--- title: "BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park, Stroud | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-gl5-4af-ey430712 description: "BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park in Stroud — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · The Old Tennis Pavilion, Stratford Park, STROUD, GL5 4AF · Gloucestershire Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Gloucestershire ## About this day nursery BarBar Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child is celebrated as an individual. The day nursery focuses on fostering confidence, effort, kindness, and humour, while concurrently preparing children for their upcoming school journey. With a commitment to personalised service and flexibility, BarBar Nursery strives to accommodate the diverse needs of families. The team prides itself on creating a happy, safe, and secure space, welcoming prospective families to visit and experience their approach firsthand. Established in 2005 by friends Carol Barker and Sandra Barton, the day nursery's name combines elements of their surnames and symbolises the unity of friendship and the freedom of exploration, reflected in the butterfly wings of their logo. What it's like Children are happy and comfortable in this nursery, forming strong bonds with staff. Babies explore toys and seek reassurance, while toddlers enjoy sensory activities like gloop and sand. Older children confidently participate in group discussions, showing a calm and positive attitude towards learning. Individualised Care School Preparation ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Rosary All Day (8-3:30) £60.30 / day - Rosary After School Club (3:30-6) £17.50 / session - Stratford Park & Quedgeley All Day (0-2Y) £75.00 / day - Stratford Park & Quedgeley All Day (2Y+) £72.50 / day - Stratford Park & Quedgeley AM Session (0-2Y) £50.00 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 18:00 Age range 3 months+ Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Half Day (AM), Half Day (PM) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 28 February 2024 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 Inspector highlights - Management has reflected on practice and made improvements since the last inspection. - Staff are quick to identify when children need extra support, liaise with parents and professionals, and put in place plans to help them catch up. - Children's behaviour is very good, and staff praise their achievements, boosting self-esteem. - Staff support children's communication and language effectively, reinforcing simple words and encouraging singing and story time. - Overall, children develop good levels of independence from a young age, helping them develop skills for their next stage in education. Areas to develop - 1 improve information sharing with parents about the importance of children learning to manage their own personal needs in readiness for school - 2 help staff find additional ways to challenge and extend older and more able children's mathematical development. Inspection #10299128 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242420) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents report that their children have made very good progress at nursery, particularly with their confidence and language." > "They say that staff know their children's interests well and support their next steps through the activities provided." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff monitor children's progress carefully and seek early intervention for those who are showing gaps in their learning and development. Staff are quick to identify when children need extra support, liaise with parents and professionals, and put in place plans to help them catch up. Outdoor space Children are keen to play outside in the fresh air and show they are developing their physical skills. Younger children practise throwing balls and climbing up the steps to slide down the slide. Older children enjoy running around and participating in circle games. ## Google Reviews 5.0 (1 Google review) Luke Kelly 2 years ago Our daughter has been going to BarBar for the last year, and we feel really, really lucky to have found somewhere so amazing for her. All of the staff are amazing: friendly, helpful, and we always feel like we're leaving our little girl in really safe hands. She's made some great friends there already, has come on leaps and bounds in terms of her development (especially her speech!) and it's taken a lot of the stress out of going back to work knowing that she's in such a great environment. Highly recommended! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKLWVMaVRREAE!2m1!1s0x487109533fffffff:0x99ec17808e93952) Reviews from Google for BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=693204113951373650&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: March 2012 - February 2024 Good - May 2023 Requires improvement - October 2017 Good - January 2015 Good - March 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park ### Is BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park a good nursery? ### What is BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park's Ofsted rating? ### How much does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park cost? ### Does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park's opening hours? ### What age range does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park accept? ### Does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park have outdoor space? ### How does BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park? ### How do I contact BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in STROUD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary Stroud · GL5 4AB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-gl5-4ab-ey430748 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Children of One End Street Stroud · GL5 1QG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-gl5-1qg-ey400757 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Sunlands Kindergarten Stroud · GL5 4EX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-gl5-4ex-ey540224 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery Stroud · GL5 4HL 4.2(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/curious-caterpillars-day-nursery-gl5-4hl-ey488416 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Cainscross Caincross · GL5 4JG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cainscross-gl5-4jg-ey282250 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Cashes Green Playgroup Stroud · GL5 4NL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cashes-green-playgroup-gl5-4nl-101678 See all nurseries in STROUD →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=STROUD ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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