Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm.
Court House Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Bristol
About this day nursery
30am until 6pm. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 28/11/2023, the nursery ensures children feel happy and settle quickly, fostering strong relationships with both adults and peers.
The ambitious curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity and motivate learning, with children consistently displaying good concentration and developing skills essential for their next stage of education. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, utilising core songs and books to familiarise children with sounds, words, and rhymes.
Outdoor learning is also a key feature, with children enthusiastically engaging in physical play and developing confidence in balancing and jumping. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is highly knowledgeable and works collaboratively with key persons, parents, and other professionals to provide targeted support for children with additional needs, ensuring funding is used effectively and the environment is adapted, such as with acoustic sound clouds to reduce noise.
Leaders also provide opportunities for children to learn from other professionals, such as a visiting sports coach.
What it's like
Children are happy and settle quickly in a homely, family environment where they build strong relationships with adults and peers. The ambitious curriculum supports their curiosity and motivation to learn, and children display good concentration and a range of skills for their next stage of learning.
Homely, family environmentAmbitious curriculumStrong communication focusEffective SEND provisionGood outdoor playStrong parent partnerships
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Court House Day Nursery
Last inspected 28 November 2023
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 happy and settle quickly in a homely, family environment where they build strong relationships with adults and peers. The ambitious curriculum supports their curiosity and motivation to learn, and children display good concentration and a range of skills for their next stage of learning.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff highly focus on supporting children's communication and language skills using songs and books.
- Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong and effective, ensuring children's individual needs are met.
- The SENCo is knowledgeable and works closely with key persons, parents, and other professionals to provide targeted support for children with additional needs.
- Leaders and staff promote children's good health and independence, with children demonstrating good hygiene practices and social mealtimes.
- Leaders provide opportunities for children to learn from other professionals, such as a sports coach, to build on their skills and knowledge.
Areas to develop
- 1support the newer and less confident staff to understand how to implement the curriculum consistently
- 2provide opportunities for children to learn about the diverse lives of people with backgrounds and cultures different to their own
Inspection #10316226 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They say that their children enjoy their time at nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is knowledgeable about the children who attend and require additional support. The SENCo works closely with each child's key person, parents, and other professionals to provide targeted support and interventions to meet children's development needs. Leaders also ensure that additional funding for these children is used effectively, and staff reflect on the environment and resources to suit their needs, such as adding acoustic sound clouds to reduce noise.
Outdoor space
Children love being outside and enjoy taking part in physical play. Younger children challenge themselves to balance and jump with confidence, with staff closely supervising and supporting less confident children.
Parent Reviews of Court House Day Nursery
4.9
(7)
Kirsten Zeller
a year ago
My son has been here nearly 2 years - the staff have been incredible in the baby room and 2s room, and the management is always communicative, compassionate and thoughtful in how things are run. My son adores it and everyone who cares for him. They have helped him develop his language, potty training and regulating his behaviour with other children - always through fun activities and learning. Feel very fortunate he's here :)
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Ecoaunt
a year ago
Friendly, attentive staff who really seem to love what they do. They're always more than happy to answer any questions and do such fun activities with the babies every day. Our little girl took some time to settle but they were great at keeping us updated and trying different things to help her. She now loves it! We're very happy with the nursery and glad we chose it.
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Samuel Bodunrin
a year ago
Safe Environment. Intelligent Teachers and outstanding managements. My Son was here from 2020 to 2021. He is always looking forward to be in school every morning. Thanks Courthouse Day Nursery...
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Danielle Binding
8 years ago
Can't recommend Court House enough. They have exceeded all our expectations of nursery care. Absolutely fantastic staff and wonderful friendly, homely environment for the kids.
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Fran Ster
5 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2012
- November 2023Good
- May 2022Good
- August 2016Good
- October 2012Good
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