The Old Potting Shed Nursery

Coombe Lodge, Bath Road, Bristol BS40 7RE
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9.9 56 Reviews
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Situated in a unique countryside setting in the Coombe Lodge Estate in Blagdon, The Old Potting Shed Nursery provides day care for children from 3 months to 5 years.

For their youngest children, the nursery offers 'The Stables', a cosy and comfortable area where babies are cared for by a professional and friendly team and engage in a range of sensory activities, both indoor and outdoor.

For toddlers and younger children, they have created a beautiful new space; the 'Apple Store' building, which has direct access to a spacious secure garden, sensory/ sleep room and a large open plan play room. This building is new for September 2025.

The Old Potting Shed offers a large enclosed walled garden as well as a spacious inside area for their Pre School aged children. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, all children are offered a variety of activities, providing endless opportunities to play, explore and learn in a way that suits them.

The nursery place huge importance on learning in the outdoor environment and frequently explore the extensive and very beautiful grounds of the Coombe Lodge Estate as well as making the most of the amazing and purposefully created gardens.

As children reach the end of their time with the nursery, the team will help to prepare them for the next steps, and are always available for help and advice as you progress your child into school.

Open all year and available for full day and sessional care, the Old Potting Shed Nursery is a great facility for parents and families looking for a safe and stimulating day care provider.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Marchent (Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We accept Early Years Funding from 9months-school age, Tax-Free Child Care payments, Childcare Vouchers.
    Please contact us for more information.
    Our private fee's are charged at £6.50 per hour.

  • Our daily sessions run from 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm or 8am-6pm.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Several Small Car Parks on site

The Old Potting Shed Nursery Reviews (56)

9.9

The Old Potting Shed Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Potting Shed Nursery has 56 reviews.

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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Potting Shed Nursery is a wonderful place for my 2.5 year old boy - he loves his time at nursery and really enjoys being outdoors and exploring with all his friends. The staff are brilliant at encouraging outside play and have excellent communication on the app to let us parents know what they’ve
been up to in the day!
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Review from Paul M (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Potting Shed is a great nursery! The setting is fantastic (some really good, lasting memories for kids) and the staff are enthusiastic, professional and kind.
The use of open spaces is excellent and the introduction of sports is something I am really in favour of.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your review, we are really pleased that you feel your little one is making lasting memories, and that you and your little one are impressed with the sports programmes, the children are really loving the activities.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Potting Shed is a wonderful nursery. They care about the kids and provide plenty of varied activities. My child feels cared for and enjoys attending which is the most important factor for me. I like the extra sports activities they have offered as an-add on, my child has thoroughly enjoyed learning
rugby and playing with his peers.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your review, we are pleased that your little one is enjoying the additional sports sessions, the children and staff have great fun carrying out this activity whilst learning at the same time.
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined nursery back in July 2022 when he was 19 months old. He absolutely loves his time at nursery, he has a great bond with the staff and thoroughly enjoys the activities especially the outside ones and the additional sports activities. We are very impressed with his speech since starting,
his ability to do things for himself and all of the new foods he has tried and now loves. He cannot wait to get up and go to nursery in the mornings which makes us relax knowing he is having such a good time. We get daily updates, monthly updates and the communication is incredible. He always comes home happy, smiling and excited to tell us about his day. We are so happy that we have chosen this nursery and couldn’t recommend it enough.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your lovely review, the staff work extremely hard to ensure the children feel secure and enjoy their time at the nursery. We are very pleased with how successful the additional sports sessions have been and the positive impact this is having on the children’s development, we are very pleased to hear that your little one has such a great time at nursery and can’t wait to come to nursery.
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Review from Sheldon H (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to The Old Potting Shed Nursery for over 4 months now and has advanced greatly as a small toddler. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the environment is warm and inviting. The facilities are engaging, with a variety of play areas, toys, and activities to
keep children engaged, all set up by the wonderful staff every day depending on the occasion. Most importantly, the children seemed to be having a great time playing and interacting with each other. Many occasions are celebrated with activities for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and even pancake day to name a few recent. All this is shared with us daily via the Famly App that keeps us updated on everything they do and allows us easy interaction with the staff if we need it. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for their children.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your wonderful feedback, our team work hard to ensure that the children’s interests are met ensuring they are engaging in the activities provided whilst expanding their experiences and opportunities.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sixteen-month-old daughter joined the baby room at eight months old and I am so happy we chose The Potting Shed as her nursery.
The staff were excellent at working with us to help her settle and they are very good at communication. Every member of staff feels fully invested in making the experience
amazing for the babies and I’m confident that I can speak to any one of them at pick up about my daughter's progress and they are fully informed about how she is getting on.
Her days are packed with fun and varying activities and they spend a large amount of time outside playing in the gardens and the grounds of the estate.
I see my daughter’s development coming on in leaps and bounds and every fortnight we’re asked for updates on her progress at home, her interests, and any events coming up that they can incorporate at nursery.
I’m extremely happy with our experience of The Potting Shed and would happily recommend to others.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your review we really appreciate the feedback. Our team are fully committed to ensuring that each child's needs are met and that they have the best experience at nursery whilst supporting the families to feel secure that their children are getting the secure and safe experience to explore, learn and develop.
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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at The Old Potting Shed Nursery nearly a year ago and she has thrived. She loves going into nursery each day and is constantly entertained and well looked after. The staff are all so lovely, caring and kind. The new sports programme is also a huge positive and saves having to take
her to extra sports activities on a weekend. It’s also lovely that they are outside so much, going for walks around the grounds and seeing the animals nearby. She loves it here and we love it!
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your review, we are always pleased to hear how happy our families are. The new sports initiative has been a big hit with all the families that have taken up this service and the children have really enjoyed participating in this.
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Review from Bill N (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at The Old Potting Shed last February and I would definitely recommend the nursery to new parents. The setting is lovely and the staff have always been brilliant with our daughter! It always seems a lovely atmosphere at drop off and pick up and we get great updates through the app
so can see everything they are up to, as well as nap times/meal times etc. I feel like our daughter has made good progress since being at The Old Potting Shed and she seems to love it!
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad you and your daughter feel welcomed, the staff work hard to ensure that all our families are valued and feel comfortable with the service we provide. We take great pride in ensuring that each child is supported to achieve their full potential and that this is carried out by identifying each child's interests and extending their learning through play.
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Review from Sam P (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanks for helping our little one to settle, she is absolutely loving it. The staff have been fantastic and communication is always very good. We particularly like the app which, has allowed us a window into what she is doing and is also lovely to see and read. We can't thank you all enough.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your review, we are very glad to hear that your little one has settled so well and that you are enjoying the feedback via the parents' App. We are glad that this is giving you the opportunity to see instantly what your little one is doing with their time at the nursery while you are busy at work.
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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents, you want the best nursery for your child. I would 100% recommend The Old Potting Shed to friends and family. The staff and my little boy's key worker are fantastic. The use of the app that parents have access to see their child's day-to-day time at nursery is brilliant and the progression
my child has made since he has been at the nursery is amazing. The setting of the nursery is beautiful and the environment is wonderful.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryWe thank you for your lovely feedback, we do enjoy exploring the wonderful grounds we are so lucky to be able to access, and watch our little people explore and learn while we are all having so much fun. Thank you for your recommendations to your friends and family.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended the Old Potting Shed for one and a half years. She is very happy there and skips in every morning. It is well-managed and there is good communication, especially via the app. Care is taken over the food preparation, so I feel confident she is eating healthy fresh food every
day. The children explore lots of different well-thought-out activities and themes, indoors and outdoors. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining.
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your wonderful feedback we are very glad that you and your daughter are happy with the service we provide at our setting and that you feel your daughter is making good progress.
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Review from Tom P (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September and absolutely loves it there. The staff are warm and welcoming and she comes home singing all the songs and talking about all the things she has done that day. Their outdoor space is brilliant and I am always well up to date about how my child's day has been. The staff
are fantastic and have all made my child feel heard and cared for. Brilliant nursery with a brilliant team!
Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your lovely review, our team endeavour to ensure that all their interactions with both children and families are positive and informative. We are very glad to hear that you and your daughter feel so welcome in our setting.
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Review from C w (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Potting Shed Nursery is the perfect nursery. It's got fantastic opportunities for the children to explore the great outdoors. They go on walks so my little one can explore nature more and they get access to the outside every day. Our little boy has settled really well into the nursery and loves
going. He runs down to the door. The activities on offer are catered to each individual needs and interests and are in line with the early years foundation stage. Amazing nursery.
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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Potting Shed has always been so welcoming to my little boy. He has settled so well and comes home full of beans. It’s great to see what he’s up to in the day on their parent app. The staff are always there to discuss things with and can really see the love and care they have towards him! Thank
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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is really happy at The Old Potting Shed Nursery, it’s a very beautiful location, with great outdoor space. They are always undertaking a variety of activities and she has made some really firm friends there who she looks forward to seeing.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Potting Shed Nursery is in the most stunning location and feels like a hidden gem. My little one loves outdoors play and I know they utilise the outdoor space and grounds whenever possible. The nursery was taken over by the YMCA after about 8 months of my son attending and I've noticed improvements
in the level of professionalism and vast improvements with the management side of things. I was very anxious sending my child into daycare as he had never been looked after by anyone else but I have no concerns anymore, both he and I feel happy and content dropping him off. I know he is always well looked after and has the loveliest days exploring and learning at The Old Potting Shed Nursery. I would certainly recommend it to other parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for The Old Potting Shed Nursery 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 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.940 for The Old Potting Shed Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (441 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 467 Ratings = 4.94
  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 The Old Potting Shed Nursery is based on 39 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 39 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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Lisa

Lisa Marchent

Job Title: Manager of The Old Potting Shed Nursery Joined: 2021

Lisa has been the Manager at The Old Potting Shed Nursery since YMCA Dulverton Group acquired the setting nearly 4 years ago.


Her passion and enthusiasm for the work we do is second to none. Lisa is an inspiring leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the early years. She has grown the setting and the team over the last few years whilst ensuring the quality of care and education for the children we look after remains the top priority.


Lisa is passionate about the curiosity approach and how open-ended resources can positively impact children's learning, problem-solving solving and critical thinking skills.


To book a visit to come and meet Lisa and the team and take a look around our beautiful and unique setting, please get in touch!

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