Rydal Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Rydal Day Nursery, established in 2009 and located in Clevedon, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises, catering to children from 0 to 4 years old. Open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, the nursery maintains strong community ties, engaging children weekly with visits to the neighbouring residential home, as well as local excursions to the library or shops.

This broadens children's experiences and fosters a sense of belonging. The nursery promotes an inclusive culture where children with special educational needs and/or disabilities confidently use signing to support their spoken language.

Leaders identify individual needs early through thorough registration processes and make timely referrals to relevant agencies. Staff actively reduce barriers to children's learning with small-group times and the use of signing.

Children learning English as an additional language also benefit from this approach, and the setting has achieved accreditation for embedding Makaton across all rooms. Rydal Day Nursery implements the EYFS curriculum, supported by dedicated staff who receive regular training.

The environment is described as clean, nurturing, and homely, with an effective key-person system fostering emotional well-being. Additionally, all children enjoy spending time outdoors, with staff encouraging physical development and risk management during play.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and clearly enjoy attending this setting. Staff have warm relationships with babies and children, which helps them to feel safe, secure and confident to explore. Children show trust in staff and seek reassurance from them as needed. The setting has strong community links, and children benefit from weekly visits to the residential home next door, as well as local trips to the library or shop. This broadens children's experiences and sense of belonging. Leaders promote the importance of attendance and follow up promptly with families. The setting works with external partners to meet individual needs and ensure that families get the support they need at the right time. All children make steady progress from different starting points, including children learning English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff reduce barriers to children's learning through implementing small-group times and the use of signing, so all children can access activities. Children's backgrounds and uniqueness are valued and celebrated. For example, children sing "good morning" in a range of languages, which supports children to feel included and enables them to flourish. Children develop independence and self-help skills, with older children confidently spreading their own butter, pouring their own drinks and counting their own snacks. Staff teach children about the importance of safety both indoors and outdoors. Children gain appropriate knowledge and skills for the next step in their learning, including starting school.