# Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Clanage Road, Bedminster, BS3 2JX, in Bower Ashton, Bristol. It is registered for 52 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bristol-day-nursery-and-preschool-2585560  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clanage Road, Bedminster, BS3 2JX
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 0117 244 5771
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/bristol-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2585560

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585560

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2585560). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585560)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585560)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585560)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1265818)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clanage Road, Bedminster, BS3 2JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444806,-2.626148

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashton Court Estate, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brunel Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Greville Smyth Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Paddock, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bristol there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwells Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashton Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Luckwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Southville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Compass Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Clifton High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hotwells Children's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hotwells-childrens-house-2797733) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Meli Poppins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meli-poppins-childcare-2840521) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [North Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-street-nursery-2507777) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Charlton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlton-nursery-ey479956) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-107009) | Good |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Chessel Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chessel-centre-nursery-ey554662) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 20 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool?

Parson Street is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 0117 244 5771 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585560)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Bristol+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ9wuw1EyMcUgR-N0PHJHFfkQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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