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Quays Park Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
·Unit B2, Quays Office Park, Bristol, BS20 7LZ · North Somerset
Number of places
118 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
North Somerset

About this day nursery

Quays Park Nursery & Preschool, located in Portishead, offers childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. The nursery prides itself on its brand-new facilities, including a large adventure garden, and a dedicated team focused on supporting each child's development.

The Early Years Foundation Stage framework guides their provision, and staff are available to discuss activities and daily planning in detail. The nursery maintains competitive and all-inclusive fees, aiming for simplicity in its childcare services.

They offer full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions, which include all meals and snacks, adapting session pricing based on staff ratio requirements after a child turns three. They also offer early drop-off with breakfast and late pick-up with a snack on an ad-hoc basis.

The nursery is open year-round, stretching government funding to cover the full year rather than just term time, and prioritises siblings of current attendees with a discount.

What it's like

Staff use observations and assessments well to build an individualised curriculum that supports children's interests and next steps in learning successfully. Children love sharing books, such as 'Where's my Teddy?' They listen attentively and respond keenly to questions posed. Staff skilfully help older children to talk about their own teddy bears to help them make links with their own experiences. Children use mathematical language well to compare and describe the different-sized bears.

All-inclusive pricingDedicated spaces for different age groupsLarge adventure gardenAccepts all government funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age (Babies, Toddlers, and Pre-School) and reduce the month after a child turns three. Sessions are available as full days, mornings, or afternoons, with standard rates being all-inclusive. Fully funded sessions incur separate daily charges for meals and consumables.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A registration fee and a non-refundable initial fee equal to two weeks of care are required.
  • Morning sessions (8am-1pm) include a fruit snack and hot lunch.
  • Afternoon sessions (1pm-6pm) include afternoon tea.
  • Standard fees are all-inclusive of essentials.
  • Rates reduce the month after a child turns 3.
  • Fully funded days are subject to additional daily charges for meals and consumables.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day (8am-6pm), Morning (8am-1pm), Afternoon (1pm-6pm), Early Drop Off (from 7:30am), Late Pick Up (until 6:30pm)

Food

All meals and snacks included; £9 for a fully funded day; £3 for consumables during a fully funded day

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Quays Park Nursery

Last inspected 19 June 2024 · Rachael Williams

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

What it's like to attend

Staff use observations and assessments well to build an individualised curriculum that supports children's interests and next steps in learning successfully. Children love sharing books, such as 'Where's my Teddy?' They listen attentively and respond keenly to questions posed. Staff skilfully help older children to talk about their own teddy bears to help them make links with their own experiences. Children use mathematical language well to compare and describe the different-sized bears.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well designed and helps children to build their skills for future learning.
  • The positive interactions from attentive staff help children achieve in all areas of their learning.
  • Children gain good independence.
  • Children behave well.
  • There are good partnerships with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of group times to challenge children further and help them link their learning in meaningful ways
  • 2embed training and coaching to enable staff to support children's communication and language skills consistently.
Inspection #10349057 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support those children who need extra help to self- regulate well. They try and test strategies effectively to see which work best for individual children. This means beneficial support can be provided consistently to help children re-engage in their learning and build friendships.

Outdoor space

Young children gain confidence in their movements. They find different ways to climb and descend the raised areas in the garden, under the watchful eye of staff. Children challenge themselves well, for example, to cross stepping stones and to climb the climbing frame.

Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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