Silver Stars

Bristol, BS36 1BN

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AI Summary

Silver Stars in Winterbourne Down (BS36 1BN) is a Good-rated nursery with a welcoming, homely feel and a strong emphasis on child-led, exploratory play.

💡Fees vary by age and session length, with under-2 full days priced higher than older age groups, and the headline rates include meals and nappies—useful for budgeting.

Good confidence(72%)

📊How This Compares

💰 Cost+25% vs avg

📅 AvailabilityPossible

✅ RatingGood

What you'll actually pay each month

This nursery

£1,720 – £2,182

per month (full-time)

Bristol average

£1,357 – £1,769

per month

💡 Pricing rates

£99.20 per day£96.00 per day£91.20 per day£84.80 per day£82.00 per dayUnder 2s: £99.20Under 2s: £84.80Under 2s: £496.00

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Your realistic chances of getting a place

Possible

✨AI estimated

A Good-rated nursery in the Bristol area with no specific spaces or waiting-list signals typically has moderate availability, with tighter access for younger age groups.

⏳ 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 most constrained due to staffing ratios, pressure eases as children move into older rooms, and pre-school places are typically easier to accommodate.

✨AI Synthesised

What parents consistently praise

Warm, caring staff welcome children on arrival
Homely, welcoming environment
Children can choose activities and follow their interests
Engaging, hands-on play that supports curiosity and problem-solving

Often suits

• Working parents needing full-day childcare (8am–6pm)
• Families wanting an inclusive fee structure (meals and nappies included)
• Children who thrive with choice-led, exploratory play

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📆 Last inspected 5 August 2021

✨Our interpretation

Children are described as happy and settled, with staff creating a warm, homely atmosphere at drop-off. The setting supports child-led learning, where children make choices and explore resources in a hands-on way. For parents, this points to a calm daily routine and a play-based approach that encourages curiosity and independence.

📚 Quality of Education

Good

😊 Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

🌱 Personal Development

Good

👔 Leadership

Good

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✨AI-generatedfrom public information

Silver Stars is a nursery in Winterbourne Down, Bristol (BS36 1BN) with a Good inspection rating. Children are welcomed by warm, caring staff and are encouraged to make their own choices throughout the day. The learning approach is play-based and supports children to explore ideas and resources in a hands-on way.

Winterbourne Down Methodist Church

Bristol, BS36 1BN

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