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Barbar Nursery # Barbar Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 303 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4QP · Gloucestershire Number of places 49 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery BarBar Nursery provides a nurturing, safe, and secure setting where each child is cherished as an individual. The nursery focuses on fostering confidence, effort, kindness, and humour, while also preparing children for their future school life. They offer a personalised and flexible service across their various locations, which include Rosary, Stratford Park, and Quedgeley. The nursery operates with an open-door policy, inviting families to visit, meet the staff, and discuss their specific needs. They maintain high standards in food hygiene and overall care, as evidenced by positive food premises inspections. The team includes experienced early years professionals, some of whom have grown with BarBar from apprenticeships to management roles. The nursery was founded by two friends, Carol Barker and Sandra Barton, who shared a vision for creating a supportive environment for children, reflected in their name “BarBar” and their butterfly logo symbolising freedom and exploration. Although Carol retired in 2023, the essence of their friendship and dedication to childcare continues. What it's like Children flourish at this nurturing, homely nursery. They have strong bonds with their key person and feel safe and secure. Staff know the children very well and meet their care needs, following their lead for learning to create a strong curriculum. Family-run nursery Individualised child care School readiness focus Flexible services ## Pricing & funding Settings offer term-time (38 weeks) or all-year (50 weeks stretched) care for ages three months and up. Charges are based on full-day or half-day sessions, with non-funded rates covering all meals, snacks, and activities. Funded hours can be stretched, with discretionary charges for food and consumables. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - All Day Rosary (8-3:30) £60.30 / day - Rosary ASC (3:30-6) £17.50 - Stratford Park & Quedgeley All Day (0-2Y, 8-6) £75.00 / day - Stratford Park & Quedgeley All Day (2Y+, 8-6) £72.50 / day - Stratford Park & Quedgeley AM Session (0-2, 8-1) £50.00 See 15 more Good to know - Refundable deposit is deducted from the first invoice when the child starts nursery. - Business administration fee and settling sessions are non-chargeable for solely fully funded hours. - Term-time sessions run over 38 weeks, while all-year children can stretch funded hours over 50 weeks. - Food, consumables, and activity charges are discretionary contributions for children using funding. - Non-funded rates are all-inclusive, covering all meals, snacks, consumables, and activities. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barbar Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10214532 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195644)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555413) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barbar-nursery-ltd-gl2-4qp-ey555413) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barbar Nursery Last inspected 15 September 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children flourish at this nurturing, homely nursery. They have strong bonds with their key person and feel safe and secure. Staff know the children very well and meet their care needs, following their lead for learning to create a strong curriculum. Inspector highlights - Children flourish in a nurturing and homely environment, forming strong bonds with their key person. - The manager has successfully supported her team in improving practice since the last inspection. - The nursery provides a learning environment supportive of children with special needs and/or disabilities and English as an additional language. - All children display very good behaviour and are provided with various opportunities to learn and develop independence. - Staff skilfully weave mathematical language into all areas of play and learning, and provide a language-rich environment. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to sufficiently challenge older children to remain engaged in activities to ensure they achieve the goals they are capable of. Inspection #10214532 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195644) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents speak highly of the nursery and the support the staff provide." > "They report that their children love attending and are making good progress." > "Parents express how the staff are very inclusive of all their children's interests and needs and these are used to inform their learning." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff provide children with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and English as an additional language with a learning environment supportive of their needs. The manager works closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure that children receive the best support. Funding is used effectively, tailored to the needs of the children, with some receiving extra sessions and others specific learning resources. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Older children discuss with staff how they could climb the tree in the garden. They eagerly recall what they have used at home with their parents to create a tree house. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022 Date: October 2021 - September 2022 Good - October 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Barbar Nursery ### Is Barbar Nursery Ltd a good nursery? ### What is Barbar Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Barbar Nursery Ltd cost? ### Does Barbar Nursery Ltd accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Barbar Nursery Ltd take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Barbar Nursery Ltd take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Barbar Nursery Ltd's opening hours? ### What age range does Barbar Nursery Ltd accept? ### Does Barbar Nursery Ltd have outdoor space? ### How does Barbar Nursery Ltd support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Barbar Nursery Ltd? ### How do I contact Barbar Nursery Ltd or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gloucester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Barbar Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Enchanting Childcare (Quedgeley) Quedgeley · GL2 4PJ ](/nursery/enchanting-childcare-quedgeley-ltd-gl2-4pj-2861054) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Monsters Childcare Gloucestershire · GL2 4PY ](/nursery/little-monsters-childcare-gl2-4py-ey535834) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Enchanting Childcare Gloucester · GL2 2GS ](/nursery/enchanting-childcare-gl2-2gs-2525198) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School Gloucester · GL2 4PQ 4.6(21 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-quedgeley-day-nursery-pre-school-gl2-4pq-2652979) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hardwicke Early Years Gloucester · GL2 4QG ](/nursery/hardwicke-early-years-gl2-4qg-2592620) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Quedgeley Quedgeley · GL2 4NJ 3.5(20 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-quedgeley-gl2-4nj-101805) [See all nurseries in Gloucester →](/search?q=Gloucester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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