Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.

Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.

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We love to play! We love to explore! We love to imagine. We are a Childcare setting in Tonna for chi It is owned and managed by Nicola Manley.

We are a childcare setting based at Tonnau Primary school - just 5 minutes away from Neath. Once Upon a Time Childcare is for all children ages 2yrs - 12 years old. We offer Full daycare, Before School Club, morning and afternoon sessions, wrap around, After School club and Holiday Club. 'Once Upon a Time Childcare is registered by the CIW and all staff are suitably qualified and DBS checked. Ou

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 17/08/2026

As usual, lots of outdoor fun last week in holiday club😊

Fel arfer, roedd ‘na lwyth o hwyl tu allan yn y clwb gwyliau yr wythnos ddiwethaf 😊

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 17/08/2026

Last week we made the most of the sunshine again with lots of water and ice play 😀

Yr wythnos ddiwethaf wnaethon ni fanteisio ar yr haul eto gyda llwyth o chwarae dŵr ac iâ 😀

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 14/08/2026

We have been having lots of fun celebrating some very special animal days at Once Upon A Time.

From International Cat Day, to World Lion Day, World Elephant Fay, and World Lizard Day, our little learners have been discovering lots of fascinating facts about these wonderful animals.

We have been talking about where they live, what they eat, how they move, and what makes each one so special.

It’s been a fantastic opportunity to encourage curiosity, kindness and a love of animals, while learning through fun and play😊

Rydyn ni wedi bod yn cael llwyth o hwyl yn dathlu rhai diwrnodau anifeiliaid arbennig iawn yn Once Upon A Time.
O Ddiwrnod Cenedlaethol y Gath, i Ddiwrnod y Llew, Ddiwrnod yr Eliffant, ac Ddiwrnod y Lindys, mae ein dysgwyr bach wedi bod yn darganfod llwyth o ffeithiau hynod ddiddorol am yr anifeiliaid bendigedig hyn.
Rydyn ni wedi bod yn siarad am ble maen nhw’n byw, beth maen nhw’n ei fwyta, sut maen nhw’n symud, a beth sy’n gwneud pob un mor arbennig.
Mae wedi bod yn gyfle gwych i annog chwilfrydedd, caredigrwydd a chariad at anifeiliaid, wrth ddysgu drwy hwyl a chwarae 😊

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 14/08/2026

Our little explorers have had another week full of outdoor fun! We visited our local parks, and had a lovely woodland adventure at Gnoll country park, enjoyed a lovely walk through the woods, taking in the sights and sounds of nature all around us. We even took part in a fun scavenger hunt.

The children enjoyed searching for different things along the way - from leaves and sticks to interesting shapes, colours and natural treasures.

Another fantastic opportunity to develop our observation skills, teamwork and curiosity while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful outdoors. Most importantly, we had lots of fun making memories together❤️

Mae ein harchwilwyr bach wedi cael wythnos arall yn llawn o hwyl tu allan!
Aethon ni i’n parciau lleol, ac roedd gennym antur hyfryd yn y goedwig yn Parc Gwledig y Gnoll—cerdded drwy’r coed, mwynhau sŵn a golwg natur o’n cwmpas. Wnaethon ni hyd yn oed gymryd rhan mewn helfa drysor hwyliog!

Mwynhaodd y plant chwilio am bob math o bethau ar hyd y ffordd—o ddail a ffyn, i siapiau diddorol, lliwiau, a thrysorau naturiol.

Cyfle bendigedig arall i ddatblygu ein sgiliau arsylwi, gweithio fel tîm, a’n chwilfrydedd, wrth fwynhau’r awyr iach a’r byd naturiol hardd. Ac yn bwysicaf oll, wnaethon ni greu llwyth o atgofion hapus gyda’n gilydd ❤️

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 12/08/2026

Apologies for the delay- forgot to upload a few photos of our Eisteddfod celebrations last week🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Ymddiheuriadau am yr oedi — anghofiais uwchlwytho ychydig o luniau o’n dathliadau Eisteddfod yr wythnos ddiwethaf

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 07/08/2026

Our littlest explorers have been having such fun the last few days. We have been on a lovely walk up the Gnoll Country park where children enjoyed plenty of time in the playground climbing,sliding and giggling together. Afterwards, we wondered over to the pond to feed the ducks, watching them waddle, splash and flap with excitement.

We have also had a fun adventure with a walk to Aberdulais Falls. The children loved listening to the rushing water, spotting wildlife and chatting about all the things they could see around them. It was the perfect mix of fresh air, curiosity and calm. The staff there were as welcoming as always - Diolch!

Mae ein harchwilwyr bachaf wedi bod yn cael cymaint o hwyl dros y dyddiau diwethaf.
Aethon ni am dro hyfryd i Barc Gwledig y Gnoll, lle mwynhaodd y plant ddigon o amser yn y maes chwarae—dringo, sleidio a chwerthin gyda’i gilydd. Wedi hynny, aethon ni draw at y pwll i fwydo’r hwyaid, gan wylio nhw’n waddle‑o, sblash‑o ac yn fflapio gyda chyffro.

Rydyn ni hefyd wedi cael antur hwyliog gyda thro i Rhaeadr Aberdulais. Roedd y plant wrth eu bodd yn gwrando ar y dŵr yn rhuthro, yn sylwi ar fywyd gwyllt ac yn sgwrsio am bob dim roedden nhw’n gallu ei weld o’u cwmpas. Roedd yn gymysgedd berffaith o awyr iach, chwilfrydedd a thawelwch.

Roedd y staff yno mor groesawgar ag erioed — Diolch!

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 07/08/2026

Lots of holiday club fun- more trips to the park and choosing what we want for snack in the shop😊

Llwyth o hwyl yn y clwb gwyliau — mwy o dripiau i’r parc a dewis beth rydyn ni eisiau ar gyfer ein snac yn y siop 😊

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 03/08/2026

Lots of fun again last week😊

A lovely walk along the canal , visits to the library, and celebrating International Tiger Day
Llwyth o hwyl eto yr wythnos ddiwethaf 😊
Taith hyfryd ar hyd y gamlas, ymweliadau â’r llyfrgell, a dathlu Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Teigr.

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 31/07/2026

Holiday club fun!

Our little explorers became dinosaur rescuers as they took place in some exciting ice play. Hidden inside frozen blocks were all sorts of dinosaurs, waiting to be freed - and the children couldn’t wait to get started!

Using warm water, pipettes, tools and plenty of teamwork, the children experimented with melting, chipping, pouring and cracking the ice. They chatted about what might work best, noticed the changes as the ice melted, and celebrated each time a dinosaur was freed.

This kind of sensory play is brilliant for scientific thinking, problem solving, language development and cooperation- all wrapped up in fun, excitement and discovery.

The children also loved heading out to pick blackberries. They spotted the shiny ripe ones, used gentle hands to collect them, and chatted excitedly about their colours and sizes.

The children have also explored ice cream sensory play. With scoops, bowls, cones and lots of imaginative toppings, the children got stuck into mixing, pouring, squishing and creating their very own pretend ice cream treats.

They chatted about flavours, counted scoops, and experimented with textures- from soft and fluffy to smooth and gloopy.

Simple, playful activities that brought big smiles and even bigger imaginations😊

Hwyl y clwb gwyliau!
Daeth ein harchwilwyr bach yn achubwyr deinosoriaid wrth gymryd rhan mewn chwarae iâ cyffrous. Yn cuddio tu mewn i flociau wedi rhewi roedd pob math o ddeinosoriaid yn aros i gael eu rhyddhau — ac roedd y plant methu aros i ddechrau!

Gan ddefnyddio dŵr cynnes, pipedau, offer a llwyth o waith tîm, fe wnaeth y plant arbrofi gyda toddi, sglodion, tywallt a chracio’r iâ. Roedden nhw’n sgwrsio am beth allai weithio orau, yn sylwi ar y newidiadau wrth i’r iâ doddi, ac yn dathlu bob tro roedd deinosor yn cael ei ryddhau.

Mae’r math yma o chwarae synhwyraidd yn wych ar gyfer meddwl gwyddonol, datrys problemau, datblygiad iaith a chydweithio — i gyd wedi’i lapio mewn hwyl, cyffro a darganfod.

Roedd y plant hefyd wrth eu bodd yn mynd allan i gasglu mwyar duon. Roedden nhw’n sylwi ar y rhai sgleiniog aeddfed, yn defnyddio dwylo caredig i’w casglu, ac yn sgwrsio’n gyffrous am eu lliwiau a’u meintiau.

Mae’r plant hefyd wedi bod yn archwilio chwarae synhwyraidd hufen iâ. Gyda sgŵps, powlenni, conau a llwyth o dopins dychmygol, fe wnaethon nhw fwynhau cymysgu, tywallt, sgwishio a chreu eu triniaethau hufen iâ dychmygol eu hunain.

Roedden nhw’n sgwrsio am flasau, yn cyfrif sgŵps, ac yn arbrofi gyda gweadau — o feddal a blewog i lyfn a glwpiog.

Gweithgareddau syml a chwareus a ddaeth â gwên fawr ac hyd yn oed dychymyg mwy 😊

Photos from Once Upon a Time Childcare Ltd.'s post 27/07/2026

Apologies for the delay- more adventures last week!

Last week our little explorers set off on a beautiful walk to Aberdulais Falls, enjoying the fresh air, the sound of rushing water and plenty of chances to chat about nature along the way.

When we arrived, we were met with the most wonderful welcome. The team set out games for the children to play, along with arts and crafts and a cosy selection of books for us to read together. The children moved so naturally between activities - creating, imagining, building and sharing stories.

We finished our visit with a picnic, enjoying our snacks in the sunshine and taking in the peaceful surroundings. It was the perfect mix of adventure, learning and community, and the children absolutely loved every moment😊

Ymddiheuriadau am yr oedi — mwy o anturiaethau yr wythnos ddiwethaf!
Yr wythnos ddiwethaf aeth ein harchwilwyr bach ar dro hyfryd i Rhaeadr Aberdulais, gan fwynhau’r awyr iach, sŵn y dŵr yn rhuthro a digon o gyfleoedd i sgwrsio am natur ar hyd y ffordd.

Pan gyrhaeddon ni, cawson ni groeso bendigedig. Roedd y tîm wedi gosod gemau i’r plant eu chwarae, ynghyd ag arlunio a chrefftau a detholiad clyd o lyfrau i’w darllen gyda’n gilydd. Symudodd y plant mor naturiol rhwng y gweithgareddau — creu, dychmygu, adeiladu a rhannu straeon.

Gorffennon ni ein hymweliad gyda phicnic, yn mwynhau ein snaciau yn yr haul ac yn ymlacio yn yr amgylchedd tawel. Roedd yn gymysgedd berffaith o antur, dysgu a chymuned, ac roedd y plant wrth eu bodd gyda phob eiliad 😊

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School Road, Tonna
Neath
SA113EJ

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm