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Little Puddleducks

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Lodge, Siston Court, BRISTOL, BS16 9LU · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Little Puddleducks Nursery, nestled in the rural hamlet of Siston, Bristol, provides a nurturing "home-from-home" environment for children aged six months until they are ready for school. The nursery prides itself on its unique, intimate setting, allowing staff to truly understand and cater to each child's individual interests and needs.

With two acres of mature gardens, children have ample space to explore, investigate, play, and develop a wide range of skills. The nursery categorises its rooms by age: Babies (six to eighteen months), Toddlers (from eighteen months), Lower Preschool, and Upper Preschool (from age three) to support age-appropriate development and school readiness.

Little Puddleducks emphasises parental partnership through regular communication and offers nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared by an on-site chef. The nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted in October 2024 and is conveniently located near the A4174 Ring Road, making it accessible from both Bristol and Bath.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into the homely setting by a kind and caring staff team who knows them well. The environment is safe and supportive of each child's individual needs. Staff design an engaging curriculum that empowers all children to lead their own learning. The curriculum aligns with children's developmental stages and builds on their existing knowledge and skills.

Home-from-home settingExpansive outdoor play areasHome-cooked mealsIndividualised development focusOfsted rated "Good"

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a flat daily rate for full-day sessions (8am-6pm). Daily fees include all meals, snacks, and drinks. Discounts are available for full-time attendance and siblings. Government-funded hours are subject to additional food charges and an hourly rate for remaining non-funded hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Daily fees include breakfast, snacks, fresh fruit, whole milk, a two-course hot lunch, and a light evening meal.
  • A 10% discount is applied for children attending full-time (five full days per week).
  • A 10% sibling discount is available on the lowest fees charged.
  • Ad hoc sessions may be booked subject to availability.
  • Late payment fees are added if invoices are not paid by the 15th of the invoiced month.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast cereals, toast, fresh fruit, whole milk, two-course hot lunch, light evening meal included in daily fees. Food charge for funded children (£8 full day, £5 partial day) with opt-out option to provide own food.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day (8am-6pm)

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Puddleducks

Last inspected 24 October 2024 · Holly Smith

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 are welcomed into the homely setting by a kind and caring staff team who knows them well. The environment is safe and supportive of each child's individual needs. Staff design an engaging curriculum that empowers all children to lead their own learning. The curriculum aligns with children's developmental stages and builds on their existing knowledge and skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are welcomed into the homely setting by a kind and caring staff team who knows them well.
  • Staff design an engaging curriculum that empowers all children to lead their own learning.
  • Staff make effective use of assessment to monitor children's development and identify any emerging gaps in their learning.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Children connect with the characters and use vocabulary to describe their feelings, such as happy, sad and angry.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently use opportunities to promote children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle and how these factors contribute to their overall health and well-being
  • 2provide children with even more experiences to support their understanding of diversity and help them to develop an appreciation for what makes them unique.
Inspection #10370305 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children see staff as extended family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff make effective use of assessment to monitor children's development and identify any emerging gaps in their learning. They collaborate closely with external professionals, such as the speech and language team, to implement intervention and close gaps in learning.

Outdoor space

Not explicitly stated in the report how children use outdoor space, other than staff encouraging children to ride tricycles in open spaces to avoid accidents.

Parent Reviews of Little Puddleducks

5.0
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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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