# Nurseries in Downend

We list 7 nurseries in Downend (5 full-day, 2 sessional), with 263 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/downend  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 7 (5 full-day · 2 sessional)
- Registered places: 263 (about 37 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Expectations Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-expectations-day-nursery-ey491114) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Great Expectations Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-expectations-day-nursery-ltd-ey490774) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Sunbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-136091) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Wrigglypeeps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrigglypeeps-preschool-ey499985) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Play Station @ Barley Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-station-barley-close-2590504) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [St Augustine of Canterbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustine-of-canterbury-preschool-2857079) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-2677806) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/downend/full-day.md) (5)

## Postcode districts

- [BS16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/bs16.md) (39)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Mangotsfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/mangotsfield.md) (4)
- [Blackhorse](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/blackhorse.md) (5)
- [Frenchay](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/frenchay.md) (2)
- [Staple Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/staple-hill.md) (5)
- [Kendleshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/kendleshire.md) (2)
- [Lower Soundwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/south-gloucestershire/lower-soundwell.md) (1)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Downend?

We list 7 nurseries in Downend: 5 full-day and 2 sessional, with 263 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Downend?

Neighbouring areas include Mangotsfield, Blackhorse, Frenchay and Staple Hill.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, public Google ratings and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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