Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school
OutstandingBirth to 5Open for decades
A pre-school in Bristol for children from birth to 5, open 08:30 to 16:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Open since 1995, with 35 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS4 2LNWhat 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 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children benefit immensely from the sensitive care and expertise of highly skilled staff. They are confident learners because staff prioritise their well-being. This helps children to feel safe and form strong attachments with staff. Staff are fully aware that this is important and beneficial to the excellent progress children make.
They deeply value children and their behaviour is exemplary.
Children are highly motivated to learn. They demonstrate care and concern for others and the world around them. For instance, they take great care of a snail in the garden. They say, 'We need to take it to the bug hotel carefully.' Staff meticulously plan stimulating learning experiences for children. As a result, children fully absorb themselves in learning and show extremely high levels of concentration. Children are inspired by language-rich stories which staff read to them enthusiastically. They confidently ask questions about what they see and hear. Children have excellent opportunities to use their imaginations. They pretend they are 'inventors' during creative activities.
- 18 May 2022Outstanding
- 30 November 2015Outstanding
- 1 March 2011Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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