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Manor House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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3.8(45 parent reviews)
·Manor House Nursery, 145 Southmead Road, BRISTOL, BS10 5DW · Bristol
Number of places
67 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bristol

About this day nursery

Manor House Nursery, located in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, was established in 2005 and operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, offering full-day care. The nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on January 31, 2023, and received a 'Good' overall rating, an improvement from its previous 'Inadequate' assessment.

This positive change reflects the dedicated efforts of the manager and staff, who have worked hard to enhance the quality of care and education. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions running from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm.

It has a total of 67 places and currently has 52 children on roll. The team comprises 15 staff members, with 12 holding Level 2 or above early years qualifications, and the manager possessing a Level 6 qualification, ensuring a high standard of professional care and education for all children aged 1 to 4 years.

What it's like

Children thrive in the nursery environment, which is tailored to their interests and developmental needs. Babies explore sensory baskets and smile and look to adults when they find light-up items. Older children develop their early writing skills when they use pencils to mark make. The supporting adults extend their learning even further by introducing scissors, which children confidently use to make patterns on their paper. Children are enthusiastic to learn and embrace challenge.

Supportive learningPositive behaviourStrong partnershipsHealthy lifestyle

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Manor House Nursery

Last inspected 31 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in the nursery environment, which is tailored to their interests and developmental needs. Babies explore sensory baskets and smile and look to adults when they find light-up items. Older children develop their early writing skills when they use pencils to mark make. The supporting adults extend their learning even further by introducing scissors, which children confidently use to make patterns on their paper. Children are enthusiastic to learn and embrace challenge.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in the nursery environment, which is tailored to their interests and developmental needs.
  • The manager and her team have worked hard to improve since the last inspection.
  • Children display very good behaviour.
  • The manager has a strong vision for the nursery.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective.
  • Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle from a young age.
  • Children form meaningful bonds with staff.
  • Staff embed language and communication throughout all activities.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Help children to recognise and understand their emotions and the impact their actions can have on others.
Inspection #10252284 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to the garden, where they learn to climb and safely explore the outdoors. Older children develop their physical skills when they run in the garden with their friends.

Parent Reviews of Manor House Nursery

3.8
(45)
Kate C
3 months ago

We've had 3 children at Manor House. There were some challenging times during covid, but Anna the manager has done an incredible job turning things around. The facilities are great, the large garden (particularly in the summer) is fantastic. The staff have been great at understanding what our children have needed to settle and then thrive at nursery. They are very approachable and the communication with parents is always excellent. The children are so well looked after there. I would highly recommend it - thank you team!

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Laura De Min
3 months ago

Our son has attended Manor House Nursery since he was 1 year old, right up until he starts Reception, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He has truly thrived here — we’ve seen massive development in his confidence, independence, social skills and learning over the years. He has also made lots of lovely friends, which has been so special to see. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive and affectionate, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about each child. There are always lots of engaging, well-thought-out activities that support learning through play, creativity and exploration. The setting itself is wonderful, especially the large garden, which gives the children plenty of space to play, explore and enjoy the outdoors. We have always felt reassured leaving our son at Manor House, knowing he is happy, supported and so well looked after. We highly recommend it.

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Jo Thomas
2 months ago

My daughter has attended Manor House since she was a baby and she absolutely loves it there. The staff are friendly and always so approachable. The staff are fantastic with my daughter and the Manager is often available at pickup and drop off which is great to see. When my daughter moved from baby room to toddlers the transition was so smooth because the staff were amazing. The nursery building itself is spacious and there is plenty of room for the children to explore. The outside area is so lovely and large and my daughter is out there all the time. They do trips out of the setting and have regular parents evenings. I would thoroughly recommend Manor House as a nursery setting. We made the right choice.

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Jessica Jefferies
3 months ago

My son started at Manor House last year having been unhappy at his previous nursery. He settled quickly with the help of the lovely staff and has enjoyed every day he's spent there! The garden is an incredible asset, allowing him to be outside and exploring no matter the weather. The staff arrange new and engaging activities every day, whilst also encouraging and nurturing independence from the children. The food provided is always great and we're kept up to date with what he's eaten via the nursery app. The staff are kind, patient and fun. Karen is the best keyworker we could hope for! We're grateful that staff enjoy their work and are consistent. Having the same team really keeps the children feeling safe and settled.

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Briony Moore
3 months ago

We absolutely love this nursery. The staff are excellent and communication has always been fantastic. The staff are very approachable and easy to get in touch with, and they’re always happy to make time to speak at drop-off and pick-up. Messages are replied to quickly, which is really reassuring as a parent. Both of our children took some time to settle in, and the staff couldn’t have done more to support them through the transition. They show genuine care and kindness, and it really shows — our children now regularly come home talking about how much they love nursery. The garden area is an excellent space, with clear ongoing investment and development. There are lots of engaging activities every day, and our children often come home proudly bringing artwork and creations with them. We feel very lucky to have found such a supportive and nurturing environment for our children.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: October 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • August 2022Inadequate
  • April 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • October 2010Good

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