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Bambinos Day Nursery in Plymouth (PL6)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2025)
·School Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7TH · Devon
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Bambinos Day Nurseries operates five facilities in Plymouth and Plymstock, committed to offering a supportive, secure, and stimulating setting for young children. They cater to children from birth to five years old, focusing on individual needs and developmental stages.

The nurseries aim to build confidence and curiosity through engaging learning activities and fostering social skills. Each branch, including Houndiscombe Road, Plymstock, Woolwell, Tavistock, and Frogmore Montessori, benefits from a passionate team dedicated to supporting children's growth.

Bambinos prides itself on its educational approach, with all its nurseries rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, highlighting their commitment to high-quality childcare and early years education.

Our ethos

Bambinos Day Nurseries are committed to offering a supportive, secure, and stimulating setting for young children, focusing on individual needs and developmental stages to build confidence and curiosity. They pride themselves on their educational approach, aiming to provide high-quality childcare and early years education.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy the wide range of stimulating learning experiences on offer at this homely nursery. Staff have put in place a highly effective, ambitious curriculum that develops children's knowledge over time. Children's ability in physical development is particularly strong.

Ofsted-rated Good or OutstandingEarly Years EducationIndividualised LearningMontessori ApproachOutdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Plymstock: 7am – 6pm (Monday – Friday); Frogmore Montessori: 7.15am – 6pm (Monday – Friday); Tavistock: 8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday)

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bambinos Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 March 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy the wide range of stimulating learning experiences on offer at this homely nursery. Staff have put in place a highly effective, ambitious curriculum that develops children's knowledge over time. Children's ability in physical development is particularly strong.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's ability in physical development is particularly strong.
  • Children are enthusiastic learners and demonstrate consistently positive attitudes to their learning.
  • Leaders have established a strong key-person system.
  • Children benefit from consistently high-quality interactions with staff.
  • Partnerships with parents are incredibly strong.
Inspection #10372526 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report on how their children 'flourish' and make 'rapid progress' at the nursery, including those with additional needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children make excellent progress from their starting points, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders train staff in assisting with the provision for children with SEND to ensure that all children and their families are exceptionally well supported.

Outdoor space

Staff provide regular opportunities for children to develop both their small- and large-muscle skills. Children demonstrate excellent coordination as they climb on nets on the climbing frame.

Inspection history
  • March 2025Outstanding
  • April 2019Outstanding
  • January 2016Good
  • February 2013Requires improvement

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