Easton Community Children's Centre
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 July 2022. Open since 1999, with 81 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS5 9JFWhat 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 July 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are greeted warmly by staff and respond positively to their nurturing attention. Some children who have been absent for periods are upset when they arrive, they happily go for cuddles with staff, who are very attentive to them and they quickly settle. Children are eager to join in and quickly choose what they want to play with from the wide variety of activities available to them. Staff know children well and consider children's backgrounds and experiences when planning the curriculum. Children make good progress from their starting points and have a positive attitude towards learning.
Children move around the well-organised outside areas and rooms safely and with confidence. They understand the setting's rules. For example, when staff indicate it is time for breaks or lunch, children know to tidy up and wash their hands. Children concentrate well and persevere. With staff support they practise new skills, such as how to fly a paper airplane successfully. Children show deep engagement levels with their chosen activities. For example, young children use a magnifying glass to find bugs, talk to staff about what they have found and continue to observe them as they move around the garden area. Children have many opportunities for physical play. They enjoy playing with their friends as they run around, ride bikes, balance on obstacles and play chase games.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide older children with the time to process their thoughts and respond to questions - help staff to review the effectiveness of activities and resources to ensure they meet the learning needs of all children.
- 20 July 2022Good
- 10 August 2016Good
- 13 September 2012Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Easton Community Children's Centre
- 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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