The Tin Drum Nursery

About this day nursery

The Tin Drum Nursery Ltd is a well-established childcare provider in Bristol, boasting an excellent reputation built over more than 30 years. Founded in 1989 and re-registered as a Limited Company in 2022, the nursery prides itself on offering a caring, safe, inspiring, and inclusive learning environment for children aged 0-5.

The Tin Drum Nursery focuses on supporting children throughout their early years journey, aiming to create happy memories and lasting friendships. Their vision is to cultivate a nurturing space where every child can feel confident, curious, and resilient.

The nursery operates year-round, closing only for bank holidays and a period between December 25th and the first working day of the new year. They offer full-day attendances with a preferred minimum of two days per week, with non-funded days including all meals and everyday consumables.

The nursery also actively supports various government funding schemes to ensure accessibility for families. With a strong emphasis on individualised care and a dedicated, long-serving team, The Tin Drum Nursery strives to be an extension of each child's home, fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere where children thrive.

Our ethos

We recognise and value that each child brings a culture of their own as a starting point when they begin their time with us. We build a relationship with them and their family to include that culture and support their progress on their learning journey. Addressing the aims and requirements from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for each Area of Learning through our curriculum shows our commitment to supporting, guiding and challenging the learning ‘in the moment’, for each individual.

What it's like

Children thrive at this lovely nursery. Children love spending time with staff and friends, as they are nurtured and treated with respect and kindness, having all their needs met. Children show that they feel safe and secure as they follow their own interests and lead their own learning, making strong progress.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily or weekly rate based on the number of full days attended per week, with discounted rates for four or five days. Non-funded days include all meals and consumables, whereas funded days are subject to an additional consumables fee.