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Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

Resound Centre, Blackhorse Road, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 9BP

Abacus Pre School was established 23 years ago and currently has 3 settings across south Gloucestershire providing a nurturing and caring space where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn through play.

The experienced team are passionate about helping each child build confidence, develop key skills and prepare for they next steps into education.

Learning opportunities are created based on the children's interests and abilities.


The team are qualified in Early years,...  

Funding & Fees

We accept 2,3 and 4 yr old Government funding for all children eligible for 15 or 30 hours Per week.

Additional charges for consumables are optional

Our current private hourly rates are £7.00 for 2-year-olds and £5.50 for 3 and 4-year-olds.* Please note that these rates are subject to change.

All fees must be paid monthly in advance via BACS. We do not accept cheques. When making a BACS payment, please ensure that your invoice number is used as the reference.

Contact Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Marnie Tucker (Pre School Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-16:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-16:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-16:00
  • Thursday 08:00-16:00
  • Friday 08:00-16:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Car park on site

Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green Reviews (10)

9.7

Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.700) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green has 10 reviews.

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Review from Charmaine C (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are very friendly and attentive, my granddaughter has thrived at this preschool. My granddaughter was very shy and found it hard to talk to children her age , Abacus really brought her out of her shell. I couldn't have choose a better school for her to start her education.

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

Thank you for submitting a review, we are so pleased to hear your granddaughter is thriving and happy at our preschool!

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Review from Alexandra G (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended this preschool since 2024 and absolutely loves it. The staff are caring, attentive, and supportive, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The activities are always engaging and educational, covering everything from nature and science topics to gardening, cooking, baking, and creative play. The preschool also does a fantastic job helping children develop social and emotional skills, encouraging them to talk about and understand their feelings. Mila is always excited to go and comes home full of stories about her day. We couldn't be happier with the care, dedication, and enthusiasm shown by the whole team. Highly recommended!

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green
Thank you for submitting your review, supporting the children to become confident and curious learners is so important to us and our

" outstanding " team!

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Review from Josie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are amazing. My older son who is 5 with autism and additional needs first started here. The preschool were very supportive and the reason we got lots of support and a quick diagnosis. My 3 year old now attends Abacus and has done so since he was 2. He loves the staff and all the children. In my opinion it's a home from home. A very stimulating and inclusive environment where every individual matters and is encouraged to grown and develop. My son now loves cooking and growing vegetables and plants, just some of the activities he does at Abacus. The communication from the staff is great and the app allows you to recieve up to date info and up to date development info and photos of your child. Can not recommend them enough

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are delighted that your experience with our preschool has been so positive!

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Review from Trudy F (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son loves this nursery. He is coming along brilliantly and gets upset when it's the weekend because he can't go. Highly recommend. Everyone that works there is amazing and great with the children. It's been wonderful watching my son be happy, enjoy going and very excited to see his friends and Kerry.

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback, we are delighted to hear your child has had such an enjoyable time with us!

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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so lucky that our daughter attends Abacus Emerson's Green. She absolutely loves it there! She adores the adults and has made some really good friends. They offer such a wide variety of activities each day and celebrate every occasion and celebration.

The adults clearly love what they do and provide the best care, education and fun for the children.

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback, we greatly value our family partnership and appreciate you taking the time to submit a review.

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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending abacus for a year now and absolutely loves it! He wakes up early to get to pre school and really enjoys telling me about what his day has been like.

The lady's at abacus ate fantastic and so warm and welcoming my son is going to miss them terribly

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

Thank you for submitting a review for Abacus, its great to hear he is so keen to attend and share his day with you. Our team are fantastic and I am sure he will be greatly missed too!

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Review from Grace G (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot fault abacus preschool Emerson's green.
My daughter has attended since September 2025 and she is absolutely thriving!
She has learnt so much and has made so many lovely friends.
The team always seem to be coming up with new ideas and clearly take great care and have passion for what they do and the difference they make on the children's lives.

Thankyou so much ladies!

Reply from Jayne Baggott, Director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green
Thank you for your lovely comments.

Our team are very passionate and creative with extending children's learning and very imaginative with the activities they provide.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Abacus Preschool Emersons Green has been absolutely fantastic for my child.
She has grown so much in not just her education but her confidence. When she began at Abacus she could only say a few words, was very shy and timid. To now starting school in september, being the most outgoing, confident, content and happy child hitting every milestone with ease.
They have supported not only my child but ourselves as a family.
The staff truly are the BEST OF THE BEST!

I cannot reccomend Abacus enough to any parent who may be nervous about there own child starting preschool - you wont be disappointed.

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green
Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We are very lucky to have such a wonderful team

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We love Abacus preschool, both my children (10&3) go to and have attended Abacus preschool, it is a brilliant start to their schooling life.
All staff are amazing and so easy to chat to and approach, staff are always around to help and offer support. Abacus Emersons was especially helpful when my eldest had to be on hospital for a while when my younger child was due to start, they were very accommodating when having to change things last minute and gave my youngest extra support due to the tricky time at home. I have always loved abacus and even with a 7 year age gap between my children - my youngest was always going to go to abacus when she was the right age. I now have another child who will also attend Abacus when she is 2.

We love the set up at abacus and that they mix the age groups. There are always lots s of activities on offer during th day and plenty of outdoor space for the children. My daughter always comes home from preschool having had a great time.

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review.

We have loved having you with us as a family and look forward to welcoming the next one.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Abacus Emersons Green since she was 2. The nursery building itself is great and the staff are beyond brilliant! Their 'outstanding' at OFSTED didn't not come as a surprise. Would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery!

Reply from jayne baggott, director at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review.

We are very lucky to have such a wonderful and dedicated team

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Marnie Tucker Job Title: Pre-School Manager Joined: 2022
Marnie Tucker

Marnie is the Pre-School Manager at Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green. My name is Marnie Tucker, and I am the Manager of Abacus Pre-School at Emersons Green. I joined Abacus in 2022, bringing with me over 16 years of experience working in the Early Years sector with children from birth to five years old.

I am a dedicated and passionate manager who is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can learn, develop, and reach their full potential. I believe that children thrive when they feel valued, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding, and inclusive practice. I have successfully supported children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through engaging, child-centred learning experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, and independence.

Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues is at the heart of my approach. I recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. My experience has enabled me to confidently observe, assess, and plan for individual learning needs while promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the setting.

I take great pride in leading a team that creates a welcoming and inspiring environment where children can flourish and develop the skills they need for future learning and life. After more than 16 years in the Early Years sector, I remain enthusiastic about supporting young children during these crucial stages of development and making a positive difference in their lives every day.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green

What is the Age Range of Children that Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green accepts?

Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green Open?

Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green have capacity for?

Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green to the centre of Bristol?

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

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