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Bristol University Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(5 Google reviews) ·34 St. Michaels Park, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8BW · Bristol
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Bristol University Day Nursery provides childcare in Bristol for children from birth to four years old. It operates from 8.30am to 5.30pm on weekdays. The day nursery has an outdoor area where children use a play kitchen, climbing equipment, and ride-on toys. In its inspection in March 2024, Ofsted rated the nursery's overall effectiveness as Good. The inspector reported that the curriculum is well planned and children make good progress.

The Ofsted report noted a calm atmosphere across the nursery, with children developing their independence by serving themselves food and clearing away their things. Staff are described as knowing the children well, observing them as they play to focus on individual learning needs. According to the inspector, relationships with parents are strong and they are kept well-informed. To improve, Ofsted recommended enhancing the focus on children's home languages and helping staff adapt their teaching to better support all children during activities.

What it's like

Children are eager to see staff when they arrive and are greeted warmly. Staff show genuine pleasure in seeing the children and chat with them happily. The nursery curriculum is well planned and ensures children make good progress.

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Registered with Ofsted

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bristol University Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 March 2024 · Rachel Howell

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 eager to see staff when they arrive and are greeted warmly. Staff show genuine pleasure in seeing the children and chat with them happily. The nursery curriculum is well planned and ensures children make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager has reviewed all aspects of practice since taking over last year, closely implementing clear action plans with the deputy manager, committee, and trustees, leading to high staff morale and a feeling of being valued.
  • Staff observe children as they play, tracking their achievements closely, knowing them well, and focusing on individual learning needs.
  • There is a calm atmosphere across the nursery, with children showing respect for staff and learning to play with each other and share toys.
  • Relationships with parents are strong, who are well-informed about their child's time at nursery and relish opportunities to share their children's nursery experience during regular stay-and-play sessions.
  • Children develop their independence and sense of responsibility well, serving themselves food and clearing away their things conscientiously.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the focus on children's home languages, linking to these to help develop children's confidence and communication as much as possible
  • 2help staff adapt their teaching, making sure they support all children to get the most out of the learning opportunities available in activities.
Inspection #10312361 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff have bonded very well with the children.

They say that it is a delight dropping their children off in the morning, knowing that children will have so much fun and be so well cared for.

Parents praise the varied nutritious menu that offers children a wealth of interesting international meals.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being active in the fresh air. They are busy outside, mixing items at the play kitchen, using climbing equipment, and ride-on toys, developing their skills well.

Google Reviews of Bristol University Day Nursery

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Maximilian Gavin-Ellis
6 years ago

Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. The level of provision, variety of activities and culture of nurture all exceed what you should reasonably expect from a day nursery. The hardest part about moving house was having to give up our kids' places here. Brilliant, thank you so much day nursery staff!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2004

  • April 2024Good
  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • April 2018Good
  • June 2015Good
  • May 2015Good
  • May 2011Good
  • April 2011Good
  • February 2008Good
  • October 2004Good

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