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Sodbury Vale Day Nursery # Sodbury Vale Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Ridgewood Community Centre, 244 Station Road, BRISTOL, BS37 4AF · South Gloucestershire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority South Gloucestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sodbury Vale Day Nursery, established in 2009 and situated within the Ridgewood Community Centre in Yate, Bristol, provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. The nursery operates term-time only, from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and caters to 64 children with a capacity for 40. It was awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted on May 10, 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The dedicated team of 13 staff members, including a manager with a level 6 qualification and 10 staff with level 3 qualifications, ensures that children benefit from strong relationships and individualised support. The setting prides itself on its ambitious curriculum, which supports all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and encourages exploration both indoors and outdoors. Parental partnerships are highly valued, with parents expressing appreciation for the consistent support offered to their children and families. What it's like Children thrive in this wholly inclusive and enriching nursery, benefiting from trustworthy relationships with warm, caring and friendly staff. They exhibit exceptional attitudes towards learning and actively engage in thoughtfully planned activities, displaying high levels of motivation and enthusiasm. Highly inclusive nursery Ambitious curriculum Excellent communication skills Positive behaviour Strong parental partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours 8:30 am to 4 pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sodbury Vale Day Nursery Last inspected 10 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this wholly inclusive and enriching nursery, benefiting from trustworthy relationships with warm, caring and friendly staff. They exhibit exceptional attitudes towards learning and actively engage in thoughtfully planned activities, displaying high levels of motivation and enthusiasm. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a wholly inclusive and enriching nursery, benefiting from trustworthy relationships with warm, caring and friendly staff. - Managers and staff design a unique and ambitious curriculum, catering to the needs of all children and providing excellent support for those with SEND. - Children cultivate excellent communication skills in a language-rich environment, where interaction is paramount, and get outstanding opportunities to engage in conversation. - Children display remarkable behaviour, forming exceptional relationships with peers and showcasing great social skills. - Children enjoy highly enriching learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors, developing creativity and understanding of emotions. - Children excel in their literacy skills, enthusiastically participating in letter recognition activities and practising name writing, with access to diverse books. - The manager and staff enthusiastically encourage children to investigate their surroundings and gain insight into the natural environment through trips and garden exploration. - Partnerships with parents are outstanding, with parents expressing immense appreciation for the efforts of staff and feeling well informed on their children's learning. Inspection #10285555 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219882) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sodbury Vale Day Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285555 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219882)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY367490) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sodbury-vale-day-nursery-bs37-4af-ey367490) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery provides excellent support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff following specific approaches and actively using resources to meet their sensory needs, ensuring comfort and engagement. ## Parent Reviews of Sodbury Vale Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJt6Bs2EAm2NKP4AEtT5r9591jHznu8jX7sjlP158cp5Iv70Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Louise Hall 3 years ago Best nursery ive sent my son too. I cant thank them enough for helpimg my sons confidence. I wish i knew about that nursery sooner. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1MVByblZnEAE!2m1!1s0x48719c789b6a15c3:0xbb2a76c64f8482a1) Reviews from Google for Sodbury Vale Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13486722628224058017&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: May 2008 - May 2023 Outstanding - October 2017 Good - July 2014 Good - November 2011 Good - May 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Sodbury Vale Day Nursery ### How was Sodbury Vale Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### How does Sodbury Vale Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Sodbury Vale Day Nursery? ### What stands out about Sodbury Vale Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in BRISTOL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sodbury Vale Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS37 7AG 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-tippy-toes-day-nursery-pre-school-bs37-7ag-ey336168) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS37 4EP 4.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-magic-tree-day-nursery-pre-school-bs37-4ep-ey477249) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Chipping Sodbury Bristol · BS37 6EE ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-chipping-sodbury-limited-bs37-6ee-ey455099) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Moringa Day Nursery Bristol · BS37 4EA 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/moringa-day-nursery-bs37-4ea-2843771) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS37 5DW ](/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-pre-school-bs37-5dw-ey499056) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Baker Street Nursery and Preschool Yate Bristol · BS37 4PW ](/nursery/baker-street-nursery-and-preschool-yate-bs37-4pw-2703332) [See all nurseries in BRISTOL →](/search?q=BRISTOL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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