Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School in Bristol (BS16)

About this day nursery

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School, part of Chalk Day Nurseries, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Bristol for over 14 years, consistently providing outstanding childcare. The nursery operates year-round, closing only for bank holidays and a short period over Christmas.

With a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning, Red Bus cultivates a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff alike. They offer flexible booking patterns including full days, morning, and afternoon sessions, catering to children from 3 months old and up.

The nursery is proactive in supporting families with various funding options, stretching government entitlements across 50 operational weeks to ensure consistent monthly allocations. They also provide optional charges for meals, consumables, and enrichment activities for funded hours, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience.

Red Bus embraces a community-focused approach, prioritising the growth and wellbeing of every individual within its settings. The nursery proudly offers sibling and full-time discounts and accepts various payment methods, including Tax-Free Childcare, bank transfers, and childcare vouchers, demonstrating their dedication to accessibility and support for families.

Our ethos

As with all the settings within the group, Red Bus embodies the vision of high quality and childcare and education, delivering the very best outcomes for children in the local community. Together we cultivate a nurturing environment where children, families and colleagues can thrive. We inspire a lifelong love of learning, support each other’s growth and wellbeing, and build trust within our community.

What it's like

Children are at the heart of everything in this remarkable nursery. They create extremely close bonds with staff, who offer excellent support and warmth. Staff implement a highly ambitious curriculum that cultivates children who are incredibly curious and excited to learn.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full day, morning, and afternoon sessions, with different rates for children aged under three and those aged three and over. All standard session fees are fully inclusive. Optional hourly fees apply for catering, consumables, and enrichment activities during funded hours.