Becket Hall Day Nursery

Becket Hall, St Thomas Street, Bristol BS1 6AA
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8.3 23 Reviews
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Beckett Hall Day Nursery offers an excellent standard of care and education for children aged between 4 months and 5 years.

Located in the heart of Bristol’s bustling business district just off Bristol Bridge, the nursery pride themselves in providing a secluded, safe and friendly environment.

With a variety of sensory learning facilities available, children are encouraged to play and explore in the large garden, vegetable patch, mud kitchen and even look after nursery pets.

Stimulating and interactive activities are child led and supported by qualified, professional staff. Each of which provide a caring and relaxed environment to support individual’s holistic development.

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Care Provided by Becket Hall Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Becket Hall Day Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Clark (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Becket Hall Day Nursery

  • £77.00 per day (8am to 6pm) for 3-5 year olds
    £84 per day (8am to 6p) for under 2 year olds

  • Half day sessions available
    Early starts available 7:30am
  • Parking

  • On street


Becket Hall Day Nursery Reviews (23)

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Becket Hall Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.333) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Becket Hall Day Nursery has 23 reviews.

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Review from Chris D (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to a sudden temporary shutdown in our present nursery, we quickly inquired at Becket Hall nursery to relocate our child. In the end, our original nursery opened again a few days later, so we didn't proceed with Becket Hall (to keep our child with her friends). However, I wanted to share: Our child
genuinely had a brilliant time at Becket Hall during the taster sessions and didn't want to leave, and we had a really, really positive impression of the setting. They were also really quick to reply and help set up taster sessions, and communication was perfect, especially the nursery director and the nursery manager.

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Review from Sarah N (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Becket Hall Day Nursery is the most incredible nursery. Leaving my son when returning to work was a big step but we have felt so hugely supported by the team there. Every child and adult knows his name and are excited every morning to see each other. It has been such a joy seeing our son flourish as
he has adapted to nursery. He didn't find it easy to be away from us at first but the team have supported him incredibly well and us too. We get regular updates on the app which are so reassuring. It has been amazing to work with such a talented team and see his language, empathy, fine motor and social skills constantly developing. The food is brilliant and he really loves eating meals with his friends. They have gone above and beyond to communicate well with us, make our son feel so valued and we couldn't recommend them enough. The staff are some of the most generous and hard-working people I have met. They truly adore the children and my son has built such a bond with everyone there.

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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really well run nursery - excellent communication and really friendly, lovely staff who really care about the children. Lovely garden and facilities, as well as engaging, fun activities. My daughter was very happy through the baby unit and pre-school and really enjoyed the food!

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Review from David S (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has a great time at Becket Hall pretty much every day that she’s there. She is also learning a lot. The staff are all lovely with the kids and super-helpful whenever we need anything from them. We are extremely happy with Becket Hall. Highly recommended!

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Review from Marwa A (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good management, with great support for children and parents.
My son is very happy and the staff are helping him to master his physical and social skills.
I highly recommend Becket Dall Day Nursery!

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with Becket Hall. Our daughter started here aged 16months and is now 2.5 years. She absolutely loves it here and always has the best time; she talks about seeing her key worker all the time. They come up with such interesting activities every day!
The nursery has handled all the transitions
really well, we’ve recently potty trained our daughter and nursery were so supportive. The staff are all really friendly and always greet our daughter by name.
We are really happy to recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from Monica M (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As new parents, we were very nervous about taking our then 9-month old baby to nursery, not only because you don't know how the settling in is going to be, but also because you worry about so many things. I can confidently say that 7 months in, we could not be happier with Becket Hall and all the credit
goes to their incredible staff. They're caring, loving and overall just brilliant. It's not just looking after the babies and children, it's about encouraging them, nurturing them and teaching them, it's about taking guidance from parents but also advising when they need to. Each of the workers that have been with our baby, whether caring for her regularly or on an ad-hoc basis, has been amazing. The nursery is a safe, happy and stimulating place for the children and they clearly love being there. We recommend it to anyone that is thinking about a nursery for their child.

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Review from Charlotte N (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using the nursery for both of our children over the past 7 years and have been consistently impressed and happy with the care provided by the staff. As the children have moved from each stage of care the transition has been managed well. Staff are attentive to the children's needs and give
detailed feedback at handover/pickup time and in parents evenings. We have online access to the children's development with detailed comments, observations and photos. Staff are supportive with parenting issues and offer advice and help. The feel of the nursery is like a big family. We have been really pleased with the care offered.

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Review from Kasia H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Becket Hall Day Nursery management and staff are absolutely amazing, dedicated and caring. My son graduated over 2 months ago but still says Becket Hall is his favourite nursery; he made great friends there and mentions his key worker often too. The location of the nursey is great for parents working
in central Bristol and facilities are absolutely the best in comparison to what other centrally located nurseries can offer. The setting, procedures, routines and activities are all well organised, food is great, all dietary needs are catered for and parents wishes are respected too. You receive daily handover at pick up so know exactly how the day went for your child (something I was surprised to find out not all nurseries do!). My son was very happy and eager to go to Becket Hall Day Nursery and I had all the confidence leaving him there every day, would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter spent 3 years being looked after part-time at Becket Hall. We found it to be a friendly, safe and caring environment, full of colour, activity and games. The dedicated staff provided considerable opportunities for learning social skills as well as providing a gently structured learning
environment. She enjoyed being there at all stages, from the baby unit up through to the preschool department, so I would unquestioningly recommend Becket Hall.

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Review from Mark J (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely impressed with the standard of childcare at Becket Hall. Staff go the extra mile and really care about the kids. From the minute you leave your child you know they are in safe hands and they will have a fun day. We have huge admiration for the caring nature of the staff who are not afraid
to comfort kids and make everyone feel welcome. Becket is a good size, well organised unit with superb facilities including the outdoor play area which they use all year round. All credit to a fantastic nursery - both us and our son can't thank you enough for all the happy, lasting memories.

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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, enthusiastic & fantastic staff who really care for the kids, get to know their personalities and have fun with them! Always ready to listen to any concerns and had was given tailored care/support to address potty training issues. Walks round the city, forest school and a pilot scheme
to visit a residential home were all excellent ideas, especially given it’s a city centre nursery.

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Review from Rachel P (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son came on leaps and bounds when joining Beckett Hall Day Nursery.
He found it difficult settling at the beginning but the patience and professionalism of the staff soon helped my son become comfortable in his settings.

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Review from Joanne J (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with fantastic staff members that go above and beyond for all children in their care. I have and would highly recommend to any parent looking for childcare.

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Review from Katherine (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery, with a great group of staff creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere for the children. Both of my children went to Becket Hall Day Nursery when they were just over a year, and stayed until going to school. They enjoyed the large garden and appreciated spending lots of
time outside. My daughter especially loved sports activities and my son played most days in the mud kitchen. There always seemed to be lots going on, and new ideas to keep the children interested in things to do. Outings in the minibus to forest school were always very much looked forward to. I found the staff very receptive to any concerns I had, and open to ideas.

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest was here from 1 year to 4 years and had a wonderful time. Facilities are great, the staff are wonderful, so very caring.


Her younger sister has started and has settled in already. I love seeing the photos of the great time she is having. It's fantastic that they take the children out on

day trips, to forest school and to the old peoples home.


Very happy with Beckett Hall and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.


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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Becket Hall has provided a nurturing, happy and loving setting for our daughters preschool years. They have developed strong bonds with the staff and a close network of friends. The outside space has provided exciting play and adventure in the heart of the city. They have experienced many inspiring
activities including trips to a residential care home for the elderly and forest school. We could not have hoped for a better experience for them.

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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot praise Becket Hall enough. From the baby unit to preschool, the facilities, staff, and endeavours to go beyond the expectations of a nursery, everything is incredible. Our daughter made some amazing friends, ate foods she still refuses to eat at home, learned boundaries and rules, and was truly
loved by a lot of people who spent ten hours a day, five days a week, making sure our little girl was safe, happy, educated, and developing. I think every parent must wonder how in the world they do it!


Forest school was fantastic, and the care home visits were sweet and kind and helped our kids develop so much more than just interacting with their own age. I loved picking her up and dropping her off (though probably spent way too much time nattering to staff and parents), and the garden is just fantastic.


We are honest to god disappointed that we can't send our new arrival there (but we've moved house closer to work to make school drop offs and pick ups easier for my daughter).


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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery - really innovative and caring. Great outdoor space. The staff are clearly recruited really carefully as they are all passionate about childcare. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. My children loved it and I felt good about leaving them in their care.

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Review from Gem T (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Becket Hall from age six months, through to starting school at four. The moment I saw the outside space a Becket Hall I knew it was the place I wanted him to grow and flourish in and I am so happy with that decision. The staff are wonderful, so encouraging of the children's development.

There is a lovely community feel amongst the parents, I have developed great friendships, which has helped us all through four very busy years.
I couldn't recommend Becket Hall highly enough, it is a treasure hidden away in the city centre!

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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.333)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.333) out of 10 for Becket Hall Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 5.000 for Becket Hall Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 22 Ratings = 5

  • b) 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 3.333 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Becket Hall Day Nursery is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125

    • ii) 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.208

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (15)

Jessica

Jessica Clark

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Jessica is a highly experienced and dedicated professional who plays a crucial role in the daily operations of our nursery. As the manager, she oversees all aspects of the nursery's functioning, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for both children and staff.


In addition to her managerial responsibilities, Jessica serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), where she is responsible for implementing and maintaining our safeguarding policies and procedures to protect the well-being of all children in our care. Her role as the Fire Safety Officer further underscores her commitment to safety, as she ensures that all fire safety protocols are meticulously followed and regularly updated.


Jessica holds a Level 6 Early Years & Youth studies degree, reflecting her extensive knowledge and expertise in early childhood education. She has been with us since 2024 and brings a wealth of experience to her role, consistently demonstrating her dedication to excellence and her passion for fostering a positive and enriching environment for children to grow and learn.


With her comprehensive skill set and deep commitment to her work, Jessica is an invaluable member of our team, continually contributing to the success and high standards of our nursery.


Jessica

Jessica Dickinson

Job Title: Pre-School Room leader

Joined: 2013

Level 3 Practitioner


Rhianna

Rhianna Hill

Job Title: Toddler Room-Leader & Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Level 3 Practitioner.


Lois

Lois White

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2025

Level 3 Practitioner


Grace

Grace Legg

Job Title: Baby Room Leader, Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Level 2 Practitioner (currently working towards her Level 3).


Shannon

Shannon Brewer

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2019

Level 2 Practitioner.


Esther

Esther Tearle

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Nursery Apprentice Level 3.


Jasmine

Jasmine Clothier

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Nursery Apprentice Level 3.


Eva

Eva Rueda Santana

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Nursery Apprentice Level 3


Angela

Angela Wong

Job Title: Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant

Joined: 2022

Houskeeper & Kitchen Assistant.


Christina

Christina Hui

Job Title: Lunch Cover & Housekeeping Assistant

Joined: 2023

Lunch Cover & Housekeeping Assistant


Shirelle

Shirelle Thomas

Job Title: Nursery Bank Staff

Joined: 2022

Bank staff.


Charlotte

Charlotte Britten

Job Title: Bank Staff

Joined: 2019

Level 3 Bank Staff.


Abigail

Abigail Booth

Job Title: Bank Staff

Joined: 2022

Bank Staff


Natasha

Natasha Gregory

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2020

Managing Director
Child Protection Officer
Fire Safety Officer
Health & Safety Officer
SENCO
Level 3
Funding Co-ordinator


Frequently Asked Questions about Becket Hall Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Becket Hall Day Nursery accepts?

Becket Hall Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Becket Hall Day Nursery Open?

Becket Hall Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Becket Hall Day Nursery have capacity for?

Becket Hall Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Becket Hall Day Nursery to the centre of Bristol?

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

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