Green Shoots Bear Flat

Bruton Community Hall, Bruton Avenue, Bath BA2 4QJ
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9.3 18 Reviews
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Judy Scott (Manager)

Admission Information

  • Admission fee

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £9.00 per hour

  • Please get in touch if you would like more information about our fees for enhanced payments and meals.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-15:50
    Tuesday 09:00-15:50
    Wednesday 09:00-15:50
    Thursday 09:00-15:50
    Friday 09:00-15:50

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Free 2 and 3 hour parking is available at the bottom of each avenue in Bear Flat.

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Green Shoots Bear Flat Reviews (18)

9.3

Green Shoots Bear Flat has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Green Shoots Bear Flat has 18 reviews.

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Review from Phoebe R (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very nervous of sending my daughter to nursery, where she doesn't know anyone and it's a new surrounding. But the team settled her so well, after 3 times dropping her off they calmed her down amazingly ! The communication is incredible, the team keep you updated all throughout the day and keep
you updated with progress or what needs to be improved! I recommend this nursery to anybody who wants advice or opinions!
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for your honest review. We are pleased to hear that our settling-in process helped your child to feel safe and that our partnership with parents is supported by great communication. We look…read more
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy went to this nursery for 1 year, my little girl has been here for 2 years. There has never been any problem. All the staff are very, very nice and professional. Both of my children loved going here. They always go and come home happy. They have learned a lot here. I wholeheartedly recommend
this nursery to everyone.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you very much for your honest review. We are pleased that you and your children have never had any problems here at Green Shoots and have enjoyed and are still enjoying your time with us! We…read more
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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly astonishing preschool.
You are unlikely to ever find a management team that cares more about the children than they do. We've had three girls attend these past few years and not once have I been uncertain they were getting the very best care. They're ecstatic to go in and a joy when they get
home with stories of their day. Green Shoots is incredible for taking tots where they're at and providing the care and guidance required to have them flourish. I only wish all children were so lucky as to visit such a setting.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you very much for a fantastic review. We thoroughly enjoy our time with all the children who join us and it's so nice to hear that your girls are always full of stories to tell when they get…read more
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Review from Charlotte A (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Shoots is a very magical Pre-School. My son started as a caterpillar a year ago and is now a butterfly. He has developed some lovely relationships with his key people, it is such a safe and nurturing environment. My son enjoys the nutritious homemade hot lunches. It is a very inclusive setting
where all children are supported to fulfil their potential. SEN support is a huge strength here, they really do go above and beyond to identify and support individual needs. I highly recommend this wonderful Pre-School, it's a real gem! Thank you Green Shoots!
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review, we are thrilled that you think it's a magical place! We all enjoy working with the children, making a difference to their early years development and having lots of fun…read more
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Review from Geanina M (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The setting is a lovely, peaceful environment with such friendly welcoming faces every day! The staff really love their job and the management team are friendly and approachable! Thank you for making my little girl's experience a brilliant one! She has really settled well and her development and independence
have come on leaps and bounds even at the beginning it was very hard! I am very thankful to all the staff for all the help, encouragement, kindness, and empathy they offered. The amount of time spent exploring outside is such a bonus. Every day is different.
I will definitely take my other daughter to the same preschool!
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review. We are pleased that we were able to make a difference for you and your daughter and wish you all the best for your next adventures. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Review from Stephanie R (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Shoots has provided my daughter with so much confidence in herself and her early years of learning. They lead with love and kindness and cater for each child in their care, right where they're at. It is a wonderful nursery and we will miss the team when our daughter goes to school in September.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review. We hope that the new school term starts well for you. We are proud of how confident and aware your daughter has become, ready for her next adventure. The team and I hope…read more
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve had a great experience with Green Shoots. Our daughter was very shy and now she is leaving for school, she is a very happy and confident child. The staff treat each child individually and meet all their needs. They are nurturing and encouraging. The activities are brilliant, with visits to allotments
and to sing for residents in a care home. I would highly recommend this pre-school!
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are really pleased that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us and grown in confidence. She will love school! We look forward to seeing you all again…read more
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Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the team at Green Shoots. They’ve really cared about my daughter over the last three years and she’s blossomed there. They send regular photos and I now have a really lovely book with her drawings and photos. I feel like they really know and see the kids there and love them all. It’s lovely to
know she is in safe hands and so well looked after.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review. It’s great to hear that our you are pleased with our personal approach. We have thoroughly enjoyed caring for and playing with your daughter. She will love school.
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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery. I'm very happy with this nursery. The staff offer a friendly, caring approach to looking after my son. The daily activities help to develop my son's learning as well as lots of free playtime. My son is always happy to be dropped off.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review. It has been a pleasure to care for and play with your son. We wish him the best time at school and look forward to your return with his sibling.
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Review from Jade P (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls had a wonderful time with the fantastic team at Green Shoots. The atmosphere the manager and her team create is welcoming, friendly and fun for the children, with lots of outdoor learning and interesting activities every day. An enriching nursery with something interesting to do every
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Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review, it’s great to hear that our atmosphere reflects our ethos and that you and your children had fun and felt included. Sending best wishes to you, Judy.
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Review from Sophia R (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had a wonderful time at Green Shoots and still talks about all the fun he had and his lovely Green Shoots teachers. He settled in quickly and easily and was always happy to be going to pre-school. He made good friends and learnt all the skills he needed for starting in reception. As a family,
we felt really included and enjoyed lots of fun events and gatherings, as well as the delicious Christmas dinners! I would recommend Green Shoots to anyone looking for a kind, caring and family-like environment for their child.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review. We are really pleased to hear that your child had a positive learning and social experience with us. Our family events are one of our favourite times of each year, glad…read more
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Review from Rosa (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery I could have ever chosen, I leave my son there every session knowing he is safe and happy. It’s small and has a lovely family feel to it. My son has additional needs and they are amazing with him. The care, the support, the professionalism, and the knowledge and skills from the staff are
incredible. My son looks forward to going every morning and even at night when he doesn’t want to go to bed, and as soon as I tell him he has nursery in the morning, he then jumps into bed with a smile on his face. I get updates every day and have frequent meetings on his development. This nursery is flexible but also goes that extra mile for the parent as well as the child and nothing is a problem to them. My son has developed so much and thanks to them he has come such a long way.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you Rosa for a wonderful review. It is such a pleasure to have you and your child in our setting. Green Shoots prides itself on our relationships with families and it’s great to hear this has…read more
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Review from Daniel L (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic setting, with caring, kind and enthusiastic staff. My daughter enjoys a wide range of activities, and I like that they regularly visit a local care home and that they have a good focus on healthy eating. My daughter has flourished here. Highly recommended.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for your lovely review, we are really proud of our visits to the care home and our healthy approach. It’s great to hear that this is important to you too. We’re going to miss your daughter…read more
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Review from Natasha D (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful and warm environment for our toddler to grow and develop. The staff at Greenshoots were so accommodating, flexible, friendly, and fun! I have sent my children to other nurseries which had nicer settings but I prefer Greenshoots because I have to come to learn that the people looking
after your child are way more important than location or setting. As a parent Greenshoots made me feel listened to and confident that my child was getting the best care and having the most fun. I highly recommend this nursery in Bath.
Reply from Judy Scott, Manager at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for your lovely review, it’s really important to us that parents and their children feel cared for and supported, so extra lovely to hear we achieved this for you. We are so pleased you…read more
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are into our third year and second child at Green Shoots. You could not imagine a better home from home. The team is kind and caring. The children are nurtured and encouraged to be the very best that they can be. The environment is friendly, happy, bright and stimulating. I love the fact that a concerted
effort is made to add interest to each day - visits to the local park, care home and museums; and visits from vets and yoga teachers, and even simple Spanish lessons! The homecooked lunches entice even the fussy eater and make sure that the children start to appreciate a wide range of foods. I would happily recommend this setting to anyone.
Reply from Judy Scott at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased that our home from home ethos has suited your needs. Thank you for your participation as a parent in the many things on offer.
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Review from Rebekah V (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Greenshoots is a wonderful preschool with a warm and caring team that work really hard to make every child feel welcome, safe and known. They also make great efforts to work with parents and involve parents in the life of the pre-school. We have had a great experience in settling our son into Greenshoots
for his pre-school year and the team have been really accommodating and understanding about us doing it in a way that suited our son who was really scared to be left in the beginning. The Greenshoots environment is relaxed, personal and happy with passionate staff who clearly love their jobs. We are very happy to be leaving our son in their care and have no doubt that they will treat him as an individual and give him their absolute best.
Reply from Judy Scott at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for your lovely review. Settling in is so important - we are pleased that our ethos has worked for you and your family. Thank you for all your support and participation with events. ??
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Review from Joanna R (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve been very pleased with the manager and all staff at Green Shoots nursery. I was offered plenty of settling sessions. All staff are very supportive and kind! My son has become more independent and his social skills have improved. Since English isn't his first language, we have noticed that his ability
to understand English is the same as Polish. Highly recommend the place. They are an excellent and professional team!
Reply from Judy Scott at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review its always great to get positive feedback. It is a pleasure to work with you and your son x
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Review from Natalia P (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been extremely happy at Greenshoots and has been attending since September. The staff are friendly and caring and he is always happy to go in the mornings. They set up the room differently every session offering different activities for the children to choose. The children are provided with
freshly cooked delicious healthy meals and snacks during the day. We are very happy with this preschool.
Reply from Judy Spence at Green Shoots Bear Flat
Thank you for a lovely review, we are always adapting to the needs of our children. Your son is a wonderful member of our home from home setting.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.322)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10 for Green Shoots Bear Flat 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.889 for Green Shoots Bear Flat is calculated as follows: ( (64 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.889
  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 4.433 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Green Shoots Bear Flat 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:

    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 = 3.6
    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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.2 = 0.833
  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 Green Shoots Bear Flat

What is the Age Range of Children that Green Shoots Bear Flat accepts?

Green Shoots Bear Flat accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Green Shoots Bear Flat Open?

Green Shoots Bear Flat is open: Monday 09:00-15:50, Tuesday 09:00-15:50, Wednesday 09:00-15:50, Thursday 09:00-15:50, Friday 09:00-15:50.

How many Children does Green Shoots Bear Flat have capacity for?

Green Shoots Bear Flat has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Green Shoots Bear Flat to the centre of Bath?

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

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