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Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery Kemble
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
74 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery in Kemble offers a nurturing and secure environment where children are encouraged to explore their natural curiosity through a diverse range of experiences. The nursery champions individual development, fostering creativity and learning within an inspiring space that utilises open-ended natural resources to spark imagination.
They believe in the importance of learning through play, providing numerous fun and educational opportunities. The nursery is committed to continuous development for both children and staff, offering extensive training.
They also prioritise strong partnerships with parents, valuing their contributions and keeping them informed of their child's progress, while also engaging with other agencies to enhance learning outcomes. Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery holds a 'Good' Ofsted rating and actively participates in initiatives like 'The Bristol Standard' for continuous self-evaluation and improvement.
They are members of the National Day Nurseries Association and uphold high standards in food hygiene, having achieved a 5-star rating and participating in the Eat Out Eat Well Award scheme. The nursery is also accredited by the Foundation for Infant Loss and has achieved the Millie’s Mark award for exceptional child safety.
Our ethos
We listen to children's theories and give them the opportunity to test their hypothesis. We allow children to explore their interests freely during play, encouraging them to achieve their full potential. We believe all children should be encouraged as individuals and be given the space to develop as creative competent learners within an inspiring space. We work on trying to make the environment different by offering open-ended natural resources for the children so they can add their imaginations and creativity.
What it's like
The nursery manager welcomes children and parents. There are effective handover practices, and babies and children settle quickly, ready for their day. Children are happy, busily becoming engaged in their play.
Child-led learningNatural resources for playStrong parent partnershipsCommitment to staff developmentMillie's Mark accredited
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2003
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery Kemble
Last inspected 6 January 2023 · Claire Cook
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The nursery manager welcomes children and parents. There are effective handover practices, and babies and children settle quickly, ready for their day. Children are happy, busily becoming engaged in their play.
Inspector highlights
- Transitions are a real strength of the nursery.
- Singing and rhymes are incorporated throughout the nursery within planned and spontaneous activities.
- Children are enthusiastic learners.
- Staff use activities to help children to learn new skills.
- Children benefit from regular and consistent routines.
Areas to develop
- 1Enable children to make the best possible progress by ensuring staff specifically identify the next steps in children's overall learning.
Inspection #10234725 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are happy with the information they receive and share with staff about their children's development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Older children, who love riding bikes, choose to go outside and help to prepare a 'road safety course'. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery Kemble
4.6
(10)
Mr Ryan
5 years ago
I chose this nursery which came highly recommended by a friend. Even though it was out of the way (we live in Royal Wootton Bassett) - it just felt right. We had just adopted our little boy and he needed the right place to settle and with staff understanding about adopted children. The nursery had the right environment, the staff knew their stuff and the owner was just amazing. Being a teacher myself I felt really confident leaving him there. From day one we saw our son thrive and start to engage with adults and other children. We knew it would be a tough order for a nursery but they gladly helped us and our little boy. This place is the best. Highly recommend.
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Chris Hall
5 years ago
Both our children have attended the nursery and loved it. The staff have been helpful and have always kept us updated with our children’s progress. Our eldest attended for 2 years before starting school. The staff prepared him well for his future education which has helped him make a successful transition to primary school.
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Ludvig Frick
4 years ago
Fantastic nursery. GBK provides a really engaging and nurturing learning environment for children. The staff are lovely and make sure the children have varying and stimulating activities every day. Management are friendly too and approachable. Our daughter was very well prepared when she started school.
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Simon Ryan-Youett
5 years ago
Amazing nursery! We looked around for a while and had a bit of a time of it. From initial meeting and showround it became very clear that this establishment oozed knowledge, care and attention detail of its operations. I must admit I was one of those parents that was hard to please. The management and staff were really put thought it with my questioning. I was completely satisfied. When my son attended he always came home happy, stating what he had done that day which was a change to where he was previously. If you are considering this nursery, go have a look. It is amazing. They truly are amazing.
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Amber Waters
5 years ago
This beautiful nursery creates a home from home experience for your child! The very friendly professional team go above and beyond to meet every child’s individual needs with their extensive range of resources, love, care and support!
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Inspection history
Date: May 2009
- January 2023Good
- February 2017Outstanding
- May 2014Good
- May 2009Good
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