Longleaze Pre-School and Nursery

About this day nursery

Longleaze Pre-School and Nursery, situated in Royal Wootton Bassett, offers childcare for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old, operating during term time from 9 AM to 3 PM. The nursery has received a "good" rating from Ofsted during its most recent inspection.

Committed to continuous improvement and self-evaluation, the setting utilises the Bristol Standard framework. The nursery is managed by a committee of parents and interested individuals, with daily operations overseen by a dedicated team of qualified and experienced staff, including a manager and deputy manager.

The staff are known for their friendly and approachable manner, fostering warm and positive relationships with the children. Longleaze Pre-School and Nursery ensures a gentle and caring approach to support children's emotional well-being, with key workers building strong relationships with families.

They also implement a flexible settling-in period tailored to each child's individual needs, contributing to a secure and safe environment. The pre-school encourages exploration and wonder, allowing children to discover and learn about their world through activities guided by their individual interests.

As a registered charity, the nursery aims to provide the best start in life for children, working in conjunction with parents and the wider community.

Our ethos

The Bristol Standard demonstrates our commitment to reflective practice, self-evaluation and continuous quality improvement. The philosophy of the Bristol Standard is that we can all ‘improve on our previous best”. Practitioners are inspired and motivated by the individual needs, interests and fascinations of our children. This ethos underpins a foundation of excitement, exploration and intrigue for our children to discover, learn about and contribute to the world in which they live.

What it's like

Children have warm, positive relationships with staff, are happy to attend, and settle quickly. Staff have a gentle, caring approach that supports children's emotional well-being, and key workers know children and their families well. Children enjoy exploring the indoor and outdoor environments, learn to safely take risks, and staff teach them about staying healthy.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat rate per session for children who are not eligible for funding. This standard rate applies to both morning and afternoon sessions.