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Golden Valley House Day Nursery in Bristol

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·18 Oaksey Grove, Nailsea, BRISTOL, BS48 2TP · North Somerset
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
North Somerset

About this day nursery

Golden Valley House Day Nursery in Weston-super-Mare is dedicated to fostering the development of each child as a unique individual. The nursery embraces the philosophy that children are inherently confident, curious, and capable learners, thriving when they are encouraged to explore their own interests.

Drawing inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach, the nursery aims to provide a safe, secure, and enriching environment where every child feels respected and their individual needs are met. The setting accommodates children from three months old until they begin school, offering flexible session times throughout the week.

Nutritious meals and snacks are provided, with careful consideration for various dietary requirements and allergies. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays, and is committed to accepting various governmental funding entitlements to support families.

What it's like

Babies have new play spaces upstairs with exciting toys and equipment. They explore how toy vehicles make shadows as they push them across the lightbox. Staff plan the curriculum to build on communication and language skills; they use signs and words to help children interact with adults and children.

Reggio Emilia ApproachLarge Outdoor EnvironmentFlexible SessionsNutritional Meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:00am - 06:00pm, 51 weeks a year except bank holidays

Food

Meals and snacks are provided. We cater for a range of dietary needs and allergies.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Golden Valley House Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 February 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Babies have new play spaces upstairs with exciting toys and equipment. They explore how toy vehicles make shadows as they push them across the lightbox. Staff plan the curriculum to build on communication and language skills; they use signs and words to help children interact with adults and children.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have looked at the running of the nursery, reflecting on what is working well and not so well.
  • Staff encourage children's mathematical learning.
  • Older children show good imagination.
  • Children develop independence skills and show good manners.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide clear and consistent messages for children, including helping them to adjust their behaviour to different situations.
  • 2improve the way that staff working with the older children organise changes in the routine to make sure they watch children effectively.
Inspection #10225364 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff recognise when children need extra support. They make sure children receive the help they need to develop. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Older children can choose to play outdoors or indoors, in the quiet room or in the main playroom. Outdoors, children play with water and natural materials, and explore the mud kitchen. They use tools to make pretend cakes, using leaves, mud and water.

Parent Reviews of Golden Valley House Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
James O'Keefe
9 years ago

Both our kids went through early years day nursery with Golden Valley. Can't speak highly enough for the quality of education and care.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • February 2022Good
  • April 2017Outstanding
  • May 2015Good
  • November 2009Outstanding

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