Abacus @ Meadowbrook Primary School
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Bristol for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2013, with 62 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in South Gloucestershire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in South Gloucestershire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS32 8TAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 21 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this warm, welcoming pre-school. They excitably come in, wave parents goodbye, take off their coats and shoes and quickly settle into play. Staff know the children extremely well and are sensitive to the way they like to be greeted. For example, some children want a 'hello' hug, others give staff a high five. Children are very happy here and behave well. Staff are very attentive to their learning needs and interests and plan exciting, interesting activities for them. Staff join in with their play when appropriate, getting down to their level and ensuring everyone is included. Children are engaged in their learning and are making good progress.
Children have access to a wide range of toys, both inside and outside, which support their learning needs well across the seven areas of learning. Children who learn best outside are well catered for, as they go outside every day, dressed appropriately for all weathers. They make the most of the weather and use is as a learning tool. For example, when playing in the pouring rain, children collect water in containers and make potions. They mix powder paint in puddles to change them to different colours.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support children to use their home languages and cultures in everyday play and learning.
- 21 November 2022Good
- 24 November 2016Outstanding
- 12 May 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Abacus @ Meadowbrook Primary School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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