The Red House Children's Centre
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Bristol for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2012, with 35 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS6 7LYWhat 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, 26 August 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are immensely valued by deeply nurturing staff, who have very high expectations of them all. They speak confidently and articulately about what they can do at The Red House. For instance, they say proudly 'I can run as fast as a panther!' and describe how they 'grow, cook and eat the potatoes' they excitedly dig from the garden. All children make rapid progress. The high standard of staff teaching motivates them to pursue their interests and ideas. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely support from staff, which is precisely targeted to their needs. Staff work extremely well with outside professionals to close gaps in children's learning. Children are happy, safe and their behaviour is exemplary. There is a well-established key-person system and children spend plenty of time with their familiar adult. They use excellent manners when talking to staff, who are exceptional role models and skilfully guide and warmly support them.
Children flourish despite the challenges presented to the setting by the COVID-19
(coronavirus) pandemic. Staff have implemented new safety measures while maintaining the highest quality practice. Parents do not currently enter the building to minimise virus outbreaks. However, staff maintain excellent communication and share information with parents about their children. They use electronic communication and are always available to talk with them at the door.
- 26 August 2021Outstanding
- 26 August 2015Outstanding
- 25 June 2012Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Red House 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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