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Nuffy Bear Day Nursery # Nuffy Bear Day Nursery in Bristol Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 gym Swimming lessons included for 3-5 year olds Accepts 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187658) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10198567 Lead inspector Lisa Large Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187658)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552610) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nuffy-day-nursery-bs34-8hn-ey552610) ## 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 2022 Outstanding - June 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Nuffy Bear Day Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery? ### What stands out about Nuffy Bear Day Nursery? ### Where is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery located? ### Which funded hours does Nuffy Bear Day Nursery accept? ### How can Nuffy Bear Day Nursery be contacted? ### How does Nuffy Bear Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nuffy Bear Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Stoke Gifford Bristol · BS34 8HL 4.9(15 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bristol-stoke-gifford-bs34-8hl-ey289385) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery Stoke Gifford, Bristol · BS34 8PB ](/nursery/st-michael-s-church-pre-school-and-nursery-bs34-8pb-ey364556) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Abacus @ Baileys Court Activity Centre Bristol · BS32 8BH ](/nursery/abacus-baileys-court-activity-centre-bs32-8bh) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Webbs Wood Road Bradley Stoke Bristol · BS32 8EJ 4.3(17 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-webbs-wood-road-bs32-8ej-2734120) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Acorns Aviva Bristol · BS34 8SW ](/nursery/acorns-aviva-bs34-8sw-136090) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Apples Bristol · BS34 6HY ](/nursery/little-apples-bs34-6hy-2589056) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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