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Nuffy Bear Day Nursery in Bristol

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2022)
·Hunts Ground Road, Bristol, BS34 8HN · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Nuffy Day Nursery in Bristol North offers a comprehensive childcare experience within the Nuffield Health fitness and wellbeing gym. The nursery provides care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating 51 weeks a year and closing only for one week during the Christmas period and on all bank holidays.

Children aged three to five years benefit from weekly swimming lessons with a qualified instructor, with the cost included in the session fees. The nursery aims to create a stimulating and supportive environment for young learners.

What it's like

Children arrive very happily and are warmly welcomed by staff, who know them exceptionally well. Staff are respectful and gentle in their interactions with children. Children are very confident and have levels of high self-esteem, playing cooperatively and managing disputes themselves.

Located within a gymSwimming lessons included for 3-5 year oldsAccepts early years funding

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on half-day morning or afternoon sessions, standard all-day sessions, or extended days. Additional early drop-off and late pick-up slots can be booked. A deposit is required to secure a place, and a sibling discount is offered.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A deposit is required per child to secure a place.
  • A sibling discount is applied to the eldest child’s nursery fee.
  • Late fees apply per minute after the first ten minutes.
  • Government Early Years Education Funding is available.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:30-18:30

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery

Last inspected 31 May 2022 · Lisa Large

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children arrive very happily and are warmly welcomed by staff, who know them exceptionally well. Staff are respectful and gentle in their interactions with children. Children are very confident and have levels of high self-esteem, playing cooperatively and managing disputes themselves.

Inspector highlights

  • The newly appointed manager has supported and coached staff very effectively since the last inspection, improving practice and raising standards dramatically.
  • Staff report high levels of well-being and feel valued by leaders and managers, creating a positive and warm environment.
  • The curriculum is exceptionally well planned and sequenced, ensuring children are very well prepared for their next stage in education.
  • The manager has implemented significant improvements to the way staff work in partnership with parents, including a monthly 'parent forum.'
  • Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from targeted support to ensure they make excellent progress in their development of English.
Inspection #10198567 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the new manager has been instrumental in raising standards

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children are now making excellent progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Staff and children pretend to go on a 'boat' and 'train' trip together in the garden, considering all the places they might go and dealing with 'leaves blocking the track'. Older children run, jump, ride on trikes, balance and climb in the garden, and younger children climb on the baby gym.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Outstanding in 2022

Date: June 2021

  • May 2022Outstanding
  • June 2021Requires improvement

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