy Day has had a huge impact on their learning and educational needs. Thanks to friendly and supportive staff.
Would you recommend Daisy Day to your friends and family?
100% yes. We have already done so to several friends, who are now happily using Daisy Day.
Daisy Day Nursery, Cardiff
10 Earlswood Road, Llanishen Cardiff CF14 5GH
029 2075 2051 (option 5)
Daisy Day Nursery, Barry
next to Coconuts Play & Party Centre Sully Moors Road
Barry CF64 5RP
029 2075 2051
hello@daisydaynursery.com
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