Once Upon A Time Day Nursery

Bristol, BS9 3TP

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AI Summary

Once Upon A Time Day Nursery in Westbury-on-Trym (BS9 3TP) is a Good-rated setting known for tailoring care and learning to each child and building strong parent partnerships from day one.

💡If your child needs a careful transition into nursery, this setting’s emphasis on gathering detailed child information and mirroring home routines is likely to support a smoother settling-in period.

Good confidence(72%)

📊How This Compares

💰 Cost+26% vs avg

📅 AvailabilityPossible

✅ RatingGood

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery

£1,892 – £2,068

per month (full-time)

Bristol average

£1,367 – £1,780

per month

💡 Pricing rates

£94/day£90/day£86/day£11.50/hour£0 hour£0 full day£0 half day£8 full day

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Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible

✨AI estimated

A recent Good inspection suggests stable demand, and without specific vacancy signals this is best treated as typical availability for the area.

⏳ Typical wait: 9 months

Demand by age group✨AI estimated

Based on UK staffing ratios, nursery size, and local demand patterns

Baby

0-2 yrs

High demand

1:3 ratio

Toddler

2-3 yrs

Moderate

1:4 ratio

Pre-school

3-4 yrs

Available

1:8 ratio

Baby places are usually the tightest due to staffing ratios, pressure typically eases as children move into older rooms, and pre-school places are generally easier to secure.

✨AI Synthesised

What parents consistently praise

Children’s individual needs and interests reflected in the curriculum
Strong relationships built with parents from the start
Good communication and continuity of care routines
Tailored settling-in that supports children’s preferences and communication styles

Often suits

• Families wanting a personalised settling-in process
• Parents who value regular, two-way communication
• Children who benefit from routines built around their individual interests

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📆 Last inspected 6 February 2025

✨Our interpretation

The inspection describes a setting where staff put children’s individual needs and interests at the centre of daily practice. A key strength is how staff work closely with parents from the outset, using detailed information about each child to support a smooth, confident start. For families, this points to consistent care routines and a curriculum that adapts to the child rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

📚 Quality of Education

Good

😊 Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

🌱 Personal Development

Good

👔 Leadership

Good

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✨AI-generatedfrom public information

Once Upon A Time Day Nursery is a Good-rated nursery in Bristol (BS9 3TP). The setting focuses on a child-centred curriculum shaped around individual needs, interests and communication styles. Staff place strong emphasis on working in partnership with parents to support a tailored settling-in process and consistent day-to-day care.

2-4 Downs Cote Drive

Bristol, BS9 3TP

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