Abacus Pre School was established 23 years ago and currently has 3 settings across South Gloucestershire providing a warm and caring environment in which children feel safe, nurtured and inspired to learn through play.
The team are passionate about children's development, providing open ended play based on their individual interests and abilities, preparing them for their next stages into education.
The setting offers a home from home environment adopting a curiosity approach...
Abacus Pre School was established 23 years ago and currently has 3 settings across South Gloucestershire providing a warm and caring environment in which children feel safe, nurtured and inspired to learn through play.
The team are passionate about children's development, providing open ended play based on their individual interests and abilities, preparing them for their next stages into education.
The setting offers a home from home environment adopting a curiosity approach to the children's learning
The team are qualified, first aid and safeguarding trained above Ofsted standards
The Pre School was rated Good at their last inspection in May 2025.
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Learning Through Play Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jessica Starr (Pre School Manager)
Total Places for Children
- 26
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-16:00
- Tuesday08:00-16:00
- Wednesday08:00-16:00
- Thursday08:00-16:00
- Friday08:00-16:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- nearby
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford Reviews (6)
Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.480) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford has 6 reviews.
I would highly...
I would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a positive, safe and supportive learning environment for their child.
Since my daughter started at Abacus pre school in stoke Gifford she has been thriving. She found separation from mum and dad hard and the staff that work there couldn't be faulted in their support. My daughter always comes home happy and telling me about her day and what activities she has done....
Since my daughter started at Abacus pre school in stoke Gifford she has been thriving. She found separation from mum and dad hard and the staff that work there couldn't be faulted in their support. My daughter always comes home happy and telling me about her day and what activities she has done. The staff are incredibly welcoming and my daughter now goes in without any issues. I cannot recommend this school enough. There are always lots of different things for her to do there and she loves the outside space.
We are very lucky to have such a empathic and nurturing team who always focus on the children emotional wellbeing.
My son was not keen on going to preschool but the staff at Abacus Stoke Gifford were really supportive, friendly and helped him settle in without any issues. I love the fact it's a small preschool, I feel like that way every child gets the attention they need without feeling overwhelmed.
My son was not keen on going to preschool but the staff at Abacus Stoke Gifford were really supportive, friendly and helped him settle in without any issues. I love the fact it's a small preschool, I feel like that way every child gets the attention they need without feeling overwhelmed.
Thank you for submitting a review, our wonderful team are always keen to support children in settling in and providing quality care!
Since joining abacus my child has come on leaps and bounds in terms of her social skills and communication skills. She struggled to settle in but the staff have been extremely understanding and nurturing and she absolutely loves going now.
Since joining abacus my child has come on leaps and bounds in terms of her social skills and communication skills. She struggled to settle in but the staff have been extremely understanding and nurturing and she absolutely loves going now.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, its great to hear such wonderful progress and the support of our fantastic team!
An excellent place. Both my kids was attending the preschool. One of them is still there. Both loved the place. My children always love to go there. We cannot say any complain. The staff look after the kids perfectly and teach them well. It is so important for your child to come back with smile on...
An excellent place. Both my kids was attending the preschool. One of them is still there. Both loved the place. My children always love to go there. We cannot say any complain. The staff look after the kids perfectly and teach them well. It is so important for your child to come back with smile on face, which we see everyday when pick them from the Abacus preschool. I can highly recommend the place for your child.
Our team are very nurturing and offer a high level of care.
The staff are all lovely and very caring, communication has always been good, and they are always supportive to myself and my child.
The staff are all lovely and very caring, communication has always been good, and they are always supportive to myself and my child.
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Meet the Team (4)

I have worked in childcare for over 25 years and established Abacus Preschool 23 years ago with my business partner, Nicky.
I have recently taken...
I have worked in childcare for over 25 years and established Abacus Preschool 23 years ago with my business partner, Nicky.
I have recently taken sole ownership of the company following Nicky's retirement last year.
My qualifications include Level 3 and 4 in Early Years and Level 5 in Leadership & Management.
I am a strong believer that every child deserves the best start in life and equal opportunities.
I aim to create warm, welcoming and enabling learning environments, focusing heavily on every child feeling safe, nurtured and secure.
I am Mum of two adult children and have a rather lively Labrador puppy who you will see me walking regularly.
I enjoy strength training, Hyrox simulation classes and reformer Pilates. I'm also a big foodie and enjoy socialising with my friends.

Jessica is the Pre-School Manager at Abacus Pre-School @Stoke Gifford
I started my career in early years nearly 10 years ago and started as an...
Jessica is the Pre-School Manager at Abacus Pre-School @Stoke Gifford
I started my career in early years nearly 10 years ago and started as an unqualified practitioner, to a manager of the Stoke Gifford setting
I enjoy supporting the children through their own independent learning and watching how creative their minds can be when facing different scenarios and challenges.
Throughout my career, I have always been looking at new ways to enhance my professional development.

I worked in Early Years for over 10 years and joined Abacus Preschool 4 years ago
I love outdoor play, where I believe children thrive in an...
I worked in Early Years for over 10 years and joined Abacus Preschool 4 years ago
I love outdoor play, where I believe children thrive in an outdoor environment by working alongside each other to problem-solve, team-build, and explore the world around them

I joined Abacus pre-school nearly 2 years ago and am currently working towards my Level 3 qualification.
I particularly enjoy seeing the children reach their potential and celebrating special occasions and events.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford
What is the Age Range of Children that Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford accepts?
Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford Open?
Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford 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 @ Stoke Gifford have capacity for?
Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford has capacity for a total of 26 Children.
How far is Abacus Pre-School @ Stoke Gifford to the centre of Bristol?
4.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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