Clyde House Day Nursery
Good★ 4.2 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Bristol for children from birth to 5, open 08:15 to 17:45, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Open since 1992, with 31 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS7 9EGWhat 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, 20 December 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children's communication and social skills develop effectively. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. Children enjoy social mealtimes and activities together. They learn new words and older children take turns in conversation. Babies start to communicate their needs. For example, they give staff their hand and say 'ound', showing them they want their favourite rhyme 'round and round the garden'. Parents say that children are well cared for, and that staff are kind, lots of fun and build close relationships with each child that respect their individuality and interests. Children behave well. This includes those who require perceptive intervention and additional support. Babies and children learn to take turns, play cooperatively and manage their emotions.
Staff plan careful support for children's literacy, with a regular 'core' focus book and many books throughout the nursery. Babies and children are keen to explore these and listen attentively to the well-read stories. Children enjoy art activities and eagerly test out their ideas. Staff ask them questions to encourage them to discuss their plans, and offer children tips to extend their exploration and skills. Older children represent things as they draw, such as a 'rainbow for Santa', and form letters of their names. Children acquire key skills to help them in the next stage of their education.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- consider the set-up of the outside environment further, to help support the youngest children's skills as much as possible n support staff to adapt activities more readily and ensure all children's continued engagement and learning.
- 20 December 2022Good
- 21 December 2016Good
- 29 May 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Clyde House Day Nursery
- 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.
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