Kindred Winterbourne Earls Nursery and Pre-School is set in a beautiful countryside location, surrounded by green spaces that create a calm and inspiring place for our children to learn and grow.
We offer two dedicated rooms for our youngest children, one for those 0-18 months and another for those 18-24 months, creating spaces where our little ones can explore and play at their own pace. Our approach is thoughtfully tailored to support the unique needs and development of every child.
We proudly follow the Curiosity Approach, a philosophy that encourages a sense of wonder and creativity. Instead of traditional toys, we use a wide variety of open-ended resources and loose parts to inspire your child's imagination, problem-solving skills, and independent thinking.
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We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We proudly accept all childcare funding schemes. Any extra hours of care beyond your funded hours are simply charged at our standard fee rate.
| Full Day 07:30 to 18:00 | ||
| 3 days £293 |
4 days £646 |
5 days £999 |
| Short Day 07:30 to 16:00 | ||
| 3 days £104 |
4 days £431 |
5 days £757 |
| School Day 08:45 to 16:00 | ||
| 4 days £213 |
5 days £462 |
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| Morning 07:30 to 13:00 | ||
| 5 days £163 |
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| Afternoon 13:00 to 18:00 | ||
| 5 days £79 |
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Consumables charge per month
Under 3 years old: Food £31.50, Non-Food £10.50, Activities £10.50
Over 3 years old: Food £58.00, Non-Food £6.50, Activities £20.00
| Full Day 07:30 to 18:00 | |||
| 2 days £323 |
3 days £676 |
4 days £1,029 |
5 days £1,382 |
| Short Day 07:30 to 16:00 | |||
| 2 days £216 |
3 days £542 |
4 days £869 |
5 days £1,195 |
| School Day 08:45 to 16:00 | |||
| 2 days £207 |
3 days £356 |
4 days £605 |
5 days £854 |
| Morning 07:30 to 13:00 | |||
| 3 days £177 |
4 days £367 |
5 days £557 |
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| Afternoon 13:00 to 18:00 | |||
| 3 days £128 |
4 days £306 |
5 days £483 |
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Consumables charge per month
Over 3 years old: Food £29.00, Non-Food £3.25, Activities £10.00
| Full Day 07:30 to 18:00 | ||||
| 1 day £353 |
2 days £706 |
3 days £1,059 |
4 days £1,412 |
5 days £1,765 |
| Short Day 07:30 to 16:00 | ||||
| 1 day £327 |
2 days £653 |
3 days £980 |
4 days £1,307 |
5 days £1,633 |
| School Day 08:45 to 16:00 | ||||
| 1 day £249 |
2 days £498 |
3 days £747 |
4 days £966 |
5 days £1,245 |
| Morning 07:30 to 13:00 | ||||
| 1 day £190 |
2 days £380 |
3 days £570 |
4 days £760 |
5 days £950 |
| Afternoon 13:00 to 18:00 | ||||
| 1 day £178 |
2 days £355 |
3 days £533 |
4 days £710 |
5 days £888 |
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Our nursery is located in the heart of Winterbourne Earls village, next to the church.
Gemma Mahoney
Nursery Manager
A little about me...
My favourite season is definitely summer, as I enjoy the hot weather, longer days, and warmer evenings.
What is one of the most important things you should know about us? That’s easy: our fabulous teams! Pure and simple.
Dedicated to being the best that a family could ask for, our team are constantly developing themselves through our training program run by childcare and EYFS experts.
It is not just our little ones who are the passionate lifelong learners here at Kindred! It’s all a testament to their love of what they do, and what makes Kindred the incredible, loving place that it is.
Our doors open from 07:30, where you and your little one will be greeted by a member of our friendly team who will strive to ensure that the transition from home to nursery is a smooth and happy one. Wave ‘see you soon!’ to your child in the knowledge that they will be safe, well cared for and having endless amounts of fun as they settle in for the day ahead.
Our children start their day off correctly with a healthy range of options to choose from, such as cereals, fruit and toast for breakfast. For weaning babies at all mealtimes, a specially curated weaning menu is prepared by our trained chef and can be mashed, chopped or pureed depending on your child's individual needs.
We come together for circle time before beginning a morning filled with exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. Fuelled with a yummy breakfast, children enjoy a range of enrichment activities, adult-led learning linked to focus topics and child-led play experiences. From loose parts exploration and sensory activities to creative arts, imaginative role play and cosy reading corners, there is truly something for every child to enjoy. Outdoor play also forms an important part of the morning, allowing children to build confidence, develop physical skills and explore through active play. A healthy snack is available from 09:45 to keep everyone energised throughout their busy morning.
From 12:00, we enjoy lunch, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Mealtimes provide a wonderful opportunity to socialise with friends, develop independence and explore a variety of flavours and textures. Our seasonal menus offer plenty of choice and are carefully adapted to accommodate individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Following lunch, our younger children can enjoy a well-earned nap or quiet time. For our little sleepers, we create a calm and comforting atmosphere using soft lighting, soothing music and cosy bedding to support rest and relaxation. Children who are not sleeping can enjoy quiet indoor activities, stories and gentle play, helping to create a peaceful transition into the afternoon.
Our children continue their learning journey through a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence. Whether exploring open-ended resources, engaging in imaginative play or enjoying active time outdoors, every afternoon offers opportunities for discovery and development.
To keep little ones fuelled and ready for all the awe and wonder their days hold, we offer a healthy mid-afternoon snack, including fresh fruit and vegetables alongside other nutritious options. From 16:15, our children enjoy a delicious evening meal before settling into a relaxed period of child-led play, giving them time to unwind and enjoy activities of their own choosing.
As the day draws to a close, children enjoy relaxed play with their friends before being collected throughout the evening. Families are kept up to date through Satchel during the day, and at collection time your child's key person will share highlights of their learning, achievements and wellbeing, along with any important information. Nursery closes at 18:00, when we wave our final goodbyes and wish everyone a safe journey home.
This is just an example day that the nursery follows, each day is subject to variation depending on activities and the needs of the children.
Our staff-to-child ratios strictly adhere to UK regulations to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
Our regulated ratios are as follows:
Babies (Under 2 years): 1 staff member to every 3 children (1:3)
Toddlers (2-3 years): 1 staff member to every 5 children (1:5)
Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1 staff member to every 8 children (1:8)
We offer a flexible and supportive settling-in process designed to help your child feel secure before they start. During the first session you will stay with your child and fill out the All About Me booklet, which helps us understand your child's unique personality and needs. This is followed by a 2-hour session where we encourage you to leave your child so they can begin to independently familiarise themselves with the nursery.
If a child isn't settling as expected, we are always prepared to offer additional sessions to ensure they feel confident in their new environment.
We have a designated parking area located right alongside the building which provides a safe and easy access point for dropping off and picking up your child.
We have strong and active partnerships with local schools to ensure a smooth and transition for your child. During the transition period we exchange resources with our local schools full of information to keep our families informed about key dates and information. We also have a reception teaching assistant from the local school that visits regularly in the leadup to do a story time with the children.
For our parents our pre-school staff run a dedicated workshop giving you practical advice on how to prepare your child for school along with a detailed overview of the school readiness activities we conduct in the nursery.
At Kindred Winterbourne Earls, we believe there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes! We ensure our children are outside as much as possible and in all weather conditions!
Safeguarding: Standards Met
Achievement: Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes & Routines: Expected Standard
Leadership & Governance: Expected Standard
Inclusion: Expected Standard
Children's Welfare: Expected Standard
Safeguarding
Standards Met
Safeguarding is graded as either ‘Met’ or ‘Not Met’. If met, it indicates a nursery has an open culture in which everyone is responsible for safeguarding and any concerns are actively identified, rectified and managed resulting in children being made and feeling safer.
Achievement
Expected Standard
Achievement tracks the progress each child makes over 7 key areas of development relative to their unique starting points. It also considers our practitioners’ knowledge of child development and how we support children for the next stage of their educational journey.
“Children's independence develops steadily as they engage in increasingly meeting their own needs. For example, they learn to change their own clothes for their physical education sessions. This independence prepares them well for school."
Behaviour, Attitudes & Routine
Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes and Routines looks at how we prepare children for future learning by creating supportive routines, encouraging positive behaviours and helping children understand and manage their emotions.
“Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They listen to staff and concentrate. For example, older children sit in a circle and listen to each other share thoughts respectfully."
Leadership & Governance
Expected Standard
Leadership and Governance examines how our leaders drive quality; oversee compliance and support teams to ensure we are consistently delivering exceptional childcare.
“There have been recent changes to leadership in the setting, and these have led to rapid improvement. Leaders have a clear action plan to continue this progress"
Curriculum & Teaching
Expected Standard
Curriculum and teaching examines our unique approach to learning and how we bring it to life across our nursery. It considers the learning experiences we provide, how our teams support development, and the ways we adapt to meet the individual needs of every child.
“Staff typically place a high emphasis on the development of physical skills. Children learn to move in different ways and control their bodies. For instance, they learn to balance an egg on a spoon and navigate around obstacles. Babies learn to pull themselves up on furniture and are encouraged to walk to toys that are placed away from them."
Inclusion
Expected Standard
Inclusion evaluates how effectively our nursery supports and cares for every child, with a particular focus on children with special educational needs and those who may face additional barriers to learning.
“Leaders create a caring and inclusive atmosphere. Children's individual needs are well identified and assessed."
Children's Welfare & Wellbeing
Expected Standard
Children’s welfare and well-being examines how effectively we provide the care and support every child needs to thrive. It considers their emotional security, sense of belonging and the positive relationships built with their key workers.
" Staff generally build really secure and responsive relationships with children, especially in the baby room. Leaders carefully match children with the staff they feel closest bonds with."
We believe that providing children with rich and varied learning opportunities from an early age supports their overall development and helps them to thrive. Each week, children will enjoy a thoughtfully planned programme of enrichment activities designed to enhance their nursery experience, spark curiosity, nurture a love of learning and create memorable moments. These additional experiences encourage creativity, support holistic development and provide wonderful learning opportunities that broaden children’s experiences and help them discover more about the world around them.
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“This nursery is fantastic. Our little boy only started in April 26, at 13 months old, but he is doing so well here already. The staff are wonderful and look after him beautifully, with such care. He loves all of the activities they organise for them and also loves the food the in house chef prepares. They have made a very apprehensive time for us a lot easier.”
“Our son loves it in Kindred Winterbourne. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming and happy. The activities help the children to grow and learn. The children love it and thrive, they feel safe and security is taken seriously but not overbearing. We would happily recommend this to anyone!”
“The indoor activities are engaging, creative, and thoughtfully planned, while the outdoor area gives the children endless opportunities to explore, play, and build their confidence. It's clear how much thought and effort the staff put into creating experiences that help every child reach their full potential. The team genuinely care about each and every child, and that shines through in everything they do.”
