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The Garden at Kingswood # The Garden at Kingswood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, BA1 5SD · Bath and North East Somerset Number of places 46 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Garden at Kingswood is a nurturing nursery located within the extensive grounds of Kingswood Pre-Prep in Bath, catering to children aged nine months to four years. Emphasising a calm and engaging environment, the nursery supports children's early learning journeys through discovery, play, and encouragement. It prioritises personal well-being as a cornerstone for development, fostering independence, imagination, and eagerness to engage in new experiences. The nursery champions outdoor learning, providing regular access to natural play areas, open lawns, and a dedicated Forest School, with even the youngest children having garden-like spaces outside their rooms. The Garden gently prepares children for the transition to school by guiding development through observation and personalised support, including activities that build confidence and social skills, along with early literacy and numeracy. They also provide opportunities for children to experience the Reception classrooms before starting school. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents, offering continuous updates, meetings, and shared insights into each child's progress. Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, The Garden balances child-led play with adult-guided experiences to cultivate independence, resilience, and confidence, ensuring children leave with strong foundations and positive memories for their next educational chapter. Our ethos The Garden at Kingswood champions outdoor learning and child-led play, balanced with adult-guided experiences, all within a nurturing environment. They focus on fostering independence, imagination, and eagerness for new experiences, adhering to the EYFS framework to build children's confidence and resilience. The nursery values the child's well-being as central to development, preparing them for school with personalised support and strong home-school partnerships. What it's like All children are safe and secure in this calming, nurturing nursery. Staff welcome children happily. They settle quickly and engage with learning on offer. Children form strong attachments with staff and confidently seek them for support and reassurance where needed. Staff know all children very well and are tuned into their needs and interests. Nurturing Environment Forest School EYFS Framework Outdoor Play Strong Parent Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/admissions/open-days-and-visits/) ## Key facts Food All food cooked on site by a dedicated Nursery chef using local, fresh ingredients. Menus are designed to be nutritionally well-balanced and minimise sugary, fatty, or additive-containing foods. Includes morning snack, hot lunch with pudding, and high tea. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. Session types full days, half days, term-time only places Staff One year olds – 1:3; Two year olds – 1:5; Three year olds – 1:8 (can be 1:13 with a qualified teacher) Age range 9 months to 4 years old ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Garden at Kingswood Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10376909 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268627)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561450) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/nursery-and-prep/the-garden-nursery/) Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, BA1 5SD Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. 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Children form strong attachments with staff and confidently seek them for support and reassurance where needed. Staff know all children very well and are tuned into their needs and interests. Inspector highlights - The provider prides themselves on supporting staff's well-being and providing opportunities for professional development. - The provider and the staff create exceptional partnerships with parents. - Staff know all children well, and children make good progress from their starting points. - The provider exposes children to a wide range of opportunities and experiences. - Staff support children's communication skills to teach them the value of language and give them confidence to communicate their needs. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to use consistent strategies to help all children to understand the expectations and to learn from all experiences. Inspection #10376909 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268627) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are aware of those children that require extra help and provide activities to help close the gaps in learning. Where needed, staff refer to external professionals to seek support and guidance to help best meet children's needs. Outdoor space Babies have daily access to fresh air and exercise. They explore the local green areas and observe the changes in seasons. Specially trained staff provide older children with weekly forest school sessions, where they develop their physical skills and learn how to assess risks in a safe, supportive environment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 September 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197595) ## Frequently asked about The Garden at Kingswood ### Is The Garden at Kingswood Ofsted registered? ### How does The Garden at Kingswood support children with SEND? ### How can the nursery be contacted? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does The Garden at Kingswood accept? ### What are the opening hours at The Garden at Kingswood? ### What size of nursery is The Garden at Kingswood? ## About the setting The Garden at Kingswood is located in Bath and registered in 2018. The nursery employs 36 members of childcare staff, with 24 holding appropriate early years qualifications, ranging from level 3 to level 6, including four members with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm, and accepts government funding for all children. 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