The Gatehouse Nursery
Good★ 4.1 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Bristol for children from birth to 8+, open 08:30 to 17:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Open since 1996, with 80 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS13 9JNWhat 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, 12 September 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Children transition back into the nursery after the holidays easily. They are happy on arrival and keen to get involved in the activities that staff set out for them. New children settle in well.
Staff get to know children well as individuals and help them feel settled and safe in their care.
Children play well with one another in this inclusive nursery. They make friends easily and behave well. Staff manage children's behaviour well and they involve children in setting the golden rules, which helps them understand what is expected of them and how to interact with others positively.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: - review sleeping arrangements to ensure that these are in line with safe sleeping guidance and ensure that all children are comfortable and free to move as they sleep n strengthen parent partnerships further to ensure that all parents are well informed and regularly updated on the routines, activities and experiences their children access during their time in nursery.
- 12 September 2023Good
- 19 October 2022Needs improvement
- 17 February 2017Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Gatehouse Nursery
- 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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