Which nurseries in BS35 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of BS35 include Stepping Stones At Elberton. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in BS35 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in BS35?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in BS35, Bristol

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of BS35, Bristol, and 9 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 1
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 9

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Ofsted rating

Directory listingAlvestonBristol · BS35 3LN

Alveston, Bristol

Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd - Alveston

37 Davids Lane, Alveston · BS35 3LN

1.0 mile from BS35

OfstedGoodMar 2024Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Bristol, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 44 places and run by Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd..

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreenhillAlveston · BS35 2QX

Greenhill, Alveston

St Helen's Preschool Little Stars

St. Helens C Of E Primary School, Greenhill · BS35 2QX

1.0 mile from BS35

Inspected January 2026Sessional32 places

A sessional nursery in Alveston, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 32 places and run by St Helen's Preschool Little Stars CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThornburyBristol · BS35 3UP

Thornbury, Bristol

Happy Days Day Nursery Thornbury

2 Cooper Road, Thornbury · BS35 3UP

1.1 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodAug 2024Full day care81 places

A full day care nursery in Bristol, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered for 81 places and run by Happy Days Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSevern ValeBristol · BS35 4AB

Severn Vale, Bristol

Stepping Stones At Elberton

Elberton Village Hall, Elberton Road · BS35 4AB

1.3 miles from BS35

OfstedOutstandingJun 2025Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Bristol, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 20 places and run by Stepping Stones At Elberton Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThornburyBristol · BS35 2EG

Thornbury, Bristol

Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Gillingstool, Thornbury · BS35 2EG

1.4 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodSep 2023Full day care115 places

A full day care nursery in Bristol, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 115 places and run by Little Acorns (South West) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTockingtonBristol · BS32 4LQ

Tockington, Bristol

Olveston Pre-school

Olveston Pre-school, The Parish Hall · BS32 4LQ

1.7 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodApr 2023Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Bristol, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Olveston Pre-school CIC.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThornburySouth Gloucestershire · BS35 1JW

Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Rainbow Teddies Pre-School

Manorbrook Primary School, Park Road · BS35 1JW

1.8 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodSep 2025Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Thornbury, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 32 places and run by Rainbow Teddies Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThornburyBristol · BS35 2HQ

Thornbury, Bristol

First Step Pre-School Ltd

Crossways Infants, Knapp Road · BS35 2HQ

1.9 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodDec 2021Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Bristol, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2021. Registered for 38 places and run by First Step Pre School Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOldbury Playing FieldsWestmarsh Lane · BS35 1QD

Oldbury Playing Fields, Westmarsh Lane

Oldbury On Severn Busy Bees Playgroup

The Pavilion, Oldbury Playing Fields · BS35 1QD

2.2 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodMay 2021Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Westmarsh Lane, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2021. Registered for 24 places and run by Oldbury Busy Bee Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMilbury HeathWotton-Under-Edge · GL12 8QH

Milbury Heath, Wotton-Under-Edge

Thornbury Nest Day Nursery & Preschool

Nursery House, Buckovers · GL12 8QH

2.7 miles from BS35

Not yet gradedFull day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Wotton-Under-Edge. Registered for 45 places and run by Thornbury Nest Day Nursery & Preschool Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTytheringtonWotton-Under-Edge · GL12 8QE

Tytherington, Wotton-Under-Edge

Tytherington Pre-School

Tytherington Village Hall, Itchington Road · GL12 8QE

3.0 miles from BS35

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Wotton-under-Edge, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by Tytherington Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in BS35 at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 11 nurseries within 3 miles of BS35 (82%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact South Gloucestershire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours