A nursery has received praise for delivering care described as joyful and supportive.

Wibli Wobli, a Welsh-language early childhood establishment in Newport, was judged to be run effectively during its first inspection by Estyn and Care Inspectorate Wales in February 2026.

Based at Oak House in Vaughn Court, the setting secured good ratings across all main areas, including well-being, care and development, premises, and leadership and management.

Inspectors found many areas of strength and identified no breaches of requirements or significant concerns.

Wibli Wobli now cares for around 150 children.

The facility provides full-day supervision for up to 100 children from birth through to five years, encompassing Flying Start placements and state-funded early education for eligible three and four-year-olds.

Welsh serves as the main language for both care and teaching, supporting language growth among young learners.

Inspectors noted that most children seemed happy and settled quickly, benefiting from consistent routines and warm relationships with staff and peers.

The report highlighted the setting’s emphasis on play-based learning, both indoors and outdoors.

Activities include imaginative dressing-up, creating what were called magical potions, and water experiments, all designed to develop early artistic, mathematical, and scientific skills.

Many children were observed naturally using Welsh words such as mwyn and llai during their play.

The environment was described as safe, clean, and welcoming, with plenty of natural light, quality furnishings, and genuine resources for imaginative play.

Wibli Wobli is the only Welsh-language provision for babies under two years of age.

Leadership and governance were also rated as good.

Inspectors pointed to the clear vision set by owner Natasha Baker and praised the staff team’s collaborative approach and reflective methods.

The report stated that self-evaluation processes were well established, drawing on staff observations, feedback from parents, and monitoring of each child’s progress.

Inspectors put forward two recommendations.

They suggested improving how assessment information is used to plan next steps for each child, and further developing staff confidence in integrating Welsh naturally throughout everyday routines.

The setting must now prepare an action plan addressing these areas.

This positive result comes after a challenging period for Wibli Wobli.

In early 2024, a fire destroyed its previous premises at Wern Industrial Estate, affecting about 60 children and leaving families without childcare.

With support from Business Wales and 25000 pounds through the UK Steel Enterprise Support Programme, Ms Baker secured new facilities at Cleppa Park and reopened.

The business has since expanded, opening a second site in Roath, Cardiff, offering care for children up to seven years old.

Describing itself as nurturing through language and play, Wibli Wobli continues to see growing demand for Welsh-language early years provision.