Lake House Day Nursery

2 Lake Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5HG
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9.0 15 Reviews
This Bristol nursery offers a home-from-home setting where children feel secure, confident, and inspired to explore. The nursery provides dynamic learning through a blended curriculum including Montessori, Curiosity Approach, and In-the-Moment Planning.

Highly experienced staff, many with Level 3 SEND qualifications, support individual development and learning. Well-equipped playrooms, a secure indoor-outdoor garden space, and regular community outings enrich children’s Early Years experience. Children enjoy nature walks, cooking sessions, language groups, and zoo visits.

Parent partnerships are valued, with regular updates via the nursery app, workshops, and grandparent days fostering a welcoming community atmosphere. The nursery’s flexible sessions, nutritious meals, and passionate team make it a trusted choice for local families.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Leanne Bailey (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Children aged 0-3 Weekly fees:
    1 day attendance £75.00.
    2 days attendance £150.00.
    3 days attendance £225.00.
    4 days attendance £300.00.
    5 days attendance £356.00.

  • Please get in touch if you wish to discuss our fees further.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:45
    Tuesday 08:00-17:45
    Wednesday 08:00-17:45
    Thursday 08:00-17:45
    Friday 08:00-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & between Christmas & New Year

Lake House Day Nursery Reviews (15)

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Lake House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.969) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lake House Day Nursery has 15 reviews.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery for nearly 3 years and I can’t fault it. The nursery staff are brilliant as well as those behind the scenes. They often go the extra mile in supporting us and he has been extremely happy since starting at the nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Lake House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is so happy here! Our enthusiastic team strive to support both our children and their families, sharing their knowledge and listening to any concerns to help work through any problems which may arise.

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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are what makes Lake House such a special place! They are so enthusiastic and nurturing. I wanted a home-from-home for my daughter and that is what they deliver. She is so comfortable there and has established some really secure relationships. Transitions to date have been managed effectively,
communication at all levels is excellent and safeguarding systems are strong.
The provision for learning is clearly child-centred. The progress my daughter has made since joining the setting is phenomenal! The staff plan a range of exciting learning opportunities both inside and outside of the setting e.g. taking the children to see Christmas lights or visiting the local park.
The only areas for development would be the outdoor facilities, particularly the front garden, which needs some TLC. Food is mostly very good and provides a balanced diet but we have noticed spells where it's less varied so it would be great if it maintains this variety. Overall I cannot recommend Lake House enough! Thank you all.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Lake House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, nurturing team are passionate about helping children to learn and grow. They form strong relationships with the children in their care and really take the time to understand their individual needs and interests. Children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day which are informed by our specially-designed education programmes. These provide plenty of engaging learning opportunities and the chance for children to develop positive skills.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing, caring and wonderful staff. There has never been a day when I haven’t felt that either of my children has been in safe and capable hands. Lake House is a very special place, and we’ll be sad when our time with it comes to an end.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Lake House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team are passionate about providing exceptional care and education, nurturing and supporting children's individual needs to ensure that they thrive.

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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our daughter at Lake House since she was a year old and started back in 2021. She has absolutely thrived at this nursery, and all the staff have been amazing with her as she’s progressed through each of the rooms. She is always excited to go to nursery, and even on the days when she might
be finding things a bit more tricky, the staff are always really great at helping her manage her emotions. I find all staff really care about the children, and this comes across throughout all interactions. What I like about the nursery is that even on rainy days, they get them outside, and they utilise the space they have really well. They are always thinking up great themes and weeks to celebrate, and I find it a diverse and nurturing environment to have my child grow up in. Thank you, Lake House!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Lake House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team really take the time to understand children's individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive. Spending time out in the fresh is fantastic for children's wellbeing and allows them to indulge their natural curiosity, exploring and learning about the natural world.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had two children at the nursery, both from the baby room to going to school. The staff are amazing, and most have stayed the same that whole time. Excellent communication, activities and atmosphere. We love that they have a chef and prepare food on-site, and everyone sits down to eat together.
Special mention to three particular members of staff for their unwavering enthusiasm and care. Our youngest will finish in a few months, and we will be very sad to leave Lakehouse!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Lake House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, enthusiastic team strive to build strong relationships with both our children and their families, maintaining reliable, informative communication and providing exceptional care and support. Children enjoy tasty, nutritious and varied food at mealtimes which are also a brilliant opportunity for them to practice important social skills and develop their independence.

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Review from Esther F (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with Lake House Nursery. The staff are so caring and go out of their way to make sure our child is happy and safe. They also ensure that parents are part of their child de development and happiness and nursery by giving regular daily reviews and parents' evenings. We like that our child
has regular outdoor and messy play and that they are taken out to local parks for picnics. I would highly recommend this nursery in all aspects of child care. Thank you all at Lake House!

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the Lake House Nursery. Our son attends one day a week and loves it there. He has the best time and always comes home happy. The updates on the app are great.

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lake House is a fantastic nursery and our son has been very happy there. The staff are exceptionally caring, kind and enthusiastic. Our son settled in quickly after a thorough settling-in process and has enjoyed it ever since. The nursery is well-managed and everybody is friendly and supportive. I feel
they have our son's best interests at heart at all times and he is thriving in their care. We would wholeheartedly recommend Lake House to other people.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally very happy with the nursery, the staff are all really lovely and approachable. The staff take really good care of the kids, my daughter happily goes to nursery. I feel really confident that my daughter is really well looked after, and that for me, is the most important.
The only reason I
didn't give it 5 stars is that there has been some problems with the chef so meals haven't been as varied as they have been previously. I think some of the activities could also be a little more varied, particularly the crafts activities.

Reply from Georgia Whitehouse, Director at Lake House Day Nursery

Thank you for your honest feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about the nursery and our staff. It's great to hear that your daughter is happy and well-cared for in our facility.


We understand your concerns regarding the meal variety. We would like to explain that there was a gap between losing our chef and finding a new one who we then had to onboard, which caused some disruption to our meal options, so thank you for your patience in this regard.


We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the crafts activities, and we will make sure to incorporate more variety in our daily activities.


Thank you for your support and feedback. We are always striving to provide the best possible care for your child, and we value your input as we continue to improve our services.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our child to Lake House Nursery for four months. Our experience with the baby room team has been excellent. The settling-in process was very thorough and our child is really enjoying it there. We get a handover at the end of the day to say how our child has been and as well as written
information about how much he has eaten, slept etc. They do lots of activities and my child is happily tired out at the end of the day. We would definitely recommend Lake House.

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Review from Elsa H (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lake House Nursery is like a second home for our children. The staff know them so well and provide personalised care and plenty of affection. There is a great emphasis placed on values, such as kindness, respect and understanding. The staff are inventive and continually keep the children engaged and
interested. It is truly a wonderful setting in which young children thrive.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy always seems to have a good day at nursery. The staff are friendly and approachable. It is clear they care about the children. Communication is good and we love the regular updates - both in person and through photos and ideas. Would definitely recommend it.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been at Lake House for approx three months and loves it! The staff are all amazing, so caring, kind and diligent. We feel so pleased to have found Lake House and have confidence in all aspects of the care that they provide. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Georgia Whitehouse, Director at Lake House Day Nursery

Thanks so much for your review! Great child care is our passion and something we take very seriously, so it means a lot to receive this feedback.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining the nursery, my daughter has developed in so many ways. She is more confident and balanced and loves going to the nursery every morning. She looks forward to meeting her key person every morning. We love all the teachers who are warm, caring and very professional. I would definitely recommend
this nursery to other parents. Thank you so much for making the difference.

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Review from Alexandra (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is nearly 3 now and has been at Lake House since she was 6 months old. I have been very pleased with our choice of nursery - the staff are friendly and caring and my daughter always enjoys herself. I have recommended it to friends.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.969)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.969) out of 10 for Lake House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.833 for Lake House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (62 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.833

  • b) 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 4.136 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lake House Day Nursery is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.6

    • ii) 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.536

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Leanne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Leanne has been in the childcare industry for over 15 years, developing a comprehensive understanding of how childcare can be provided while working with the Army welfare service. She has obtained a Level 3 to Level 5 in Early Years Management, as well as additional qualifications ranging from a Level 2 in Early Years Mental Health to a Level 3 in Early Years Special Educational Needs. Her passion is to continue to provide the highest level of care and learning, ensuring that all children are prepared to face their next steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Lake House Day Nursery accepts?

Lake House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Lake House Day Nursery Open?

Lake House Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-17:45, Tuesday 08:00-17:45, Wednesday 08:00-17:45, Thursday 08:00-17:45, Friday 08:00-17:45.

How many Children does Lake House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Lake House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Lake House Day Nursery to the centre of Bristol?

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

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