Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Bristol Childrens Playhouse

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·
4.8(9 parent reviews) ·Berkeley Green Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LU · Bristol
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Established in 2005, the playhouse is dedicated to fostering a love for learning, both indoors and outdoors, as noted in its latest "Good" Ofsted rating on 7th February 2023. The nursery welcomes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering strong support through precise assessments and well-planned interventions, with a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) working closely with parents.

Staff create a positive and warm atmosphere, ensuring children quickly settle and happily engage in activities tailored to their individual interests. High expectations for behaviour are consistently maintained, teaching children to share and take turns effectively.

The curriculum is ambitious and implemented with a clear, consistent approach, enriching children's experiences with diverse cultural learning and opportunities like theatre and musical performances. Communication and language development are well-supported through Makaton signing, visual cards, and by speaking key words in children's home languages, benefiting those with English as an additional language.

Parents consistently report their children are "thriving" and feel well-informed about their progress, highlighting the strong partnership between home and nursery. The manager demonstrates a continuous drive for improvement, ensuring staff are well-supported through regular meetings and training, which contributes to consistently good teaching standards across the nursery.

Furthermore, the playhouse promotes healthy lifestyles through initiatives like cooking classes for children and parents, and guidance on nutritious meals and snacks.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by staff who create a positive and warm environment, allowing them to quickly settle and happily engage in activities tailored to their interests. Staff prioritise building strong relationships with children, ensuring they feel secure and receive nurturing care. High expectations for behaviour are maintained, with children learning to share and take turns, resulting in consistently good conduct.

Ambitious curriculumStrong SEND supportPositive behaviourEffective communication skillsIndoor and outdoor learningHealthy lifestyle promotion

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bristol Childrens Playhouse

Last inspected 7 February 2023 · Rebecca Martin

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 are welcomed by staff who create a positive and warm environment, allowing them to quickly settle and happily engage in activities tailored to their interests. Staff prioritise building strong relationships with children, ensuring they feel secure and receive nurturing care. High expectations for behaviour are maintained, with children learning to share and take turns, resulting in consistently good conduct.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff implement an ambitious curriculum with a clear and consistent approach.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive strong support.
  • Parents speak highly of the manager and staff and feel well informed about their child's progress.
  • Staff support the development of children's communication and language skills well, using Makaton signing and visual cards.
  • The manager has a continual drive for improvement and strives for all children to develop a love of learning, both indoors and outdoors.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of song times for younger children to ensure they remain interested and focused during the activity.
Inspection #10263705 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive strong support. Staff gather information about children before they start and work closely with parents. This helps them to make precise assessments of children, to identify any gaps in their learning and development, and to provide well-planned interventions immediately. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The manager has a continual drive for improvement and strives for all children to develop a love of learning, both indoors and outdoors. The inspector observed the staff's interactions with the children, indoors and outdoors, and the impact of these on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Bristol Childrens Playhouse

4.8
(9)
Camille Watkins
8 years ago

Friendly and professional staff who are always there to help families in anyway they can with their child/ren. Fun and creative people who ensure all the children are treated equally and well looked after : )

Read on Google
Rus Clark
7 years ago

Amazing atmosphere where both Children and Staff look like they love being three.

Read on Google
Sameeha Kauser
6 years ago

Amazing staff ,really lovely nursery

Read on Google
Nicolae Sandu
7 years ago

Excellent for children , my son loves it

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Bristol Childrens Playhouse. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: February 2006

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • January 2009Good
  • February 2006Outstanding

Frequently asked about Bristol Childrens Playhouse

Nearby day nurseries in Bristol

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bristol Childrens Playhouse.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more