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Bristol Childrens Playhouse # Bristol Childrens Playhouse Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 curriculum Strong SEND support Positive behaviour Effective communication skills Indoor and outdoor learning Healthy 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bristol Childrens Playhouse Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263705 Lead inspector Rebecca Martin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210321)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308614) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Berkeley Green Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.5555/51.47175/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bristol-childrens-playhouse-bs5-6lu-ey308614) 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 - 1 improve the organisation of song times for younger children to ensure they remain interested and focused during the activity. Inspection #10263705 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210321) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXcarraKXXFKmeVW5zQ5BStgfBPG618AohPQhzzwJ8xX_dlxIbD=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRZ05iTFlREAE!2m1!1s0x48718e314bd1eb41:0xbc5132fea42031f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXaJWsuJMRdssGJ0Bncyrda0OT3jPuvcrKROBgiNiPY92_7F34=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Rus Clark 7 years ago Amazing atmosphere where both Children and Staff look like they love being three. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3bXRlUVZnEAE!2m1!1s0x48718e314bd1eb41:0xbc5132fea42031f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJk-X3Qq07rKVtjJafk6ZgYyTZbUUr68wqV_JN6aLcX53kubA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sameeha Kauser 6 years ago Amazing staff ,really lovely nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjMGZDNmdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48718e314bd1eb41:0xbc5132fea42031f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXnZ_SvjPPIhZVMRxij9we6g7Y-aFFcYIcyVJwiS4XknNUqZ2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Nicolae Sandu 7 years ago Excellent for children , my son loves it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZbkstZ3ZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48718e314bd1eb41:0xbc5132fea42031f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKLR-hlobIcTpC2EXUYGqRAGH8vo8t1x35LCmWZjvBmKrla-A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yasar Ahmed 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twaVkwTXlPVWhYWTJsb2FtczVUa2RHYjJoUmVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x48718e314bd1eb41:0xbc5132fea42031f2) Reviews from Google for Bristol Childrens Playhouse. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13569683221500670450&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2006 - February 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - January 2009 Good - February 2006 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Bristol Childrens Playhouse ### Which funded hours does Bristol Childrens Playhouse accept? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### How big is Bristol Childrens Playhouse? ### What outdoor learning space does the nursery have? ### How does Bristol Childrens Playhouse support children with SEND? ### Is Bristol Childrens Playhouse Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bristol Childrens Playhouse. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS16 2AP 4.5(20 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-hawkesbury-road-day-nursery-pre-school-bs16-2ap-ey315335) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Raised in Bristol at Easton Community Centre Bristol · BS5 6AW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/raised-in-bristol-at-easton-community-centre-bs5-6aw-ey554169) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bannerman Road Children's Centre Easton · BS5 0RR ](/nursery/early-years-bannerman-road-bs5-0rr-ey275107) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Easton Community Children's Centre Bristol · BS5 9JF 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/easton-community-children-s-centre-bs5-9jf-106942) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground Easton · BS5 0JW 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/raised-in-bristol-at-felix-road-adventure-playground-bs5-0jw-2579443) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Cleo's Caring Corner Day Nursery Bristol · BS2 9RU 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/cleo-s-caring-corner-day-nursery-bs2-9ru-2641495) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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