Mornington House Day Nursery

Mornington Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2UU
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Diane James (Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Unlike most nurseries, they offer childcare for hours that suit you. Attendance can be very flexible as they do not insist on your child attending fixed sessions. All they ask is that your child attends for a minimum of eight hours over at least two days, as it is their experience that any less makes it difficult for a child to settle. Subject to availability, extra time can be added at short notice.
    Hourly rates with substantial discounts.

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 at Christmas

Parking

  • Limited parking outside.

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Mornington House Day Nursery Reviews (38)

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Mornington House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.751) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mornington House Day Nursery has 38 reviews.

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Review from Matilda H (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Mornington House earlier this year, aged 12 months old. We have had such a positive experience of the nursery - it is a small team who are consistently so caring, kind and supportive. The settling in process was brilliant; it was very much tailored to what was right for our daughter,
encouraging her to build familiarity and trust with the team. As parents, we also feel immense trust, gratitude and respect for the team. It is such a joy and relief to know our daughter is happy and being so well cared for at nursery. I could not rate the nursery more highly.
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Review from Thebe R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been here since he was 10 months old and we have counted our lucky stars we found Mornington Nursery. They are so caring, welcoming and warm and I can't fault anything in the 2 years our son has been there. The staff retention is incredible which just goes to show and management and the
whole team are just so welcoming and kind they make you feel like family! Our son has his ups and downs, especially with drop-offs, and the whole team give us such reassurance he is ok and after a few minutes is happily playing, he is never a burden and by the time it is picked up, he doesn't want to leave! He has made great friends and we are looking forward to pre-school. Thank you Mornington!
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Review from Chris H (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always seem attentive and kind to the children, my son loves going there and is always happy being dropped off in the morning. The staff tell me what activities they've been up to during the day and my son gleefully tells me what he's been up to.
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two boys currently at Mornington (2 and 4) and each has received excellent care, play and education.
All the staff are lovely and the 'Head' is very welcoming. It's a hidden gem. I wish they could both stay on past their pre-school years.
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Review from Genevieve B (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The important work of caregiving done by the lovely caregivers at this tucked-away nursery has added joy, kinship and safety to my two toddlers' day. We trust everyone at Mornington and feel welcome, involved and grateful for the work they do and the space they've created.
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Review from Alex M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mornington House is like an extension of our family. My little one has been here since the age of 1 and is now in the last year of pre-school and we could not ask for a more caring, kind and considerate nursery setting for her. We have seen her really grow and flourish over the years and I can't think
of a better start for a young life. One of the best things is that the team all genuinely care. And, There is consistency, I hear lots of stories of other nurseries closing and a high turnover of staff, we have never experienced that here in 4 years. They put thought into activities, are flexible, and adaptable and always do their best for every child in their care. I will always be grateful for the love and support of management and all of the team, all wonderful people, and all that they have shared, including me personally when we have had some difficult times over the years. I cannot recommend Mornington House enough. Thank you.
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Review from T B (Father of Child) published on 27 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really friendly caring nursery. Excellent staff. Well organised. Good food. Regular feedback to parents. Children all very happy. Nice outside space despite the city location. Nice culture/values. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Angela C (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two sons have attended Mornington House from baby room to pre-school with one still currently in preschool. We can't rate the nursery highly enough. All the staff are amazing. They are friendly, attentive and caring. The lovely Manager and her team in preschool provide exciting, engaging and fun
activities ensuring the children are learning through play and are fully prepared for starting school. The fabulous Louise provides nutritious and varied meals. The brilliant manager ensures everything runs smoothly and parents are kept informed about everything that is going on. The communication between nursery and home is excellent. We love the small, flexible and homely nature of the nursery as it ensures that all staff really get to know your child and the parents too. I leave in the morning confident that my child is safe, happy and is having fun.
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Review from Elisa P (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so glad that we found this nursery for our son. When I asked him yesterday how his day had been, he answered, "Amazing." The staff at Mornington genuinely care about the children's well-being, their education, and their happiness. It's clear that they are dedicated to creating a nurturing and positive
environment. We couldn't be happier with our choice!
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both children have attended Mornington Nursery for a number of years. It's a fantastic nursery with caring staff. The manager runs the nursery and does an excellent job. The vast majority of staff have been at the nursery for years and years. They are dedicated and clearly enjoy their jobs - this is
reflected in the loving and nurturing environment they create for the children. Fresh food is prepared by the wonderful Louise daily and the children can watch her cooking! Considering it's a city centre nursery there is still a lovely garden which they spend lots of time in. Would definitely recommend Mornington!
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Review from C P (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's an excellent team at Mornington House, we visited many nurseries to begin with, during the pandemic years, and selected Mornington because the staff gave us a strong sense of confidence that our child would be safe, healthy and happy there. Our daughter has now been there since she was 6 months
old, all the way to preschool, and we look back and think that we're so glad we chose Mornington. Our daughter is so happy there that she frequently asks, on her own accord, to go to preschool. Every time we drop her off we have total confidence she will be safe. We have come to know she'll be learning about new topics, growing her imagination, mastering new skills, learning how to control and understand her emotions, or just having fun and playing games. The staff at Mornington should be proud of themselves for all the hard work they put into the nursery. Our daughter really appreciates it, as do we!
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Review from Christine M (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible staff. A small nursery with a family vibe. Incredibly kind staff who really care for the children. I have a child in both the baby room and preschool. They love attending and their confidence has come leaps and bounds in the past few months!
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Review from Gayle W (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Mornington Day Nursery for just over 2 years. I'm so grateful for the support and confidence they have given my son and myself as a single parent mother.
My son has blossomed and has experienced all the love, fun and great memories from Mornington.
The manager leads a great team.
I am always informed and all milestones are discussed and monitored.
My nephew went there 12 years ago and he still has great memories there. So that's the main reason I chose Mornington.
The staff are wide range of ages so I always feel there is a multitude of experiences that can help support and look after my son.
Every drop off and pick up there is a smile and a hug and for that, I'm so grateful.
Can't thank or recommend Mornington enough.
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Review from Sally N (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our baby boy has now moved into the 2-year-old room from Babies and he is always happy when I pick him up, the staff are lovely and caring and he has settled in well.
He seems to be very comfortable with all staff members in all rooms and really enjoys going to nursery.
We feel very supported with
any concerns we have raised with the staff and manager in terms of his development.
It's a lovely nursery and we are very grateful for their support in caring for our son.
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Review from Mike D (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mornington look after my 1 year old daughter and previously looked after my son who was in pre-school. I honestly can't fault the nursery, the care they have given both of our children has been exceptional. They are lovely to deal with, genuinely care for the children and are very fair when it comes
to drop off/pick up. It's a family environment, not a corporate operation.
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Review from Sherese B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After looking at a couple of nurseries I was very glad to come across Mornington they've been very welcoming from the very beginning, very supportive, and accommodating with me because obviously, I get really anxious. My son settled down there really really well as the staff are all friendly and nurturing
he loves going to nursery he absolutely loves the garden and honestly the staff there from the manager all the way down to the chef made me feel like family. I honestly enjoy coming there dropping my son off and having a quick little chitchat with them. They are fantastic and tell me all about his day and send lots of pictures of how he ate on the app and on pickup. Honestly would not have sent my son anywhere else, he's been there since October 2022 and will continue to be there until he leaves school.
Couldn't ask for a better nursery.
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Review from X M (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Mornington since January this year and she has settled in really well.
We were offered a gradual settling-in period to allow her to get used to spending longer periods in the nursery, and she has bonded well with the staff in the baby room and across the nursery as a
whole.
We are happy with the debriefs at pickup each day and, although there is the odd occasion where information hasn't been recorded on the app already, staff are always able to tell us the information, if needed. We've also been happy with the regular reviews regarding my daughter's progress.
They do a wide variety of activities with the children, which we get informed of either at drop off or pick up, and spend lots of time out in the garden. My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting and her confidence only continues to increase.
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Review from W L (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Seems not as good as before in several aspects.
Significant weaknesses on the management side: e.g. allowing the children to access the internet and play video games with a desktop computer in the room but didn't mention anything to parents. Staff are changed constantly. Not very supportive: for example
checking whether you have applied all-day sun cream on your kids before drop-off every morning (even on rainy days, except in the winter) to save their time – the deputy manager in the room showed unhappiness if you forgot to do this – I was worried about my child’s day. Warning: The managers may be bossy (our opinion). Extra cost: cancelling your universal free hours on bank holidays so that you pay extra money on bank holidays – might be one reason why their booking rate on Monday/Friday is much lower.
The manager sent emails to ask parents to give reviews here, but I realised they are able to see your names. Overall, we'd rather pay for another nursery for a better service.
Reply from Saffia Bullock, Managing Director at Mornington House Day Nursery
Dear WL, I note that your child left Mornington House for school, rather than another nursery, last July. We are disappointed that you have chosen to post on public forums rather than meeting with us,…read more
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Review from R K (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Initially, it seemed to be a good experience and my child was settling in well. However, there seem to be some changes in the room recently.
There were a few times several months ago when my child said that some members of staff were shouting. I didn't know the exact situation but there were changes
in his behaviour as he started being resistant to attending the nursery in the mornings, so I have concerns about his well-being and mental health. We also noticed two or three times by chance that some members of staff showed signs of anger at the points when we arrived. Some practitioners were quite helpful and supportive but unfortunately, many of them have left in the past year.
The managing team looks more helpful than they are. I hope the processing of children and families' matters was less bureaucratic and focused on real support to the families.
The room and facility seem okay, but I am not sure about the overall quality of the service.
Reply from Diane James, Manager at Mornington House Day Nursery
We are disappointed that instead of meeting with us, which we offered many times, you have chosen to share your opinions in a public review. We are confident that our staff do not shout, that would be…read more
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Review from Lea K (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this nursery, as does my daughter! She has been attending Mornington House Day Nursery for the past two years and adores all the staff members, who are very kind, firm and fair. Her progression has been superb to date. The knowledge/information that they cover throughout the year on
a variety of subject matters, including all manner of celebrations from a variety of religions/countries, is fantastic. The nursery itself is well managed, clean, and organised. The chef cooks the children delicious food every day and involves the children in food prep. I am so very pleased that we decided to choose this nursery over the others we had in mind initially. Thank you Mornington House Day Nursery
for helping develop my little one into a well-rounded and happy individual.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.751)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.751) out of 10 for Mornington House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.751 for Mornington House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.751
  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 Mornington House Day Nursery is based on 17 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 17 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Mornington House Day Nursery

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

Mornington House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mornington House Day Nursery Open?

Mornington House Day Nursery 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 Mornington House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Mornington House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

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

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

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