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Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care # Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UN · Plymouth Number of places 38 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for early years education in Plymouth. The facility boasts purpose-built indoor provisions, including a sensory room, and extensive outdoor learning spaces with a nature garden, large sandpit, mud kitchen, and climbing apparatus for physical development. The school is committed to working with families, offering high-quality, teacher-led education and care for children under five, grounded in evidence-based research and tailored to individual needs. Experienced teachers and skilled early years professionals work collaboratively to create a stimulating learning environment. " Each child is assigned a Key Person to ensure a strong bond and a sense of belonging, which is fundamental for settling in and engaging with the fun learning and play activities. The curriculum is meticulously designed to develop skills and knowledge across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, focusing on the progression of key skills, concepts, and vocabulary through play-based learning centred on children's interests. Plym Bridge is part of the Plymouth Nursery Schools Federation, alongside Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care, providing high-quality, teacher-led education for under-fives. It operates an all-year-round day care for children aged 0-3 and a term-time nursery school for 3-4 year olds. The nursery also partners with the Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub and works with the Early Years Communication and Language Support Team (EYCLST) for children with communication and language needs. What it's like The staff team is very kind, caring, patient and sensitive, establishing strong bonds with children from the start. They use children's interests to engage them, helping new children settle quickly and develop a sense of belonging. Leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum, clear about each child's next learning steps and how to support their progress, leading to good overall progress for all children. Teacher-led education Extensive outdoor learning facilities Sensory room Play-based curriculum Part of Plymouth Nursery Schools Federation ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.ideal-alliance.co.uk/page/?title=Plym+Bridge+Nursery+School+%26amp%3B+Day+Care&pid=27) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 6.15pm Session types all-year-round day care for 0-3 year olds, term-time nursery school for 3-4 year olds Age range 0-4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10318537 Lead inspector Sarah Madge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238883)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294876) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.ideal-alliance.co.uk/page/?title=Plym+Bridge+Nursery+School+%26amp%3B+Day+Care&pid=27) Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.10053/50.41156/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=plym-bridge-nursery-and-day-care-pl6-8un-ey294876) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Last inspected 10 January 2024 · Sarah Madge Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Actions the provider must take - review the deployment of staff to strengthen the support for each child and engage them more deeply in their activities - support staff to organise and use snack times and mealtimes more effectively to extend children's communication and language development even further. What it's like to attend The staff team is very kind, caring, patient and sensitive, establishing strong bonds with children from the start. They use children's interests to engage them, helping new children settle quickly and develop a sense of belonging. Leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum, clear about each child's next learning steps and how to support their progress, leading to good overall progress for all children. Inspector highlights - Leaders prioritise staff's well-being and are reducing workload pressures. - Staff plan learning experiences linked to children's interests to motivate participation. - Staff model communication and language well, using signing and clear, simple language. - Children develop a love of books from an early age and eagerly engage with reading. - Staff provide opportunities for children to practice what they know and engage in imaginative play. Areas to develop - 1 review the deployment of staff to strengthen the support for each child and engage them more deeply in their activities - 2 support staff to organise and use snack times and mealtimes more effectively to extend children's communication and language development even further. Inspection #10318537 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238883) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment positively about the support that leaders and staff provide for them and their children and the progress in learning their children make. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify when children might benefit from additional help and seek support from leaders and other agencies to meet children's individual needs promptly. Outdoor space The report does not contain explicit information about outdoor space or physical play. Inspection history Date: October 2010 - January 2024 Good - November 2018 Outstanding - May 2015 Good - October 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care ### Is Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care suitable for under-twos? ### What do parents value most about Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care? ### What outdoor space does Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care have? ### How did Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Plymouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Honeyshute Day Nursery Plymouth · PL6 8UL ](/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-pl6-8ul-2616880) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Flying Start Nursery - Marjon Plymouth · PL6 8BH ](/nursery/flying-start-nursery-marjon-pl6-8bh-ey426171) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Plymouth Plymouth · PL6 5ZD 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-plymouth-pl6-5zd-ey435253) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Honeyshute Day Nursery Plymouth · PL6 5RN ](/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-pl6-5rn-2644609) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Honeyshute Day Nursery and Pre School Eggbuckland · PL6 5RN ](/nursery/honeyshute-day-nursery-and-pre-school-pl6-5rn-ey449348) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Happy Days Nursery Derriford Plymouth · PL6 5QZ 4.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-derriford-pl6-5qz-ey465484) [See all nurseries in Plymouth →](/search?q=Plymouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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