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Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Avon Valley Country Park, Pixash Lane, BRISTOL, BS31 1TP · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool, registered in August 2023, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years in a welcoming, all-year setting. Located in Bristol, the nursery operates from 07:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

The dedicated team ensures a nurturing environment where children develop positive relationships and independence. The nursery values outdoor learning, offering daily access to an on-site farm and forest-school sessions for older children.

Staff are committed to developing children's independence from an early age through practical activities like hand washing and self-dressing. The curriculum, based on the EYFS, is well-rounded and designed to engage children, with staff providing varied opportunities to support individual needs and interests.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices, providing targeted support and interventions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children make sustained progress and build a strong foundation for future learning. Leaders and staff continually review targets and outcomes for children, working closely with parents and external professionals to provide comprehensive support.

What it's like

Children enjoy learning and develop positive relationships in this welcoming setting. Staff greet children warmly, supporting their independence and providing daily outdoor activities which include forest-school sessions and access to an on-site farm. Babies and children confidently explore fun, stimulating activities with curiosity and independence, displaying positive attitudes towards their learning.

Welcoming environmentDaily outdoor activitiesStrong independence focusTargeted SEND supportEffective parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full-day sessions, with a minimum attendance requirement of two days per week. Fees are annualised over 51 weeks to exclude the Christmas closure, and include meals, snacks, nappies, and extra activities. Funding is accepted, with optional daily fees applying for additional costs.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Early Club session£5.23 / session
  • Registration fee (non-refundable)£55 / session
  • Deposit£100 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of two full days per week; half-day and term-time only options are not available.
  • Two months' written notice is required to cancel your child's place or reduce sessions.
  • Non-refundable £55 registration fee and £100 deposit required to secure a place.
  • Fees are annualised over 51 weeks, billed monthly in advance by the 1st of each month.
  • No refunds are given for holidays, sickness, or other absences, but bank holidays are chargeable.
  • Fees include meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, outings, and additional activities.

Key facts

Food

All meals, snacks, and drinks provided, including cow's milk. Nappies and wipes provided (parents supply nappy cream). Meals prepared on-site in farm kitchen. Caters to dietary requirements and allergies.

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full day sessions

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 16 January 2026 · Chelsea Woollard

Safeguarding effective

Actions the provider must take

  • Leaders should continue to evaluate the organisation of daily transitions, particularly to outside, to limit the amount of time children are waiting.

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy learning and develop positive relationships in this welcoming setting. Staff greet children warmly, supporting their independence and providing daily outdoor activities which include forest-school sessions and access to an on-site farm. Babies and children confidently explore fun, stimulating activities with curiosity and independence, displaying positive attitudes towards their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Babies develop confidence and build stability through climbing apparatus, communicating through babbling, smiling, and facial expressions.
  • Younger children enhance communication skills using actions, gestures, and words during song times.
  • Older children confidently chat with peers and collaborate during a forage hunt, learning to tick off findings.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support and interventions, ensuring sustained progress and secure foundations for future learning.
  • Staff and children demonstrate secure attachments, with staff responding sensitively to children's cues and needs.
  • Leaders and staff ensure children have opportunities to develop independence from an early age, such as washing hands, serving lunch, and dressing themselves.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to evaluate the organisation of daily transitions, particularly to outside, to limit the amount of time children are waiting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to their learning receive targeted support and interventions. This means that all children make sustained progress in their learning and development and develop secure foundations for future learning. Leaders implement a clear and embedded graduated approach to inclusion. Staff ensure they meet children's individual needs using robust systems for assessing and monitoring learning. Leaders work proactively with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those that face barriers to their learning. Leaders consistently review focused targets and outcomes for children and share these with parents and staff.

Outdoor space

Leaders ensure children have daily access to the on-site farm. Older children run freely in the vast space after their forest-school session. Staff and children laugh together as they try and find each other. Children enjoy being active and staff understand the importance of this to support children's wellbeing.

Parent Reviews of Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(9)
Tegan Jones
2 years ago

I came to the opening day on Saturday and I loved it. Lorraine the nursery manager was lovely. She showed us around and was so polite also very excited for the opening! I do feel Lorraine and the other workers made us feel really comfortable especially me. Which makes me feel so better and at peace with sending my child there. The place was beautiful and so peaceful. I cannot wait for my child to start. I would definitely recommend the nursery because the place is amazing and the staff are lovely as well!

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Elliot
2 years ago

I have been searching for a preschool for my daughter that gave me “that feeling” and Avon Valley is certainly that. I rang them on the off chance I could be shown around and Lorraine was so accommodating (I was invited in the next day). The moment I walked in I fell in love with Avon Valley and so did my daughter, she cried when we left as she wanted to stay and play. Communicator has been fantastic, the nursery and its surroundings are wonderful and I am so glad that Avon Valley will be part of my little girls development ready for big school next year. It is her first day today and she went on without a tear, I just know she will have the best day. Gemma x

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Harriet Smith
2 years ago

We visited Avon Valley nursery last week, and I was totally blown away by their wonderful new purpose built facility. It has been so well thought out, the children are going to love it. Lorraine (nursery manager) showed us around, and she was brilliant.

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Lara Norton
2 years ago

I came to visit Avon Valley nursery at their open day on Saturday.I was really impressed with the space and that the children in the nursery will get to experience being around the animals. The manager Lorraine answered all my questions with great knowledge and made me feel really comfortable. What a wonderful place to send any child, very very impressed with the whole place.

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Jack
2 years ago

What a lovely place for children to play with the ability to be able to also get out side in the fresh air, and see the animals and have the space to play. Lorraine showed me and my little boy around and answered all my questions putting my mind at rest with my little boy. My little one didn’t want to leave which made me happier that I’ve choose the right place. Can’t wait for my little boy to start as I know he will be well cared for and looked after. I know he’s going to love it with so much to do and see.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 January 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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