About Us

Mathern Day Nursery was established in April 1989 by Mandy Gore, who has continued to run the Nursery to this day. We are proud that we were the first Day nursery to open in the Chepstow area.

In September 2019 we opened our Caerwent nursery which is housed in the North Gate House. The house lends itself perfectly to provide a homely environment for our nursery. 

We aim to provide quality and affordable childcare where your child can develop and grow in a fun, happy and stimulating environment. We are an English speaking Nursery but we use Welsh through our everyday activities. 

Children are the central focus at Mathern Day Nursery. They are cared for by a team of friendly and skilled professions. Our Nursery provides a well balanced programme of rest and play in a safe, stimulating and secure setting. We encourage the children to develop their ideas, creativity and feelings naturally and freely. 

Our location within a rural village allows us to take the children in small groups on walks or strolls  in pleasant countryside and a quiet village. Outdoor play is an important part of development and our daily routine. We have a large garden area with a variety of equipment as well as use of the fields at the rear of the building which the children can explore in safety.  

The Nursery is managed by Mandy Gore. She is generally at the Nursery every working day – this hands on approach has ensured that the quality of care and family atmosphere has been maintained over the last 25 years. A team of 21 Nursery nurses – with a wide range of experience and formal qualifications – focus on the care and development of the children that they look after. Staff turnover at the Nursery is low, which again reinforces the stable environment for your child's development.

The Nursery is an ESTYN approved provider of Early Years education, the curriculum for our pre-school room is linked to the Foundation Phase. Under current legislation subsidised LEA funding for up to 5 sessions per week can be “spent” at the Nursery from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday.