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Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.7(14 Google reviews) ·79 Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2JN · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
94 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham, located on Charlton Road in Bristol, is a childcare setting that registered with Ofsted in 2014 under new ownership. It is one of two nurseries managed by the same company and provides full-day care for children aged from 1 to 4 years.

The day nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year, offering a comprehensive and ambitious curriculum tailored to children's interests and developmental needs. The dedicated team, comprising 40 staff members with various qualifications, are particularly adept at supporting children's personal, social and emotional development, as well as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

The day nursery also focuses on developing language skills, encouraging communication through sounds, gestures, and conversations. Parents speak highly of the setting, noting their children's good progress, and appreciate the staff's thorough knowledge of each child.

The nursery has five main playrooms, additional sleeping areas, a sensory room, and garden areas, providing a well-rounded environment for learning and growth.

What it's like

Children settle quickly as a familiar member of staff greets them on arrival. Children are eager to join in with the activities available and they play with staff and their friends. Children show confidence as they choose the toys they want to play with. Children form strong relationships with their key person. Their behaviour is good. Children are kind to each other and share and take turns well. Staff manage any minor disagreements swiftly and positively. They praise children for their efforts and achievements. Parents speak highly of the setting. They are very happy with their children's progress. They comment that the staff know their children well.

Ambitious curriculumStrong relationshipsGood communicationEffective SEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30 am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham

Last inspected 28 February 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle quickly as a familiar member of staff greets them on arrival. Children are eager to join in with the activities available and they play with staff and their friends. Children show confidence as they choose the toys they want to play with. Children form strong relationships with their key person. Their behaviour is good. Children are kind to each other and share and take turns well. Staff manage any minor disagreements swiftly and positively. They praise children for their efforts and achievements. Parents speak highly of the setting. They are very happy with their children's progress. They comment that the staff know their children well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly as a familiar member of staff greets them on arrival.
  • Children form strong relationships with their key person.
  • Management plans an ambitious curriculum for the children.
  • Leaders and staff are passionate about the continual development of the nursery.
  • Staff support children's developing language well.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.
  • Children in the baby room are very well supported by the attentive staff team.
  • Staff support children well for their eventual move to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Build on staff's knowledge of the curriculum and how to deliver it so they are clear about what skills and knowledge they want children to gain from all experiences
  • 2Review the organisation and use of the learning environments to make the most of the outdoor space.
Inspection #10226669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. Staff quickly identify children who need more help. They put effective strategies in place to support children's learning and development. The team works in close partnership with parents and outside agencies. Staff use any additional funding well to support children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outdoors. However, opportunities for them to be in the fresh air are limited to short set times. Staff do not make the best use of the garden so that children benefit from wider and more consistent learning opportunities outside each day.

EAL / language support

The nursery supports children who are learning English as an additional language.

Google Reviews of Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham

4.7
(14 Google reviews)
Nicola
a year ago

My little boy had a wonderful time at Orchard Lea. The staff are friendly and attentive, the setting stimulating and bright, and communications/organisation from reception team were also great. Highly recommend this nursery.

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Joanne Chambers
a year ago

Great nursery with wonderful staff. Everyone is kind and happy to help. Both my children love it there and are always well looked after. I would highly recommend them.

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Lisa
2 years ago

Cannot recommend Orchard Lea enough…both my sons attended this nursery and they really enjoyed their time here. The staff are all so lovely and many of them looked after both of my children during their time at the nursery, which I think says a lot when the staff stay so long. Orchard Lea helped them grow and learn so much, with lots of confidence and some truly beautiful friendships made. Thank you Orchard Lea!

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Mandy Morgan
3 years ago

An excellent nursery, which I highly recommend. My daughter was here for 3 years and the staff go over and above their duties to deliver an exceptional service. My daughter was well looked after and all her needs were met, whilst being encouraged to develop (and thrive) at every stage. The manager is also very supportive to parents and understanding - I cannot thank them enough.

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Mat T
3 years ago

Great nursery and staff. Our son loved it here. Whoever left the 1 * review has a serious chip on their shoulder and some grudges to bear in all her reviews it seems.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • February 2022Good
  • September 2014Outstanding

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