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The Little Bambinos Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
·Victoria Hotel, Millmead Road, Bath, BA2 3JW · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

The Little Bambinos Nursery, situated in Bath, provides a nurturing and engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow through play. The nursery emphasises an inclusive approach, supporting each child and family.

Their philosophy centres on child-led learning, guided by a team of kind and highly qualified practitioners who aim to build confidence, language, and social skills. Children have free-flow access to both indoor and garden spaces, fostering creativity and physical development through a range of hands-on activities, including creative arts and Forest School.

The nursery focuses on developing curiosity and a sense of belonging from an early age, offering community trips to local parks, libraries, and shops to enrich children's experiences. They are rated "Good" by Ofsted and are dedicated to providing personalised development for every child.

Our ethos

The Little Bambinos Nursery's philosophy centres on child-led learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a sense of belonging. They guide children's development of confidence, language, and social skills through play-based, hands-on activities, including elements of Forest School, and aim to provide personalised development for every child.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are eager to start their busy day, separating from parents with ease and confidently waving them goodbye. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and children are happy to see them. Children build strong attachments with staff, who are responsive to their needs and interests.

Play-led learningInclusive environmentFree-flow access to gardenCreative arts & Forest SchoolOfsted Rated Good

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks are provided. The nursery supports children with allergies or dietary needs.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Bambinos Nursery

Last inspected 27 March 2024 · Victoria Nicolson

Safeguarding effective
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 happy and are eager to start their busy day, separating from parents with ease and confidently waving them goodbye. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and children are happy to see them. Children build strong attachments with staff, who are responsive to their needs and interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff work well as a team, reflecting on their practice to develop the service they are providing.
  • Leaders place a high focus on developing the skills and knowledge of their staff team to meet children's specific needs, including recent emotions training.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective and well established, helping children to settle and feel safe and secure.
  • Leaders and staff closely monitor children's progress, understanding their development needs and recognising gaps.
  • Children benefit from lots of opportunities to have fresh air and exercise, playing outside in the garden and exploring freely.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop the implementation of the curriculum to target teaching for younger children more precisely
  • 2develop the organisation of group activities to maximise children's involvement, concentration and focus
  • 3help children to learn how to identify risks so that they can keep themselves safe.
Inspection #10337982 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with children's parents and other professionals to ensure that children's needs are met. The SENCo and leaders ensure that they use additional funding well to meet children's needs and to target support effectively.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing outside in the garden where staff allow them to explore freely, using ride-on toys, climbing, and practicing jumping.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 March 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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