--- title: "Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol BS9 | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/red-bus-nursery-pre-school-bs9-2pr-ey422257 description: "Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School in Bristol (BS9) — rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 4.6/5 from 12 reviews. See contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School in Bristol (BS9) Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2024) · 4.6 (12 Google reviews) · Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2PR · Bristol Number of places 132 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Bristol ## About this early years setting Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School, part of Chalk Day Nurseries, is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education in Bristol. With over 14 years of experience and an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating, Red Bus fosters a nurturing environment where children, families, and staff can flourish. The nursery aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning and support the growth and well-being of every individual. They emphasise building trust within the community and consistently delivering the best outcomes for the children in their care. Red Bus operates year-round, closing only for Bank Holidays and from Christmas Eve into the New Year, and requires a minimum booking of two full-day sessions per week. They offer a range of sessions including early drop-off, full day, morning, and afternoon, with differentiated pricing for children aged 3 months to 3 years and those 3 years and up. The pricing is fully inclusive of all activities and meals. Red Bus also accepts various government funding options, stretching them over 50 operational weeks to provide consistent monthly allocations for families. Additionally, they offer a 10% sibling discount for the eldest child and a 5% discount for families booking five full days a week. 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 extremely happy, secure and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. Staff have high aspirations for children's development and provide an environment that helps children to flourish and thrive. Staff are extremely passionate, caring and very enthusiastic and get to know all children very well, resulting in children forming strong attachments with staff. Leaders and staff deliver a diverse, broad curriculum, and children of all ages demonstrate high levels of engagement and interest. Ofsted Outstanding provider Sibling discount Full-time discount Accepts government funding Part of Chalk Day Nurseries ## Pricing & funding This nursery operates all year round with a minimum attendance of two full days per week. Fees are fully inclusive, but optional hourly charges apply for funded hours to cover catering, consumables, and enrichment activities. Sibling and full-time discounts are available. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Minimum booking of two full days per week. - Open all year round; term-time only bookings are not available. - Closed on all bank holidays and from 1pm on Christmas Eve until the New Year. - Registration fee includes two settling sessions and one security fob. - Offers a 10% sibling discount for the eldest child and a 5% full-time discount for five full days. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round (closed Bank Holidays and from 1pm Christmas Eve into New Year) Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 26 March 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum with strong core values. - Communication, language and literacy are expertly promoted. - The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly experienced in her role. - Staff support children's understanding of the world exceptionally well, finding creative ways to broaden children's experiences, knowledge and skills. - Staff create fantastic opportunities for the children to build on their hand-to-eye coordination and mathematical skills. Inspection #10311817 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245452) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly experienced in her role and extremely knowledgeable about the children who attend that require additional support. The SENCo works closely with each child's key person, family and relevant agencies to ensure that children receive timely interventions and targeted support to meet their developmental needs. Children on the pathway to a diagnosis are supported extremely well. Outdoor space Toddlers have an amazing time in the garden exploring the mud kitchen, investigating natural resources with curiosity and interest and engaging in pretend play with their peers. The children benefit from an outdoor play area, which is used all year round, to enhance their learning, resilience and curiosity. This provides essential opportunities to explore and encourage risk taking within a safe environment, as well as promoting high-quality opportunities for large-scale physical activities. ## Google Reviews of Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School 4.6 (12 Google reviews) Tessa Cross a year ago Red Bus Coombe Dingle is the most wonderful setting. We have been blown away by their care and what they offer the children and their families. The facilities are brilliant, always varied, exciting and well maintained. The staff are the real stars though, we have had experience of every room (and now on take two with second child) and they are all brilliant, including the wonderful office staff too. You couldn’t find a better early years setting! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyaWZPSnZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48719203bb965b77:0xa1c628cb8df4805c) Tim & Freya 8 months ago My daughter just left here after 1yr and 8 months. Incredible place with brilliant staff, I'll miss all the pre school staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BMU9HdEtTVU5hVmpSMFVuVm5iV3hEWDJseWExRRAB!2m1!1s0x48719203bb965b77:0xa1c628cb8df4805c) David 2 years ago What a nursery 😊 they accepted our twins in 2 years ago when nursery spaces were hard to come by they gave us a full tour on which we were so excited for them to start. Our boys were born in lockdown and lacked social skills! That now have left red bus to join our local school. They are now different boys what an amazing place red bus Coombe dingle is the staff were amazing nothing was to much trouble extremely flexible with us and the boys. One of them broke his leg (not at nursery) The red bus team were so accommodating with him they helped to him to return when his cast was shortened were really going to miss red bus the boys already do. Some stand out staff was Beth/jigna/leah/sophie/georgie Thanks to you all Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxblBpWlRREAE!2m1!1s0x48719203bb965b77:0xa1c628cb8df4805c) Peter Balfry 2 years ago I went here as a kid. I was seven, I think, and arrived with a rucksack full of empty beer and cider bottles my dad was clearing out of the garage. I carried them in a rucksack the half mile from home to the off-licence counter at the side of what was then The Progress to get the few pennies deposit. My pocket money at the time was 2p, so this was a boon. Intended or not, it was a memorable lesson in the value of hard work. I'm glad it continues as a place where kids can learn. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxMzdtRU9BEAE!2m1!1s0x48719203bb965b77:0xa1c628cb8df4805c) Katie Johnson 4 years ago A lovely family-feel nursery where the staff are all friendly and go the extra mile to make sure children are happy. Our 2 year old skips in happily each morning excited to play with all the toys, role play area, garden play equipment and messy play activities. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHNXFXUEF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48719203bb965b77:0xa1c628cb8df4805c) Reviews from Google for Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=11657049540220190812&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2012 - March 2024 Outstanding - April 2018 Outstanding - August 2015 Good - April 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School ### How is Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### Which area does Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School serve? ### What ages of children does Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School look after? ## About the setting Red Bus Nursery and Pre-School registered in 2011. It is located in Coombe Dingle, Bristol and operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 61 staff, 34 of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years. URN EY422257 Registered person Early Years Investments Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School. - Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Back2Basics Forest School Bristol · BS11 0NJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/back2basics-forest-school-bs11-0nj-2699665 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Bristol Montessori School Bristol · BS9 1AQ 4.2(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-bristol-montessori-school-bs9-1aq-ey310081 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Once Upon A Time Day Nursery Bristol · BS9 3TP 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-day-nursery-bs9-3tp-107023 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Henbury Hill House Acorns Bristol · BS10 7AN 4.8(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/henbury-hill-house-acorns-bs10-7an-ey225980 - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Jack and Jill Pre-School Bristol · BS9 3JY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-pre-school-ltd-bs9-3jy-ey390599 - Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Snapdragons Nursery Bristol · BS11 0DA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-bs11-0da-ey499802 See all nurseries in Bristol →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bristol ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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