Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School
Good★ 4.5 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Bristol for children from birth to 5, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Open since 2005, with 45 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS16 2APWhat 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.
- 14 August 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 13 August 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 1 June 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff have good relationships with children. Older children seek staff out to read books with them. Younger children sit with staff for comfort when waking up from their sleep. Staff encourage children to be independent. For example, babies selfregister in the morning with a photo of themselves, toddlers find their own coats and shoes, while older children confidently serve themselves lunch at the table.
Children have an awareness of routines and boundaries. This helps them to feel safe and secure in their environment.
Staff take children on walks in the community. They visit the local park to explore the open space and equipment. Staff encourage children to listen and explore noises they hear in the environment, as well as understanding safety and how to keep themselves safe. Younger children are making links to what they see and hear. Staff prompt discussions about the walk and children can recall what they observed, which staff praise them for. Staff are helping children begin to understand about their local environment and their own safety during these trips.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- improve staff's use of open-ended questions so they can further develop children's language and critical thinking n provide younger children with clear and consistent hygiene procedures during mealtimes.
- 1 June 2023Good
- 13 October 2021Good
- 10 January 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Partou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-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
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.