From
£65/day
Barley Wood Nursery
Barley Wood, Long Lane, Wrington, Bristol, North Somerset, BS40 5SA
2.5 miles · ~10 min drive
Outdoor Capacity 90 Limited spaces
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
78 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About The Old Potting Shed
On Bath Road in Blagdon (BS40 7RE), The Old Potting Shed is run by YMCA Dulverton Group and takes a forest school approach.
Its 78 places are for babies of 6 months to 5 year olds, who spend lots of time in forest school and outdoor space. SEND support is available. Daycare costs from £65 a day, and 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare can be used. It's open 8am until 6pm, all year round. At its last inspection, Ofsted graded it Good.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support Forest school Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£65/day
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Not yet inspected
Location
Blagdon, BS40 7RE
Coombe Lodge, Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, North Somerset, BS40 7RE
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
The Old Potting Shed is located at Coombe Lodge, Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, North Somerset, BS40 7RE.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
The Old Potting Shed accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
The Old Potting Shed accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
The Old Potting Shed is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact The Old Potting Shed directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact The Old Potting Shed directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in The Old Potting Shed
£209/week
· £10842/year
Based on this nursery's from price of £65/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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