Early Years Bannerman Road
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Easton 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 May 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2004, with 48 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS5 0RRWhat 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, 18 May 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for children and their families.
Children arrive happily, settle in quickly and are familiar with the daily routine.
There is a real sense of community at this setting, where staff and parents value, respect and understand one another. This helps to support children in developing a sense of belonging and security.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- allow children sufficient time to process new information, share their thoughts and respond to questions n provide further opportunities for children to explore a broad range of technology and understand its use and purpose.
- 18 May 2021Good
- 19 July 2019Needs improvement
- 21 June 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Early Years Bannerman Road
- 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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