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The Tin Drum Nursery # The Tin Drum Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 32 Redland Grove, Bristol, BS6 6PR · Bristol Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Bristol 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 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. Established childcare provider Inclusive learning environment Government funding accepted Experienced staff ## 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. 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) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Preferred minimum attendance is 2 full days per week. - Non-funded days are inclusive of all meals and everyday consumables. - Funded days will incur a consumables fee. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Tin Drum Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10360079 Lead inspector Joanne Neenan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260779)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671992) 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 [ Visit website ](https://tindrumnurseryltd.co.uk/) 32 Redland Grove, Bristol, BS6 6PR Opening hours Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00 All year round nursery excluding bank holidays and a closedown period between December 25th and the first working day of the new year. [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.59978/51.46755/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-tin-drum-nursery-ltd-bs6-6pr-2671992) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00 All year round nursery excluding bank holidays and a closedown period between December 25th and the first working day of the new year. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Tin Drum Nursery Last inspected 9 October 2024 · Joanne Neenan 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 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. Inspector highlights - The long-standing management are passionate about providing the best environment for children and staff, with a clear vision of how to improve practice. - Partnership with parents is strong, and parents love the 'family feel' of the nursery. - Capable staff make learning fun and relevant to the children, incorporating skills children need to learn into their everyday play and interests. - Children have many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills, with staff noticing and acknowledging even the youngest children's attempts to communicate. - The nursery gives children many opportunities to learn about the world and different people, both near and far, exploring local areas and visiting care homes. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when children can attempt to do things for themselves to develop their independence skills further - 2 consistently support children to build on what they already know and can do to further develop and challenge their thinking skills Inspection #10360079 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260779) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents love the 'family feel' of the nursery, with many sending multiple children to the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are generally encouraged and supported to be independent, and they decide if they would like to play inside or outside. Young children show an interest in snails they find in the garden, and staff follow their lead, finding books and giving them magnifying glasses to help observe the snails more closely. ## Parent Reviews of The Tin Drum Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbuha5P4HTSFLnbKSCCsVK2X6uzBBllcfx5GT4rUItlwbU3Gk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) D. Sahin 5 years ago We had our first daycare experience for our first baby here (13-16 months). The whole experience, from the very first chat with them to the last day our boy spent there, was very positive. Being first time parents,, we didn't know what to expect from a daycare but Tin Drum definitely raised our expectation. If we didn't move abroad, I am sure we would stay with them until our boy's school year. Thanks Tin Drum for the care you provided and lots of hugging when he needed them. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8057356873958820259&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2024 - November 2024 Good - October 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about The Tin Drum Nursery ### Is The Tin Drum Nursery a private nursery? ### What outdoor space does The Tin Drum Nursery use? ### Is The Tin Drum Nursery Ofsted registered? ### What are the fees at The Tin Drum Nursery? ### When did The Tin Drum Nursery start? ## About the setting The Tin Drum Nursery Ltd registered in 2022. It is located in the Redland area of Bristol. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery offers government-funded places. The nursery employs 20 staff, three with a relevant level 6 qualification, nine with a relevant level 3, two with a relevant level 4, one with a relevant level 2, and five are unqualified. 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