St Paul's Nursery School and Children's Centre
OutstandingBirth 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022. Open since 2008, with 18 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS2 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, 7 June 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The children thrive in this exceptional nursery which provides high-quality care for children under two years old. The highly motivated and caring staff provide an extremely nurturing and engaging environment for children to play and explore.
Children excitedly engage in water play, which they use their whole body to explore. They stamp their feet and flap their hands to splash the water. They giggle as highly animated, enthusiastic staff copy their actions and praise their interactions.
The exceptional staff team tailor the daily care routines to the needs of each individual child. They use their extensive knowledge of the children to ensure their day at nursery mirrors their daily care routine at home. This results in all children being extremely happy and settled in the nursery. They have strong bonds with their key person, who is highly sensitive to all their care needs.
- 7 June 2022Outstanding
- 11 November 2014Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for St Paul's Nursery School and 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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