Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Family-Run Nurseries in Bristol
Established in 1971, Bristol Childcare is a family-run business with three nurseries across Bristol: The Priory in Filton, Mornington House in Clifton, and The Court House in Knowle. Our approach combines small, homely environments with flexible childcare solutions tailored to family needs. We prioritise child-led care, using natural resources and home-cooked meals to foster development. With over five decades of experience, our team maintains a strong focus on creating nurturing spaces where children thrive.Our flexible booking system accommodates varying schedules while ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality care. This commitment to traditional values, combined with modern educational practices, has earned us enduring trust within the community. We continually invest in staff development, with some team members having served for over 35 years, ensuring continuity and expertise. Our ethos of genuine care, environmental consciousness, and partnership with families remains central to all operations.
Services
Childcare Services
Preschool Education
Flexible Hours Booking
Home-Cooked Meals
Outdoor Learning
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in Bristol childcare services
- Our flexible booking system accommodates varying family schedules
- Homely environments with natural resources and home-cooked meals
- Experienced team with staff serving up to 35 years
- Proven track record of preparing children for school transitions
What people say
Kind caring staff
Homely family atmosphere
Excellent child development
Flexible booking system
Nutritious home-cooked meals
Services
Childcare Services
Our childcare services provide nurturing environments for children aged 0-5 across three Bristol locations. We combine traditional care methods with modern educational practices, using natural resources and home-cooked meals. Our flexible booking system accommodates varying family schedules while ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality care. This approach has consistently delivered excellent developmental outcomes for over 50 years.
Preschool Education
Our preschool programs focus on preparing children for school through play-based learning. We offer structured activities that develop communication, creativity, and social skills while maintaining a flexible approach to individual needs. The curriculum incorporates outdoor learning and cultural awareness, with regular progress updates provided to parents through our communication app.
Flexible Hours Booking
We offer adaptable childcare hours to accommodate working families, with no fixed sessions required. Our sliding scale pricing rewards longer bookings while maintaining minimum attendance requirements to ensure child settlement. This system allows parents to create schedules that best suit their family's needs without compromising on care quality or consistency.
People
Saffia Farr
Managing Director
Saffia Farr leads Bristol Childcare with over 20 years of experience in early years education. She continues the family legacy established by her parents in 1971, maintaining their commitment to homely, flexible childcare while implementing modern educational practices across all three nurseries.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from 0-5 years across our three Bristol nurseries, with dedicated baby rooms, toddler areas, and preschool facilities at each location.
How flexible are your booking options?
Our flexible system allows custom scheduling with a minimum requirement of 8 hours weekly across at least two days, with pricing adjusted on a sliding scale for longer bookings.
What makes your nurseries unique?
We combine homely environments in converted houses with natural resources, home-cooked meals, and experienced staff who create nurturing spaces that prioritise individual child development.
How do you support child development?
Our play-based curriculum focuses on communication, creativity, and social skills through both structured activities and free play, with regular progress updates shared with parents via our communication app.
