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Secret Garden Day Nursery # Secret Garden Day Nursery in Bristol Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Secret Garden Day Nursery, Swallows Barn, Bristol, BS49 5JL · North Somerset Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority North Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Secret Garden Day Nursery, situated in Congresbury, North Somerset, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education for over three decades, with its current owner being the third proprietor. The nursery operates from a charmingly converted barn, retaining much of its original character. It caters to different age groups across its two floors: the upper level houses the Baby Barn for infants from 6 months, while the ground floor is dedicated to children aged 2 and above, divided into the Fledglings and School Barn rooms. The School Barn boasts direct access to a garden, fostering a free-flow environment where children can choose their preferred indoor or outdoor play. Additionally, the nursery features a large decked area at the main entrance, accessible year-round, and another garden at the rear for smaller group activities. All meals are freshly prepared and cooked on-site by the nursery's dedicated cook. Secret Garden prides itself on offering a warm, homely atmosphere and personalised care, enriched by a diverse range of resources and tailored learning experiences. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, a play-based framework for children from birth to five years, encompassing seven areas of learning: communication and language, physical development, personal, social, and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. These areas are integrated into the daily routines and planning. The nursery also utilises Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to document children's progress through photos, observations, and comments, and encourages parents to contribute to this record. They also offer various activities for families including parent evenings held three times a year, trips using a community minibus, photo days twice a year, stay-and-play sessions, and celebrations such as a school leavers' picnic and a Christmas party for all enrolled children. Our ethos Secret Garden Day Nursery Limited follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which is a play-based framework for children from birth to five years old. They aim to provide a warm, homely atmosphere and personalised care, enriched by a diverse range of resources and tailored learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on a free-flow environment where children can choose their preferred indoor or outdoor play. What it's like Children arrive happily and respond positively to nurturing staff who provide emotional support and help them understand their feelings. Children behave well and confidently engage in activities, showing familiarity with rhymes, songs, and stories. They are independent, managing their own care needs and routines. Established for over 30 years Meals cooked on-site EYFS curriculum Online learning journal (Tapestry) Converted barn setting ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Secret Garden Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10208318 Lead inspector Lin Harvey [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183914)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526766) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=secret-garden-day-nursery-limited-bs49-5jl-2526766) ## Pricing & funding Fees vary by age group (under twos, two-year-olds, and over threes) and session length, with morning, afternoon, lunchtime, and full day options available. Additional half-hours are bookable, and various funded hours are supported. 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) Good to know - A £100 deposit is required to reserve a place, deducted from the first invoice. - A £100 induction fee covers settling-in sessions and administration. - Fees are payable in advance by the second Friday of the month. - A full month's written notice is required to cancel sessions. - A 10% sibling discount is offered on the oldest sibling's invoices. - Late pick-ups are charged at £6 per child for every 15 minutes. ## Key facts Food All meals prepared and cooked on site by the nursery cook. Two-course lunch, mid-morning snack, and afternoon snack are included depending on the session. Opening hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Age range 6 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Secret Garden Day Nursery Last inspected 8 April 2022 · Lin Harvey Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and respond positively to nurturing staff who provide emotional support and help them understand their feelings. Children behave well and confidently engage in activities, showing familiarity with rhymes, songs, and stories. They are independent, managing their own care needs and routines. Inspector highlights - Children show deep engagement levels and develop resilience as they access the activities. - An effective key-person system is in place. Children have secure emotional attachments with all staff, including their key person. - Children's language development is progressing well. Staff repeat the sounds that babies make. Older children learn new words as staff introduce letters and sounds. - Staff help children to develop mathematical skills in readiness for school. For instance, they count items of food on their plates at snack time and cotton wool balls during a cress-growing activity. - Members of the management team are reflective and work well in partnership with each other. They create ambitious ideas for improvement and are clear about their strengths and weaknesses. Areas to develop - 1 review small-group activities so that all children have opportunities to express and follow their own ideas - 2 support staff to review the effectiveness of lunch and snack times to ensure they meet the needs of all children. Inspection #10208318 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183914) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the leaders and staff. They talk about how the staff help their children to feel safe and to settle confidently. > Parents comment on the strong partnerships and how staff share ideas for them to support their children's development at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where language is a barrier, staff introduce sign language to support all children's communication skills. Outdoor space Staff recognise that children enjoy outdoor learning and allow plenty of uninterrupted time for children to play and learn outside. The large, well-equipped garden provides all children with many opportunities to read, play and learn. Older children are well supported to begin to develop their large muscle skills as they access a range of large climbing apparatus and very large tyres. ## Parent Reviews of Secret Garden Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU-Eu9ITMsyN61UPWwUf6E83_05rAKid1F6UhzbKff7Df559iWz=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Dave Morris a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyMzZtdnV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4871f689cecf05e9:0x3327bebfbada65ba) Reviews from Google for Secret Garden Day Nursery. 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