Early Years Open Morning (age 3-6)
Sat 7 Feb 2026, 10.00-12.00
Our Open Morning is full for this Saturday
While our morning is now fully booked, we’d love to keep the door open for you.
- Come for an individual visit at a time to suit you. If you would like to see our Kindergarten in action and speak with our teachers, we invite you to book an individual tour.
- Stay in touch If you would prefer to wait for our next Open Morning event, join our notification list and we will share the date with you first. Join Mailing List >
Curious about Steiner Early Years Education? Open Morning is a great opportunity to look around, meet the teachers, and find out how our nurturing and holistic education could suit your child.
You and your child will be warmly welcomed into the Kindergartens, get hands-on and experience some typical activities of a Kindergarten morning. Everyone is welcome. You can come on your own or with children or babies of any age.
Come and find out how our carefully designed, pre-school programme builds your child’s foundational skills to flourish through school and beyond.
Our friendly Admissions Team will be on hand to share tea and cake and answer any questions you have.
BOOK your place now and find out more below. We look forward to welcoming you.
What to expect on the morning
A Morning in the Kindergarten
Experience the gentle rhythm of a Kindergarten Morning at your own pace. You and your child are invited to join in:
- 10.00 – 11.00: Free Play & Bread Making Roll up your sleeves with the children in hands-on, purposeful work – the sensory joy of bread making and the focus of fruit chopping – or explore the room in child-led free play.
- 10.30 – 11.00: Tea & Talk Relax with tea and cake while Kindergarten Teacher, Anna Podesta, shares insights into the Steiner approach. Your child is welcome to play nearby while you listen.
- 11.00 – 11.30: Tidy-up & Seasonal Ring-Time Join in our traditional songs, rhymes and rhythmic games that build a natural foundation for language and number skills.
- 11.30 – 12.00: Snack & Puppet Story Share a social snack together, followed by a magical, traditional puppet story to nourish the imagination.
How to find us & parking
We’re in the residential area of Llandaff North, in north Cardiff and really easy to get to. We’re just 5 minutes from the A470 and M4 (junction 32). Llandaff train station is just two streets away, we’re very well served by regular bus links from all areas of Cardiff, and the Taff Trail cycle route runs through Hailey Park next to the School.
Cardiff Steiner School
Hawthorn Road West
Llandaff North
Cardiff CF14 2FL [google map]
Parking
Please park considerately for our neighbours (not in front of driveways, on drop curbs or too close to corners) or use nearby Hailey Park Car Park 2 mins away. For more information on access please call (029) 2056 7986.
A flexible rhythm for your family
We know that every family has a different pace. Whether you are looking for a gentle, part-time “bridge” from home, or need the reliability of a full working day, we offer a flexible rhythm that puts your child’s needs first.
- The Kindergarten Morning (9.00 – 1.00) This is the heart of our day, where our core curriculum and seasonal activities happen. To help the children settle into a stable group rhythm, we have a minimum attendance of:
- Age 3: 3 mornings
- Age 4: 4 mornings
- Age 5: 5 mornings
- Afternoon Care & Extended Days For parents who need a longer day, we offer a warm, “home from home” environment with plenty of unhurried play and rest. You can extend your child’s morning to 3.30, 4.30, or 6.00, with early drop-off available from 8.00 am.
- Tailored to You You can mix and match your timings – for example, choosing mornings only on some days and full, extended days on others. This allows you to create a schedule that supports your family’s life while keeping your child in a consistent, nurturing environment.
Fees & Funding
We strive to make our Kindergarten accessible to as many families as possible. Our fees include all meals and the natural craft materials your child uses throughout the day.
Monthly Fee Examples (Based on a 3 year old attending 3 days a week, paid over 12 months) from:
- 9.00am – 1.00pm: £342.00 /month
- 9.00am – 3.30pm: £448.00 /month
- 8.00am – 4.30pm: £539.45 /month
- 8.00am – 6.00pm: £592.45 /month
Equivalent Daily Rates From £38.43 (9am-1pm) to £66.57 (8am-6pm).
Making it Affordable Our families significantly reduce these costs through government support. We warmly welcome:
- The Childcare Offer for Wales: funded childcare for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds.
- Tax-Free Childcare: Save 20% on your remaining fees.
Example Monthly Cost With the Childcare Offer for Wales and Tax-Free Childcare, 3 days a week (9.00am – 3.30pm) can cost as little as £92.59 per month.
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