Ambourne House Day Nursery

233 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol BS34 6ND
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9.9 41 Reviews
Ambourne House Day Nursery offers years of experience in providing a secure and happy facility in which professionals childcare and early years learning can flourish.

The vision is for an inclusive environment that makes the most of each child's talent and ability to learn, with the aim of seeing long-term benefits when they move on to full-time education.

The nursery respects Ofsted objectives and look to further show their professionalism through pursuit of accreditations like the 'investors in Children' certificate and the Quality Assurance Award.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • 3ab Care Ltd

Person in charge

  • Roberta Ferri (Manager)

Admission Criteria

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Our fee information is included in the parent pack. Please schedule a visit to the nursery, and we will be happy to provide you with a pack and discuss the price list and available funding options.

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

Parking

  • Parking is available at the rear of the nursery

Ambourne House Day Nursery Reviews (41)

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9.9

Ambourne House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ambourne House Day Nursery has 41 reviews.

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Review from Aspasia P (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience at Ambourne House!


We moved our son there a year ago from another local nursery, and I only wish we'd done so from the start. Our son looks forward to going every day, and is always full of smiles in the morning. The staff are incredibly

professional, caring, and inclusive. He adores all the members of staff - but has a special soft spot for one member of staff in particular, who he proudly calls his best friend! The team's warmth and positivity have helped him grow so much in confidence.


The manager, is clearly highly competent, trustworthy, and always positive and has created a well-organised and welcoming environment at Ambourne House.


We're so grateful for all the care and the support they've given our son and would wholeheartedly recommend Ambourne House to any parent.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

thank you so much for your amazing feedback. It is lovely to hear that you had a very positive experience with us and i will pass the message to the team. It has been a pleasure looking after your little one and we wish you all the best for his new adventure at school. Thank you again Kind Regards

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Review from D T (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Ambourne Day Nursery for almost two years, and we couldn't be happier with the care and support he received during his time there. From the very beginning, the staff were incredibly attentive, and nurturing, creating a safe and stimulating environment that helped our son grow in confidence
and independence.


The team at Ambourne clearly care deeply about the children in their care. They took the time to understand our son's personality, interests, and needs, and kept us well-informed with regular updates on his development and daily activities.


We also appreciated the variety of activities offered-from creative arts and sensory play to outdoor adventures and early learning opportunities. It's been wonderful to see how much our son has learned and developed during his time there.


We're truly grateful to everyone at Ambourne for making our son's early years.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure looking after your little one and see him growing in confidence. We know that he will thrive in school. I will pass your kind message to the whole team and thank you again. Kind Regards

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Review from Tom V (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really caring and lovely. They knew both of our children so well and they both have realy enjoyed going to nursery there.
They also put on a lot of extra bits like sports / music / animals sessions.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Hi Tom, thank you so much for your kind words, i will share them with the whole Ambourne House team. Please feel free to pop in and see us if there is anything we can do to make your experience better.

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Review from Charli D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Ambourne for 3 years and now our daughter has started there.
All the staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Both our children love going to Ambourne and are always happy there.
We especially love the outside areas, the trips they go on and visitors they have in
to extend their already great learning.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

thank you so much for the great review. We are delighted to hear your lovely feedback and thank you for your continue support. I will pass the message to the whole team.Kind Regards

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Ambourne are amazing. The attention to detail and care provided is amazing. I feel so confident leaving my child in the care of these lovely women. It's a home away from home for my child. Highly, hugely & happily recommend Ambourne to everyone.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. It truly means a lot to our team and we are very happy to be a part of your little one's journey.Kind Regards

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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have seen my son develop in great strides since joining Ambourne. The staff genuinely care about him and you can tell they have strong relationships with all of the children. They provide an amazing environment for him to learn in, completing a diverse range of activities and providing extra curricular
activities too.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for this brilliant feedback. I will share your comments with the whole team

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little one has been attending this nursery since January. As a first time parent I was extremely nervous and probably a little overbearing to begin with. The baby room team have been nothing short of amazing. My little girl absolutely loves going to nursery and they have worked with her and me to
settle in. They hold events for the parents and we recently attended a Mother's Day afternoon which was a perfect little afternoon.
The only thing that lets this place down is it does not have a separate sleeping space, half of the baby room is closed off with a room divider. It would be better for all the children if there were a separate sleeping areas with cots etc as my little one is currently sleeping in a travel cot and her naps are rubbish in nursery due to the disturbance coming from other side of the room divider. I viewed 10 different nurseries and this one was far better than the rest in terms of what they offer.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, it is a pleasure to look after your little one and i will make sure to pass the message to the baby room team.Thank you for your feedback regarding the lack of a separate sleeping room. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Please rest assured that we are making the most of the space available to us, and while a separate baby room is not currently feasible, your suggestion is valuable and will certainly be taken into consideration as we continue to improve our facilities. Kind RegardsRoberta

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attended Ambourne House for a year now and I cannot speak more highly of this nursery. The staff are caring and friendly and professional and make the effort to create a nurturing environment. They offer a range of activities to help with learning and creativity. Communication is excellent
between them and myself with regular updates on how my child is getting on within nursery and developing. I love that they have special days dedicated for you to come in and do activities with your child which makes it extra special to be welcomed in. I would highly recommend ambourne house to any other parent looking for a supportive, nurturing and caring nursery for there child

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I will share them with the whole Ambourne team

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Review from Melanie R (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have dropped off and collected my grandson from this nursery. They are excellent on their security system. Staff are super friendly and it's very obvious my grandson enjoys his time here.
Very good at communicating
My grandson has learnt so much here.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your very kind words.If there is anything you would like to discuss, please come and see me any time

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Ambourne House Nursery since May 2024. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for an inclusive, safe nursery with a real sense of community. My child has grown in confidence and knowledge and going to nursery has done wonders for her social development.
The team know our family so well and support our child in line with our core values. The opportunities provided through trips and activities with external providers, including weekly forest school are outstanding. What I love most about this nursery is their outside space and the fact that they are not weather adverse so the children play outside all year round.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your very kind words, I will share with the whole Ambourne team. If there is anything we could do to improve your experience please come and see me

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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had a really good experience with Ambourne House. He absolutely loves it, along with the people who work there - who show great love and care in watching him grow and building great relationships! He has so much fun there, where I can see through updates shown on the app - which is great. He
speaks about his friends, what he's done and the workers with great attitude. I can really see what my son is being taught and shown as he will do new things at home and his communication/speech is widening! I will always recommend Ambourne to friends and family!

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much, it makes us very proud !! I will make sure that all staff and Management see this review

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Review from Miranda H (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children love Ambourne House. The staff encourage the kids to be independent and confident and teach them useful skills. The gardens are a real highlight, they both love playing with all the toys out there. They offer term time only places which is a real bonus for us and will sometimes take
the kids on trips! They aren't a chain which means the staff have a real family feel where they all work together to offer a fun and friendly experience.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

A Glowing recommendation !!! Thank you so much. I will share this with the whole team !!

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ambourne House is an incredible nursery, both my daughters are very happy here. The staff are excellent and really take the time to get to know the children as individuals and form those important bonds needed for you to put your mind at ease when they are there.
The range of activities provided are
varied and I love that they take them on days out to visit different places and bring in people to run things like forest school.
My daughters have learnt so much here and I can honestly say Ambourne House has helped shape them into who they are today.
My children will be very sad when they have to go to school and leave Ambourne House.

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is a pleasure to be part of your little ones journey :)we really love looking after them. i will pass your lovely comment to the whole team.Many thanksThe Ambourne Family

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Review from P F (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Ambourne House Day Nursery since she was around 10 months old, and is now nearly 4 years. My daughter loves coming to Ambourne and has built up strong bonds with staff and her peers. The staff are always offering a range of activities and I have seen my daughter learn
and develop so much from this. Ambourne has a lovely outside area which some other nurseries don't have. The staff at Ambourne are so caring and understanding, I always have full confidence that my daughter is being well looked after. My daughter will miss Ambourne house when she starts school this September!

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and I can't believe she will be going to school soon. It has been a pleasure seeing her growing and developing and we will miss her so much.The Ambourne Family

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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is cared for by the team. In his review they showed they know him very well and tracked his progress in detail. They had available photographs that showed him in activities where he is happy and clearly engaged. I am relieved and reassured to have my son in safe hands and cannot recommend the
service of Ambourne House highly enough. Thank you!

Reply from Roberta Ferri, Manager at Ambourne House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is a pleasure to look after your son at Ambourne House. I will share your feedback with the whole team.Many thanksThe Ambourne Family

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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, my son has settled in quickly even though he only goes one day a week. Great garden which the children spend lots of time in and very caring staff. Also have events for all the family like a summer bbq which creates a nice community feel.

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Review from Stacey N (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going to Ambourne House for 4 months. I love that it's a beautiful family setting which helps the children to their own needs. A big thank you to several members of staff in particular for making her feel warm, welcome, and safe. We couldn't have picked a better nursery.

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Review from Lili R (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Ambourne House enough. From the staff in the baby room to the staff in the toddler room. The care for our son has been nothing but the highest standard and his development has increased hugely since he joined you. Two other members of staff, in particular, are also fantastic and make
sure all requests and needs are addressed fast. Thank you all so much for providing such fab childcare.

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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves attending this nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and always understanding and professional should you have any queries or worries.
I love that we get pictures of some of the activities that my son does during his week there.
Would definitely recommend this nursery
to anyone who is looking!

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending since 10 months old and is now 3. She has loved every minute at Ambourne which has made my working life so much easier! Everyone is super nice and so lovely to my little one, she has had lovely relationships with a member of staff in Toddlers, 2 members of staff in
Kindergarten and now starting to develop new relationships with 2 other staff members, all of who she talks about when she comes home! She loves the chef's cooking and eats better at nursery than we do! Always learning and playing with the educational toys! I would recommend this setting to anyone contemplating going back to work as a fellow working mummy!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Ambourne House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.917 for Ambourne House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (166 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ambourne House Day Nursery is based on 15 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

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Roberta Ferri

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

Hello! I’m Roberta, and I joined the Ambourne House team in September 2019.

As the Nursery Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead, I am dedicated to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all the children in our care.

I moved to the UK in 2011 after earning a BSc (Hons) Degree in Education. My journey began in London, where I worked as a nanny for a bilingual family. Later, I moved to Bristol and started working in a nursery preschool, where I developed a deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

I have always had a passion for education, and I love to keep learning. To further enhance my skills, I studied the Montessori approach, which beautifully aligns with the national curriculum.

One of the things I love most about my role is spending time in every room of the nursery, building bonds with children of all ages through play and connection. It’s truly rewarding to see their confidence and curiosity grow each day!
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Sarah Bennett

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Hello! I’m Sarah, and I joined Ambourne House at the beginning of January 2020.

I’ve been working in childcare for over 20 years, and I truly love what I do. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of taking on roles as both a Room Leader and Deputy Manager, gaining valuable experience along the way.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my 20-year-old daughter. Family time is really important to me!

I’m passionate about creating a warm and nurturing environment for children, and I’m always here to support both families and colleagues at Ambourne House.
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Katie Harris

Job Title: Floor leader and third in charge

Joined: 2023

Hello! I’m Katie, and I joined Ambourne House in May 2023.

I lead a dedicated and passionate team in our kindergarten and preschool, and I’m proud to be third in charge as well as the Safeguarding Lead for the nursery.

With over 20 years of experience in childcare and education, I specialize in supporting children’s speech and language development. Teaching, nurturing, and caring for children brings me so much joy, and I love watching them grow in confidence and knowledge.

I’m always here to support families and ensure the children feel happy, safe, and valued every day!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ambourne House Day Nursery

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

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

What Days & Hours is Ambourne House Day Nursery Open?

Ambourne 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 Ambourne House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ambourne House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

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

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

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