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Clyde House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·1 Nevil Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 9EG · Bristol
Number of places
31 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Clyde House Day Nursery, alongside its sister nursery Ashgrove Park, offers a warm, friendly, and secure environment for children from birth to five years old in Bristol. The nursery focuses on providing stimulating experiences and opportunities, encouraging children to develop at their own pace.

Emphasising the happiness and well-being of each child, the nurseries foster a sense of belonging and trust through strong bonds between children and practitioners. They incorporate "Planning in the Moment" to support development across the seven EYFS learning areas and actively promote British values such as democracy, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance.

Both settings boast large, secure, all-weather outdoor spaces and sensory gardens, equipped with various resources to encourage imagination, exploration, and physical development. Freshly prepared meals, following Bristol City Council’s nutrition guidelines, are provided daily, with attention to dietary requirements and cultural beliefs.

The dedicated and qualified staff team is central to their high-quality care, with a commitment to continuous professional development and sensitive interactions that support each child’s unique needs.

Our ethos

Clyde House Day Nursery focuses on providing stimulating experiences and opportunities, encouraging children to develop at their own pace. They incorporate "Planning in the Moment" to support development across the seven EYFS learning areas and actively promote British values. They emphasise the happiness and well-being of each child, fostering a sense of belonging and trust through strong bonds with practitioners.

What it's like

Children's communication and social skills develop effectively, including those who speak English as an additional language, as they enjoy social mealtimes, activities, and learning new words. Children behave well, including those who require perceptive intervention and additional support, learning to take turns, play cooperatively, and manage their emotions.

Family-runOFSTED "Good" ratedLarge outdoor spacesHome-cooked meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Food

Morning snack, two-course lunch, and afternoon snack provided; fresh fruit and milk/water for snacks; home-cooked hot lunches; dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural beliefs respected.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday (08.15am – 5.45pm). Closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Age range

Birth to 5 years old

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clyde House Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 December 2022

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's communication and social skills develop effectively, including those who speak English as an additional language, as they enjoy social mealtimes, activities, and learning new words. Children behave well, including those who require perceptive intervention and additional support, learning to take turns, play cooperatively, and manage their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's communication and social skills develop effectively.
  • Staff know children well and focus carefully on their individual learning needs.
  • The manager supports staff to identify any gaps in children's learning and promptly seeks support from outside professionals.
  • Staff encourage children to be increasingly independent, building their confidence and sense of responsibility.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with effective communication through daily chats, messages, and an online app.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the set-up of the outside environment further, to help support the youngest children's skills as much as possible
  • 2support staff to adapt activities more readily and ensure all children's continued engagement and learning.
Inspection #10234054 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents say that children are well cared for, and that staff are kind, lots of fun and build close relationships with each child that respect their individuality and interests."

"Parents are impressed by staff's responsive flexibility in their planning. They say if a child brings in a favourite or special item from home, staff quickly focus an activity on it and develop children's interest and knowledge further."

"Parents all say they feel well informed."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager supports staff to identify any gaps in children's learning and ensures they promptly seek support from outside professionals to get children the help they need. Children make good progress, and staff liaise closely with parents to make sure gaps are closing, and children can reach their full potential, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being active in the fresh air. Older children construct with large items, make obstacle courses, and imaginatively create vehicles. However, staff do not always consider the set-up of the outdoor area to ensure the youngest children can develop their physical skills as much as possible.

Parent Reviews of Clyde House Day Nursery

4.2
(5)
Claire Matthews
8 years ago

Lovely friendly nursery for your children with a homely family atmosphere throughout. great place to work and a wonderful dedicated staff team who have been there for many years seeing lots of family's over the years. Highly recommended

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Sarah Groovysomething
9 years ago

Excellent place for your kids :-)

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • December 2016Good
  • June 2014Good
  • May 2014Good
  • January 2012Requires improvement
  • August 2011Inadequate
  • April 2011Inadequate
  • January 2011Inadequate

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