Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood)

Potterswood, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Cook & Donna Pepper (Owners/Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 33

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is parking directly outside the nursery on the left hand side of the drive.

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Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) Reviews (6)

6.9

Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) has a Review Score of 6.9 (6.902) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) has 6 reviews.

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been attending Hillside Nursery (Potterswood site) for over 3 years now. The site is great as its away from roads and has a homely feel with loads of outdoor space and its own woodland. The approach of the nursery (curiosity technique) follows the lead of the kids which encourages self
growth and confidence.
The staff are all so brilliant and I truly believe they would nurture any kind of child. They have the perfect mix of supervision & guidance with free play, being outdoors / experiencing nature & messy play all valued highly. Indoor activities are set up daily to encourage co-ordination, language & numeracy without it feeling forced upon the kids. Independence is built gradually so by the time they are in Pre School room they are toilet trained, able to eat and drink and serve themselves.
We really can't think of a better place to start a child before school, we have always felt so happy leaving Ailsa there as we know she'll be loved, nourished & pushed when needed.
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Review from Alan D (Father of Child) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
I sent my child to this nursery for four years, and I am extremely disappointed with the experience. From the start, my child was unfairly labelled as "naughty," and instead of receiving support, it was clear that staff lacked the training to handle challenging behaviour effectively. The approach to
children who needed extra support was severely lacking.
The management at this nursery is completely unapproachable and rude. When we attempted to transfer our child to another nursery, the management responded in an unprofessional and vindictive manner, informing all staff that we "didn't think they were good enough." This created a very toxic environment and made it impossible to have an open and constructive conversation.
Staff retention is another major concern. When our child first joined, there were five long-term, experienced staff members; now, after four years, only one of them remains. This high turnover clearly affects the quality of care and continuity for the children.
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Review from Lorna M (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The owners/managers and the Hillside team have been amazing from the start of my son’s preschool journey; they have been so helpful, kind and considerate of our needs as a family with two working parents. My son, who is due to start school in September, was a shy boy who could barely put his shoes on;
he is now a confident, self-aware boy who is ready to start school, thanks to all staff who interact with him on a daily basis.
My daughter started at Hillside in September; she has so much fun with ‘messy play’, singing songs, playing and exploring in the amazing garden, going on trips and benefitting from the love and attention the staff offer.
Thanks all for your hard work and memories my children make.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Hillside when she was 9 months old and I returned to work after maternity leave. Everyone at Hillside made this transition a smooth one and were incredibly understanding and supportive. My little girl is now 16 months old and has settled very well, thanks to the good work of the
staff. Who are kind, caring and understanding. I have noticed her time at Hillside has had a truly positive influence on her, particularly in her interaction and play with other children. My little girl has formed some lovely relationships with the staff and clearly enjoys her time at Hillside. The activities and play the children have the opportunity to take part in are fun and interesting and there is a really nice sense of community with the children, parents and staff. I would recommend Hillside to any parent looking for a nursery for your little one.
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Review from Chris (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were very lucky to find this nursery when we moved into the area. The staff were very welcoming and our eldest settled quickly (who is now at school). Our youngest is very happy in toddlers and is always keen to go in. The staff do all sort of activities and are keen to know how he's developing at
home which they incorporate into his planning. The garden facilities are great and they like to go on walks outside the nursery. Top marks!
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Review from Karen L (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children attended Hillside Day Nursery Potterswood, and I have always felt relaxed knowing my children were safe, warm, fed and cared for in an appropriate manner. They’ve been able to explore in ways that they don’t at home, they’ve made a mess, come home filthy, made friends and never
come home asking not to go back to nursery.
The managers and staff are welcoming too, you can approach anyone at any convenient time and they will give you their time and act upon your comments.
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Current Review Score: 6.9 (6.902)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 6.9 (6.902) out of 10 for Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 3.750 for Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) is calculated as follows: ( (13 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 3.75
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.152 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 33 number of registered child places is 6.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.6 = 0.152
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood)

What is the Age Range of Children that Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) accepts?

Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) Open?

Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) have capacity for?

Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) has capacity for a total of 33 Children.

How far is Hillside Day Nursery (Potterswood) to the centre of Bristol?

3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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