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Clifton Tots Day Nursery in Bristol (BS8 1LT)

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.7(12 parent reviews)
·8 St. Pauls Road, Clifton, BRISTOL, BS8 1LT · Bristol
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Clifton Tots Day Nursery, established in 1989, is a well-regarded early years provider in Bristol, dedicated to fostering a secure and nurturing environment where children thrive through play. The nursery collaborates closely with parents, recognising their vital role in a child's development.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the team supports each child in reaching their full potential, preparing them comprehensively for future experiences. The nursery is committed to instilling confidence, independence, and enthusiasm in children, with a mission to see them leave as happy, kind, emotionally well-rounded individuals with aspirations.

Situated conveniently near Bristol University, Bristol Royal Infirmary, the BBC, Clifton Village, and The Clifton Downs, Clifton Tots places a strong emphasis on creating lasting, joyful memories for every child. The nursery has been recognised with the Bristol Standard Quality assurance scheme and is a member of the National Day Nursery Association.

Our ethos

Clifton Tots Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They are committed to fostering confidence, independence, and enthusiasm, aiming for children to become happy, kind, and emotionally well-rounded individuals. The nursery views parents as vital partners in a child's development and emphasises learning through play in a secure and nurturing environment.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle well, demonstrating contentment in the homely setting. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum, taking into account individual needs and interests, which enables children to gain key skills for future learning.

Established since 1989Play-based learningBristol Standard Quality assurance

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

St Pauls road - 8.00AM - 6:00PM; Richmond Hill - 8.00AM - 6.00PM; Grove Road - 7.30AM - 6.00PM

Age range

6 weeks - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clifton Tots Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 June 2024 · Kelly Sunderland

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 arrive happily and settle well, demonstrating contentment in the homely setting. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum, taking into account individual needs and interests, which enables children to gain key skills for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting develops good partnerships with parents, sharing information and ideas for development at home.
  • The setting plans an exciting curriculum that considers children's interests and next steps, with staff using observations and assessments to plan interesting learning opportunities.
  • The setting places a high importance on supporting all children to develop their self-regulation skills, with staff tuned in to children's emotional needs.
  • The setting reflects on the provision well, with good oversight of quality and targeted areas for improvement, using feedback from parents and staff to make well-informed changes.
  • The setting offers older children new experiences they would not receive at home, such as forest sessions where they learn about the world around them.

Areas to develop

  • 1organise pre-school planned activities more effectively so that children understand the purpose and remain focused and challenged
  • 2provide younger children with consistent routines for mealtimes, so they understand what is expected of them and have the opportunity to learn to do things for themselves.
Inspection #10349781 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak highly of the nursery, commenting that the staff are great and really know their children well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that takes into account children's individual needs and interests, which enables children to gain the key skills they need for future learning. The setting places a high importance on supporting all children to develop their self-regulation skills. Staff are tuned in to children's emotional needs, and they encourage children to openly discuss how they are feeling.

Outdoor space

Staff provide good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills in the outdoor area. Older children practise balancing on beams, climbing on the play pirate ship and building by using large equipment, while younger children practise walking and use equipment to pull themselves up to a standing position.

Parent Reviews of Clifton Tots Day Nursery

4.7
(12)
Joan Garcia
2 years ago

Great nursery! The team at Clifton Tots St. Pauls is amazing. The manager, Irene, will always go the extra mile to accommodate any requests. She has an international team and they introduce different languages very early on. The little ones learn numbers and singing in the early days at preschool. Our little one was very happy there.

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Alandahen Alivei
2 years ago

It is a great nursery with an excellent atmosphere. Convenient, comfortable cozy, and child-friendly. The staff are very well trained because the children can learn a foreign language in their early years. I trust them and that is important nowadays.

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Charlotte C
6 years ago

We can’t recommend Clifton Tots (on Richmond Hill) more highly. When we moved out of the area, one of our biggest regrets was taking our son out of pre-school. The staff there are really professional and obviously care about the children. Our son was used to being at home and was initially upset when we dropped him off, but they invested a lot of time and effort in making him (and us) feel safe and happy. We will miss them.

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Hadi Asgarifard
2 years ago

Very sad Aryana leaving Nursery in St. Paul’s road Clifton ,Thank you so much to ana . Kata and Monica . Absolutely amazin staff .

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Rick Green
9 years ago

Excellent nursery great staff, and my son loves it there.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2016

  • June 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • January 2016Good

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