Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number0117 968 2009
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Details
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Group/OwnerRed Bus Nursery & Pre-School
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Person in ChargeLeah Dorrington (Manager)
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Number of Staff40
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children132
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThey have a dedicated car park for parents, as well as plenty of on street parking available.
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VisitingPlease contact the setting directly to arrange a tour.
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DirectionsTheir setting is based at the junction of Westbury Lane and Aldercombe Road.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
R J
February 16, 2016 at 12:00 amAll of the staff are very friendly. My son’s key worker is great with him. Very personal and caring. They encourage lots of different activities which is really helping his development. I like the flexibility of the nursery as sometimes I have needed to increase the number of days which he has to attend and this has been acceptable with only 2 weeks notice. My son seems to enjoy himself, especially the yummy food, singing, play gym, messy play and water play!
Leon C
February 17, 2016 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been at Red Bus for 6 months and she loves it. It is incredible how much she has developed in the last 6 months and I put that down largely to her starting her schooling at the age of 13 months.
Laura S
October 3, 2016 at 12:00 amThe staff at Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School are very friendly and approachable. We had some alternative child care issues (due to unforeseen circumstances) and they were flexible and understanding. The parent zone app is great to see what they have been up tp throughout the day. The activities are varied and look like great fun. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
L W
October 13, 2016 at 12:00 amWe could not be more pleased with the care our daughter has received at Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School. Every member of staff is friendly, helpful and we feel confident that our daughter is well cared for in our absence. The facilities are excellent and ever improving with tonnes of variety to keep the children occupied. The food is of a very high standard and we are kept up to date with what they eat, on a daily basis. Our daughter’s key worker is particularly excellent, we feel she has really bonded with our daughter and feel like she is more of a sister to her than a “carer”. We get lovely updates and would highly recommend this care setting.
Kate L
October 20, 2016 at 12:00 amOur daughter who is 20 months now loves going to Red Bus Nursery. The staff there are very kind and helpful and there are always lots of great activities for the children to take part in, including fun excursions and trips.
J H
October 24, 2016 at 12:00 amA brilliant nursery. My daughter was helped to settle in quickly with her key-workers support. The activities are regularly updated in the baby room and additional excursions organised eg. forest school, trips to a local park, bus trips to a fruit and veg shop. The outdoor area is ample for the babies and well stocked with stimulating activities. The baby gym was also a huge hit with my daughter. Highly recommend.
Jigna P
November 18, 2016 at 12:00 amMy son’s time at Red Bus was definitely a good one. All the staff are caring, attentive and will do whatever they can to be accommodating. Red Bus was more than happy to allow me to change my sons days. Red Bus offer forest school which my son absolutely loved, he would come home and tell me all about what he had been doing. My son has now left for school but he still mentions Red Bus and his carers there, it has definitely left an impression on the both of us. The carers at Red Bus did all that they could to prepare my son for school.
Jodi S
November 21, 2016 at 12:00 amMy son started at Red Bus 4 weeks ago and we have already seen huge changes in his development. He loves going in each day and the staff are very friendly and made my transition of going back to work very easy. The Parentzone app allows me to find out how he is getting on throughout the day and I’m always reassured that he’s having a great time, and always jealous of the delicious food he’s eating there!
Rhiannon F
January 3, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter’s key worker and support worker are perfect. They play and take good care of her. They also provide support to our family by offering suggestions to introduce at home. This is great for our family, as our daughter is an only child, so we are learning as we go along.
All the staff at Red Bus have shown their full support, not only to my daughter but to myself when struggling with the drop-off and to my parents who also help out with the drop-off and pick-up.
I would like to see the food menus offering more fruit and veggie meals.
Hayley B
February 3, 2017 at 12:00 amWe have used Red Bus since it opened, for my two sons and my daughter is due to start in the summer. I cannot recommend it highly enough. My children have been incredibly settled and happy there and have formed great relationships with the brilliant and caring staff.
They are given a huge amount of choice and freedom in the activities they take part in as well as structured events and learning. From trips out at forest school to library or park visits their time is also filled with lots of fun.
Feedback and involvement from parents is valued and we, in return, get great support, advice and a huge amount of information about their time spent there so we don’t miss out. Every detail is thought about to make their day a great one. From the nutritious and interesting meals to the mud kitchen in the garden.
I just wish I could spend my day there instead of at work.
Highly recommend!
A D
February 27, 2017 at 12:00 amAmazing place for children. Staff are exceptional, very friendly and helpful. Nursery just had an extension built- so much more room for all the kids. The garden has been done recently and is very impressive with an area for water play, a bug garden, mud kitchen and an enormous sandpit. My daughter loves going there and on the days she is off- she asks to go to kindergarten. Management always happy to help and deal with issues. Any issues raised are dealt with promptly. Best child care facility around.
C C
February 28, 2017 at 12:00 amI have been extremely happy with all aspects of Red Bus Nursery. My 2.5 year old enjoys nursery and I feel all staff encourage my daughter to learn and understand. They have patience and I am extremely happy knowing she is happy and learning.
My daughter adores her keyworker.
Ella D
February 22, 2018 at 12:00 amRed Bus Nursery & Pre-School is an excellent nursery. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My son quickly settled in and really enjoys the variety of activities – especially Forest School and the giant sandpit. The food always sounds lovely and it is good to know he is getting a very well balanced diet.
I look forward to seeing his updates online each day when I’m at work. I have learnt a lot about child development through the regular reviews and assessments done by his key worker. They are building good links with the local community.
Sarah W
April 12, 2018 at 12:00 amWe have been parents at the setting since October 2012.
Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School is a wonderful setting. The owner and all of the staff are extremely professional and caring. Nothing is too much and any issues we have had have been dealt with quickly and efficiently. The transitions between rooms have been very smooth due to excellent communication and organisation.
Our children have both been very happy at Red Bus. The relationships they have built with their key workers have been wonderful, the children talk about their key workers at home.
The new building work has turned an already lovely setting into a fantastic setting.
Ultimately, we want our children to feel safe, cared for and valued and we know that Red Bus exceeds all of our expectations in these areas.
Despite moving out of the area over a year ago, we have continued to send our children to Red Bus as we haven’t found a nursery which has the high expectations, ethos and setting and the feel of Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School.
Linda F
April 12, 2018 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been attending Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School since she was one and is now close to the end of her journey and ready to start school in September almost aged 5.
As parents we have always thought that she has had the highest quality of care and that all staff have nurtured her interests and have supported her development through exciting activities and a stimulating learning environment. We feel they really know our daughter.
Communication has always been excellent and our daughter enjoys sharing what she has done while we look through her photos and observations on ParentsZone, and we enjoy sharing what she does outside of preschool.
Our daughter loves the outdoors and thrives on the challenge of Forest schools. She has developed many lifelong learning skills.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Our daughter enjoys attending her preschool.
Julie T
April 13, 2018 at 12:00 amRed Bus has been a lifeline for our family. Our son has recently been diagnosed with Autism, and in addition, has severe speech delay. It’s been a tough few months, however the SENCO and the Red Bus team have supported us with implementing the relevant support. We are given updates of our son’s progress and what makes it meaningful for us is that it is delivered with genuine care and encouragement.
We increased our hours as it became apparent that our son’s progression was firmly linked with his days at preschool. We feel the team go beyond our expectations as child care providers, to us, without sounding trite, they are family. Our elder son used to attend two years ago and loves popping in for a chat with the team.
Our son is soon to be moving on to school, we have been reassured that his transition is going to be supported (important as change can be challenging). I wish that families in our situation could have access to child care providers such as Red Bus. We feel very lucky.
Simon B
April 13, 2018 at 12:00 amWe have been using Red Bus since 2014.
We were instantly at ease with the staff and setting at Red Bus and felt that they would offer our children the best care.
The setting is varied with lots of activities to keep them stimulated, entertained and help them develop.
We found the baby room a relaxing environment for the first step of childcare. There is plenty of stimulation for the babies and the ParentZone app gives great comfort.
The transitions between rooms are smooth with the settling days making this as stress-free as possible.
The key workers really care about ensuring the children have had a good day and provide feedback each day. Where we are trying to introduce something at home (e.g. potty training), the staff always look to help which makes this much easier.
Some of our favourite things about Red Bus are the garden and Forest School. Forest School especially is a massive plus and something that both kids really enjoy.
We cannot recommend Red Bus enough.
Candice F
July 9, 2018 at 12:00 amOur daughter has attended Red Bus since April 2018 when she started at 10 1/2 months old upon my return to work. Since day one the team has made us all feel welcome and supported a smooth transition into nursery life. The staff are incredibly friendly and it is obvious how much they care for each of the children and work so hard to support their development. We have been amazed at how fast our daughter has developed since starting nursery and it’s great to see her learning new things every single day. I have absolute trust in the team to deliver the highest standards of care to our daughter and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Red Bus to anyone looking for childcare.
F C
July 18, 2018 at 12:00 amRed Bus is a well equipped, clean, bright and engaging environment. Staff are helpful and caring, making the whole experience really pleasant for us and our nearly two-year-old. The updates during the day via the ‘parent zone’ app is really great for keeping us in the loop during the day. Would highly recommend the Red Bus for anyone considering nursery for their baby.
Mo C
July 24, 2023 at 12:00 amGreat little nursery. Staff are kind, friendly and supportive, not just the practitioners, the admin staff really do care. Care is provided constantly. The daily activities suit each stage and individual. Highly recommended