Woodland House Nursery
GoodBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Bristol for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 February 2023. Open since 2009, with 45 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BS8 1TBWhat 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.
- 9 October 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 16 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children receive very caring support from staff. They have built strong beneficial bonds with them and are very happy at the nursery. Babies and younger children have wonderful opportunities to explore with their senses. They relish the feel of coloured 'gloop' or investigate mixing sand and water. They follow their interests and explore new concepts very successfully. Staff support the younger babies thoughtfully, helping them sit up and explore dry sand. Children learn to take turns and play cooperatively. Toddlers and older children particularly benefit from the staff's specialist 'emotion coaching' support and focused activities to help them learn about and manage their emotions. Older children show considerate behaviour towards their friends and thoughtfully offer them help.
Staff teaching, particularly for the oldest children, is very strong. Staff skilfully encourage them to recognise and form numbers. Older children concentrate for continued periods drawing items such as a rocket. Staff ask them questions, encouraging them to discuss their plans, and offer children tips to extend their experimentation. Children gain key skills that prepare them well for their future.
Young children gain the confidence and skills to express themselves and learn new words. Older children develop their conversation abilities. Children that speak more than one language are very successfully supported to develop their communication, understanding and use of English.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to collaborate closely and consistently make the most of all available learning opportunities, to develop children's skills to the highest level.
- 16 February 2023Good
- 21 April 2017Outstanding
- 12 May 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Woodland House 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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