Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre

About this day nursery

Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre is a 62-place day nursery catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year. The nursery focuses on play-led learning within a nurturing environment, emphasising nature and wholesome nutrition to prepare children for school.

The dedicated team of Early Years professionals guides children through their initial educational steps. The facility, a renovated old school building, boasts high ceilings and large windows, ensuring a naturally well-lit and spacious atmosphere.

It includes three interconnected rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, alongside an expansive open-plan hallway for meals and activities. The nursery benefits from extensive outdoor space, including a private garden with play equipment and easy access to Badock’s Wood for nature exploration and Forest School activities.

As a social enterprise, Raised in Bristol reinvests profits back into the community and supports the Southmead Development Trust by maintaining a presence at the Greenway Centre, thereby contributing to the local community’s resilience and engagement. The curriculum is designed to foster a sense of belonging and local pride in the children.

Our ethos

At Raised in Bristol, our ethos centres on fostering a nurturing environment where play-led learning thrives, with a strong focus on nature and nutrition to prepare children for their educational journey. We aim to connect children to their local area, encouraging them to become active and engaged citizens with a strong sense of place and community pride. As a social enterprise, we are dedicated to reinvesting in our communities and supporting local initiatives.

What it's like

Children are safe and secure at this setting. They come in happily with their parents and their key person greets them. Older children immediately share their ideas for what they would like to explore and talk about, and settle quickly.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured as an hourly rate based on three age bands spanning from nine months to five years. Funded hours are subject to an additional hourly consumables and enhanced provision charge, which is capped weekly for children accessing the full twenty-two funded hours.