Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

St Pauls School, Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol BS37 4DX
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9.7 52 Reviews
Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school Yate is a high-quality nursery and pre-school, Ofsted 'Good' in October 2023, nestled within the grounds of St Paul's School. The nursery is set over two floors, with three large playrooms and a safe enclosed rear garden.

Children at the nursery enjoy bright, carefully planned playrooms that allow them to learn in a nurturing environment. On the first floor, babies enjoy their own cosy unit with quiet soft areas, stimulating toys and a large sleep room. On the ground floor, the nursery's fun toddler rooms lead out directly on to the setting's exciting garden area. These rooms are separate to the nursery's large and well-resourced pre-school room, which is led by a qualified school teacher.

The Magic Tree team are highly qualified and experienced, providing children with exciting learning activities covering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The friendly practitioners have safeguarding training, paediatric first aid certificates and childcare qualifications.

Healthy meals and snacks are served from the nursery’s delicious menu, providing children with a wonderful nutritionally balanced diet.

All staff have undergone enhanced DBS checks and the nursery's CCTV and secure door entry systems offers added security.

15 and 30 Hours Free childcare places are available for eligible families.

The team at Magic Tree Yate are so proud of their nursery. Call to make an appointment to take a closer look at everything they have to offer.
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Type of Service

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

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Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 61

Age Range

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

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

  • There is parking available at the front of the nursery.

Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (52)

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Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school has 52 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending since December 2025 and the nursery staff have been excellent. Our daughter loves her time there and the staff keep us well informed.
Always have great games and activities for them to support their learning too. Would be great to have access to a natural grassy outdoor
space if this can ever be possible but they make good use of the small tarmac outdoor space they have.
We did have several bad experiences with the central support team throughout the year, failing to return calls and giving unhelpful responses to emails but I'm convinced they are working to improve and this had nothing to do with the nursery itself.
Hopefully the central admin team will get as good as the nursery one day.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter loves her time with us and that our staff have been excellent. We apologise for any negative experiences with our central support team and assure you that we are actively working towards improvement. Thank you for your support and we hope to continue providing excellent care for your daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and more than comfortable leaving our child there.


There could be more facilities in the baby room e.g. a sensory room. However, they have created some great activities for the children and they always seem entertained.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words! We strive to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for all our little ones. We appreciate your feedback about adding a sensory room to further enhance their experience. We're happy to have your child as part of our family! Kind regards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery introduced a gardening club for parents/carers of the children. We took our granson each week for 6 weeks. The staff provided themed sessions which were engaging. Our grandson grew in confidence each week and we loved watching him thrive over the course. The staff were amazing. Thank you
to everyone involved. Please run more sessions in the future.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your glowing review! We are so happy to hear that your grandson benefited from our gardening club and grew in confidence, and you enjoyed it, too! Our team members are dedicated to creating engaging sessions, and we are thrilled to hear that it had such a positive impact. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Kind regards

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent setting with hardworking staff who provide regular updates on progression and activities throughout each day. The app is updated all the time so I can see how my son has spent his day and how he has been cared for while I'm at work. Sometimes I feel I'm missing out on all the fun but it's
nice to know he's having a great time while I'm not around.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We strive to provide a safe and engaging environment for all children. We are thrilled to hear that our updates and app have brought peace of mind to your work day. Rest assured, your son is having a blast and we can't wait to have you join in on the fun when you're able to.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here have really work well with my Son, there's always activities set ready for the morning. Not the biggest of rooms for the toddlers but they utilise what they have very well. You can tell the staff really strive to keep things exciting and new for the children. Key person always communicates
well and offers great advice where needed.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are thrilled to hear that your son has had a positive experience at our center! Our dedicated staff do their best to provide exciting activities and personalised care for each child. Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting us with your child's development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Magic Tree Day Nursery & preschool are fantastic with the kids. They are careful to meet individual needs whilst navigating social difficulties with the older children and always felt my child was safe when in the younger stages of the nursery. The work the room staff do with the kids is
wonderful and my child has always looked forward to attending. My only complaint is that the staff are not given enough support and time to focus on the communication/documentation side of the role. Specifically, families have noticed that changes in the nursery staffing are announced on social media before communicated to parents via email. And staff are applying for not being able to complete the documentation of observation they have done with the children. I feel some protected time to document/communicate would really benefit the staff and the relationship with parents.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff at Magic Tree Day Nursery & preschool! We are dedicated to meeting every child's individual needs and creating a safe and nurturing environment for them. We appreciate your feedback and are constantly striving to improve our communication and documentation processes to ensure the best possible experience for families. Your continued support means the world to us!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Magic Tree Day Nursery & Preschool for almost 2 years and I cannot fault them. The team work exceptionally hard and always put the needs of the children first. Our son is autistic and they have played a key part in ensuring he gets the right support in preparation for school and
went above and beyond to help us get his EHCP. The team are always welcoming and friendly and our son always runs in which shows how much he loves it too. They are very accommodating for his needs and always ensure he feels safe and happy.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for the amazing review! We are dedicated to providing the best care for every child, and we are so grateful to have been a part of your son's growth and development. He brings so much joy to our center and we are honored to be a part of his journey. We look forward to continue providing a safe and happy environment for him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loves his time at nursery, the staff are very friendly and help him feel settled each morning, not rushing him as he needs time to settle in. They are always happy to answer questions. The food is very good, balanced and healthy, my son often has seconds as he loves it. The activities always
have the children's development in mind.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault this nursery from my experiences. My son has suspected autism and the staff have been amazing with him, so helpful and always trying their best to support his extra needs. Their facilities are great and they have lots of toys to play with and I notice they always have different activities
set out each day to mix it up! You can tell they really care about the children and support the parents. The drops off are hard for my son because of his autism but they are always there ready to welcome him and support him to settle. Then picking up, the handover is great and they always give me an update of what he has been up to! I also love the app they have started using to see daily updates and what food they have had. They also have parents evenings regularly to keep parents informed and to raise any concerns. Great nursery, recommend!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

We really appreciate your positive review! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and other families. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had massive anxiety about leaving my 9 month old at nursery to return to work but since one member of staff has been the lead in the baby room I have no anxiety whatsoever. My now 13 month old loves going to nursery. I've found the nursery to be very caring with great communication. Wouldn't hesitate
to put my daughter in for another day or more per week if needed.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you we appreciate your feedback!
Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

I like the nursery, but recently I've had negative experiences regarding my child. It feels like he's being singled out for minor incidents instead of the staff trying to improve the situation. One day, I received a call with an irritated tone, saying I needed to pick him up because he was "uncontrollable."
When I arrived, he was playing peacefully with his friends and was happy to see me, accepting going home without any excuses. The next day, I was asked to pick him up early again, and a staff member commented that if it was too challenging, they would call me to pick him up again. This is unacceptable, as it prepares for a situation that hasn't even occurred and reflects a negative perspective I do not respect. My husband also saw a moment when he dropped him and noticed he was stopped to go outside just because it wasn't his turn.
I believe the nursery is focusing on his actions, which may just be reactions to another child's behaviour, as he does not act this way at home.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Mariya H (mother Of Child), we regret to hear that you had this experience with us. After speaking with the Management team, we believe you have since had a meeting with the Manager and you appreciated the care your son receives.


We are sorry you could not speak to us prior to this review being posted however we have since been able to work together with you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Magic Tree have been amazing from the start. My little boy has now started pre-school and he loves it, lots of time outside and doing lots of different activities. He's made loads of new friends and is thriving. All the staff are so kind and my son loves them all!
Thank you Magic Tree!

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are so thrilled to hear that your little boy is loving pre-school at Magic Tree! Our goal is to provide a safe and enriching environment for all of our students. We are grateful to have your family as part of our Magic Tree community. Thank you for your glowing review!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really like Magic Tree. I feel that there have been vast improvements since the management changed and I have absolutely no complaints.
Everyone is so friendly and my daughter absolutely loves it. She really enjoys going and she loves all the variety of activities etc.
They keep you updated throughout
the day with nappies outputs, food etc. and I always feel fully informed about what my daughter has been up to throughout the day.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at the nursery at 9 months old and as a first-time mum I was anxious to leave my son but didn't need to worry as my son absolutely loves going to nursery, he loves all the staff and his milestones were encouraged. His confidence to interact with his peers and staff has made him a happy
confident boy. My son is curious about everything and this is encouraged within the nursery setting. Brilliant nursery with an excellent team of staff at all levels.

Reply from Erin Lowe, Manager at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a Foster carer and took on a placement who had barely attended nursery. There were speech and neurological delays and a major lack of social skills. I chose Magic Tree because I liked the atmosphere and I witnessed the nurturing skills and empathy the staff shared with all of the children during
my visit.
To say my child has come on leaps and bounds is an understatement. He is matching his peers on every level and is growing into a very confident and clever little boy. He has formed fantastic friendships with peers and great relationships with the staff.
The staff in the preschool are fantastic, they are caring, nurturing and supportive. The current management team is outstanding. A particular member of staff has definitely found her calling!
I would highly recommend the Magic Tree to anyone looking for a safe, fun and fulfilling learning experience for their little ones.
My child has made friends for life but he will definitely miss the staff when moving to primary. As will I.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really happy with the care and progress of my daughter since starting in the Preschool room. Her confidence and development have improved tremendously. We love seeing her progress on the app and love to hear about her day from the lovely staff in the nursery. She comes home excited and buzzing after
a full day of nursery and loves to tell us about her day.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with my child’s progress at Magic Tree. She is always happy to attend the nursery and asks to go even on the days she doesn’t attend. I feel that she has good bonds with the staff members and they are all very professional.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you, we are more than happy to help!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Magic Tree since he was 18 months old, he is now 2 years 9 months and throughout has enjoyed his time at the nursery. He is creating beautiful bonds with the staff in the toddler room and forming lovely friendships, he has particularly thrived the past 6 months developmentally
since the environment changes and exploring new resources supporting his learning and interests. Additionally, the management team are great at communicating about any opportunities, events and information for us as parents and for our children and are always welcoming and happy to help.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his time at Magic Tree! The staff are always friendly, provide excellent handovers about my son’s day and I can tell that they genuinely care for and about him. The activities they provide have aided his learning and opened up his imagination.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Magic Tree from the age of 18 months all the way through to preschool age where he is now. He has progressed well in his learning and development. He always has a good time and likes to tell us all about his friends at the end of the day when we collect him. Magic Tree supported
us through every room transition and through all phases of development. There was a period of time when staff turnover was high and communication lacked but it seems more stable now.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Marketing at Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.727)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) out of 10 for Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.727 for Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.727

  • 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 Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 19 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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, which has been reached with 19 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school 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 Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 61 Children.

How far is Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Bristol?

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

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