Blossom Tree Nursery School

13 Stoke Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6BQ
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9.9 104 Reviews
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Blossom Tree, located near Portishead’s vibrant marina, is a nursery school full of wonder and learning.

Inside the nursery, rooms are tailored to meet the needs of children aged from 4 months to 5 years. The large rooms use natural resources to create an inviting home-from-home environment. Outside, children benefit from a purpose-built wooden structure for toddlers as well as an allotment, all ensuring that they can connect with nature through a variety of outdoor experiences.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework as well as the Storal approach to curriculum, the team work hard to ensure every child is given the opportunity to learn, explore and develop at a pace that suits them.

Meals are freshly prepared by the onsite chef using locally sourced food. Older children also participate in meal preparation and enjoy assisting in the kitchen. Mealtimes are an opportunity for children to refuel, be sociable and learn about nutrition.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Thomas Prime (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £71

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

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 & Christmas

Blossom Tree Nursery School Reviews (104)

9.9

Blossom Tree Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.919) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blossom Tree Nursery School has 104 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeytree is an excellent nursery. Our daughter has been very happy there and within a handful of sessions I was able to leave her with a smile instead of tears - she can't wait to go back each time. This is a testament to the caring and fun nature of the staff and management at Honeytree. They have
given a great deal of thought to different zones for the babies, noisy boisterous fun areas, quiet areas of contemplation and rest. It appears to work hard to encourage independent thought and engagement from the children and I think my daughter finds this approach very empowering. My 16 month old gets all the cuddles she needs but also room to play. When her behaviour is testing, the staff are patient and helpful with discipline advice. We always get a full report every day. I have already recommended Honeytree many times to friends and acquaintances for all of these reasons, but also because they always do their best to accommodate Parents' needs where possible.
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Review from Mazz (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has a wonderful feel to it. The staff are extremely friendly and caring. My son is very happy and finds all the activities stimulating. Even though sometimes the nursery can be extremely busy, you never feel as though corners have been cut and the staff will always take time to talk
to you if you have and concerns.


The building itself is always very clean and I am very impressed at the organisation of each of the rooms.


Recently many modifications have been made to the building and garden which I can say has really added to the environment for the children in a positive way.


In conclusion I am extremely grateful that my children receive such fantastic care in such a great place.

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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honey tree in Portishead is an excellent nursery. The staff have been fabulous with our daughter. They have really helped us and her to adjust to having a new sister and to moving rooms when she was struggling to come to terms with so much change. They cannot do enough to help and are also really flexible
when I need to change to accommodate working for the police. I would recommend this nursery to my friends without a second thought as I really think they are one of the best around.
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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a fantastic setting for children of all ages to grow and develop. They learn skills such as independence, confidence skills, social skills and ways to communicate. The staff support each children individually recognising that they are all unique. They adapt activities and resources to
provide for all children in different situations. As soon as you enter the nursery it's warm, homely, calm and to hear the children laughing and playing as a parent makes my heart jump. My son absolutely adores the nursery and talks about it all the time, he also has high respect for the care he is given by the wonderful staff.
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Review from Maria J F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter takes a month and we are very happy, both we (parents) and my daughter. Carers are all love, I am very happy with them. Fully recommended, I do not regret choosing this nursery. Very very happy
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Review from Martha (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started Honeytree I have seen a massive improvement in behaviour and happiness. The first nursery my daughter attended when leaving, she was quiet and reserved, but now when leaving Honeytree she is happy and positive, looking forward to every session. All the staff are really friendly
and welcoming.
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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started at Honeytree and has been very happy settling in here. The staff are extremely caring and approachable and I have been so pleased to see how warm they are with her, cuddling her when she is sad. She told me this week that the teachers at Honeytree give the best cuddles in
the whole wild world. The facilities are amazing and it has really benefited from the recent renovation. I would definitely recommend Honeytree and have had a couple of mum friends sign up based on our positive experience here.
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Review from Imogen T (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Honeytree Day Nursery is very welcoming, the staff are always friendly and it has a lovely atmosphere. My children are both very happy there and are always eager to attend. Their flexibility on days and hours make it so much easier for me to organise childcare as I am a shift worker. They have just
created a wonderful garden for the children and a new extension which has enriched the children's learning and playing.
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Review from Jennny H (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started at Honeytree Day Nursery in August this year she has settled in quickly and I have no doubt that this is due to the wonderful staff. As a result she is always excited to be dropped off at nursery! Each day we receive a report on what activities she has done and what she has
eaten. We have always been very impressed with the variety of food provided and amazed at the babies sat around a table eating their breakfast and being helped where required. We have every confidence in the staff at the nursery and it always feels like home from home when we drop her off and pick her up. The outdoor play area is excellent. Thanks again.
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt nervous about sending my 11 month old to nursery, but all my fears went away when I chose Honeytree. All the staff have been very attentive to our daughter and have worked closely with me and my husband to ensure all her needs are met and her development is tailored to suit her. It really shows
just how much the staff enjoy their jobs and this makes Honeytree a happy place to be and mirrors the homely environment I want my daughter to be in.
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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff give very good feedback at the end of each session. My daughter is always happy to be left at the nursery and has built up a great relationship with the staff. Her key worker has been changed a few times over the 2 3/4 years she's been there, but this is understandable due to staff turnover. We
had a few issues with payments, but this was always sorted professionally. I am also pleased that they went back to cooking the meals freshly on site rather than using an external company, and my daughter always eats well. We are very happy.
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Review from Katy N (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I viewed 5 nurseries before selecting Honeytree Day Nursery, I am very happy with the care of my son there. The staff are very friendly, all know him even those not in his room. His day is full without being over the top. He always has a story to tell of what he's done. The meals are cooked on site
and obviously tasty. A lot of work has recently been done to renovate the interior and exterior.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honeytree welcomed my daughter like family, the staff are so lovely and friendly. On our first day they were more than happy to give me frequent updates on how my daughter was doing and never think I am being over the top when I call in from time to time to check on her. I couldn't fault them and would
always recommend them to others.
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just had our 2nd child and the staff at Honeytree have been very supportive to our toddler in helping her adjust to her new little brother.Taking time to talk to her about him. Her key worker and all the staff in her room have been very supportive of us. They helped with potty training when
it became an issue after the baby's arrival. My little girl loves going to nursery and this is a massive credit to the staff there. Thank you all so much.
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Review from Graham J (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent all round. The staff are very friendly and our boys love them.
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Review from Jenny G (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just started at nursery in September and the staff could not have been better. They have been very accommodating and my little boy is always so happy when I pick him up. Communication of the day is always of a good standard too. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone who wants a 'family'
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Review from Leanne P (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Honeytree Day Nursery for just over a year after relocating from another area. In this time he has made lots of new friends and settled in really well. From day one all of the staff have been lovely and friendly. The children do lots of different activities on a daily basis
and seem very happy. The nursery has recently been extended and refurbished with lots of new equipment and an amazing outside space. They have a healthy and nutritious menu with lots of variety. Parents are kept informed via a monthly newsletter, parents evenings and daily contact with key workers. We would highly recommend Honeytree Day Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in the Portishead area.
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Review from Katarina M (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Honeytree Day Nursery for a year. He looks forward to his visits and with excitement talks about the time spent playing with friends and learning with teachers. The upgraded facilities inside and out are fantastic. The menu is varied and good. All staff are professional and
personable.
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Review from Wioletta S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended this nursery for nearly 2 years. During this period of time, we have never had any problems. We think that young personnel give good benefits with contact to children. Our son uses two languages and the teachers help him a lot.
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Review from Clair F (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing facilities where my little girl enjoys a variety of different fun activities. All the staff are so helpful, friendly and passionate about what they do always finding new ways to encourage the children's development. The food menu offers lots of variety and I find my little girl eats very well
due to the social dining environment. We love Honeytree Day Nursery and would highly recommend them to everyone!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.919)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.919) out of 10 for Blossom Tree Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.919 for Blossom Tree Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (307 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.919
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blossom Tree Nursery School is based on 28 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Tom

Tom Prime

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

One of Thomas's favourite things about working with children is seeing their unique personalities develop as they grow.

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