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Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.1(14 parent reviews) ·97 Station Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7JT · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Stoke Gifford, serves families from Stoke Gifford, Filton, and the surrounding areas. The nursery provides a warm, homely atmosphere designed to foster children's confidence and emotional security, helping them to flourish.

Being a smaller setting, the nursery prides itself on developing strong relationships between its team and the children, allowing for learning activities to be carefully tailored to each child's interests. This size also encourages a close-knit community and strong communication with families, ensuring a consistent and reassuring experience that benefits children's early learning outcomes.

The nursery features a spacious outdoor area for both free play and structured learning, emphasising exploration, appreciation for nature, and the development of confidence and personal skills through risk-aware play. The curriculum extends into the local community with weekly trips to places like the library, local parks, shops, the train station, and the duck pond, aiming to build confidence through new experiences and strengthen community ties.

The nursery is dedicated to providing individualised learning and works closely with families to achieve the best outcomes for every child.

Our ethos

Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School fosters children's confidence and emotional security within a warm, homely atmosphere. Their smaller size enables strong relationships, tailored learning activities based on children's interests, and close family communication. The nursery emphasises exploration, nature appreciation, and risk-aware play, extending learning into the community through weekly trips to build confidence and community ties. They are committed to individualised learning and achieving the best outcomes for every child.

What it's like

The manager has a secure knowledge of what she wants children to learn and has high aspirations for them. She and her staff use observations and assessments alongside children's interests to provide a wide variety of stimulating activities across the curriculum, indoors and outdoors. Children are happy, feel safe and secure, and make good progress in their learning.

Cosy home-from-home environmentStrong nursery communitySpacious outdoor areaNature-based learningLocal community trips

Pricing & funding

Fees are split into separate charges for care, meals and snacks, and consumables. Government funding covers only the care portion, meaning additional charges for meals and consumables still apply to funded hours. Session options include full days, morning or afternoon sessions, and early drop-offs.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee is required.
  • Fees are split into care, meals and snacks, and consumables.
  • Government funding only applies to the care fee component.
  • Meals, snacks, and consumables are fully chargeable for funded sessions.

Key facts

Food

Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery.

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 22 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The manager has a secure knowledge of what she wants children to learn and has high aspirations for them. She and her staff use observations and assessments alongside children's interests to provide a wide variety of stimulating activities across the curriculum, indoors and outdoors. Children are happy, feel safe and secure, and make good progress in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a secure knowledge and understanding of what she wants children to learn and has high aspirations for them.
  • The manager and staff use their observations and assessments alongside children's interests to provide a wide variety of stimulating activities across the curriculum, indoors and outdoors.
  • Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and become confident communicators.
  • Staff are good role models and are consistent in giving children gentle reminders about the behaviour expectations.
  • The senior leadership team and the manager are committed to providing a high-quality provision.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend staff's skills and confidence in the baby room to promote babies' communication and language development as well as possible
  • 2review the organisation of large group story, singing and music times for toddlers, to increase their enjoyment and engagement.
Inspection #10283698 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that their children enjoy going to the nursery.

Parents report that the quality of the provision has improved since the manager returned from maternity leave.

They speak positively about the online application which provides them with information about children's care and learning.

Parents appreciate being welcomed into the nursery for 'stay and play' sessions.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The new special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has been proactive to put in place support plans for those children with development delays to help close gaps. She liaises with staff and parents to monitor children's progress and makes referrals to other professionals as needed. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

The manager and staff provide a wide variety of stimulating activities across the curriculum, indoors and outdoors. Staff supervise children effectively to promote their safety and well-being, including during outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.1
(14)
Andrew Burgess
3 months ago

Great Nursery, we’ve been really pleased with the care they receive. My childs speech has come on brilliantly since starting, and it’s clear the staff put genuine effort into supporting each child’s development. They’re friendly, kind, and my child knows them all by name, which shows how comfortable and happy they feel there. The environment is warm and welcoming, and I feel confident leaving my child in their care each day. They take great care of the children and create a lovely atmosphere for learning and play.

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Noémi Jakabos
3 months ago

We love our nursery:) both of our kids are visiting Love Being Little and both of them are well taken care of. Our girl Is in the baby room where she has lots of fun and cuddles, my boy visits the toddler/preschool room and he is always excited to go in the mornings. They do lots of great activities, keeping his little mind occupied during the morning. He learnt a lot since he started and he loves the ladies there:)

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Connor Price
9 months ago

We are so grateful to have found Love Being Little! From the first visit, we could tell the staff genuinely care about the children’s development and well-being. Our little one has thrived in their nurturing environment, gaining confidence, communication skills, and independence. The activities are creative and educational, and we love the daily updates and photos. The team is always so approachable, making us feel supported every step of the way. We highly recommend Love Being Little to any parent looking for a caring and supportive nursery x

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Kirsty Price
a year ago

Our experience with the nursery has been absolutely wonderful! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel at ease. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, ensuring that our child feels safe and loved. Our baby has adapted so well, and it's heartwarming to see him engage with the other children and participate in various activities, he is so happy to be dropped off on a morning and will put his arms out to staff and I already know that he adores them. The nursery provides a perfect balance of play and learning, supporting our child's development in such a nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier with the care and support our baby is receiving. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a fantastic start for their little one!

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sulea anderson
3 months ago

Brilliant nursery with so much to offer , lovely staff who are very helpful and supportive , My child is very happy there and has come along way since starting spring 2024

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Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • April 2023Good
  • March 2023Good
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • August 2015Outstanding
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • September 2011Outstanding
  • July 2011Outstanding
  • November 2007Good
  • September 2004Good

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