Blossom Tree Nursery School

13 Stoke Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6BQ
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9.8 93 Reviews
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Blossom Tree, located near Portishead’s vibrant marina, is a nursery school full of wonder and learning.

Inside the nursery, rooms are tailored to meet the needs of children aged from 4 months to 5 years. The large rooms use natural resources to create an inviting home-from-home environment. Outside, children benefit from a purpose-built wooden structure for toddlers as well as an allotment, all ensuring that they can connect with nature through a variety of outdoor experiences.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework as well as the Storal approach to curriculum, the team work hard to ensure every child is given the opportunity to learn, explore and develop at a pace that suits them.

Meals are freshly prepared by the onsite chef using locally sourced food. Older children also participate in meal preparation and enjoy assisting in the kitchen. Mealtimes are an opportunity for children to refuel, be sociable and learn about nutrition.

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Care Provided by Blossom Tree Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Thomas Prime (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 76
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Blossom Tree Nursery School

  • Full day (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £71

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Blossom Tree Nursery School Reviews (93)

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Blossom Tree Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blossom Tree Nursery School has 93 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had to move nurseries unexpectedly in January. We were recommended Honeytree by friends whose children attend. Fortunately, the staff at Honeytree helped my son settle very quickly and he really enjoys it. The activities are varied and structured. He loves the food, he does yoga, he’s learning
to write. He’s doing very well. We always get a very detailed handover and he comes home with lovely artwork he’s done. He has lots of friends. We’re very happy with the hardworking staff that make it such a pleasure for them.

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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and facilities, especially the outdoor play areas. My son has been attending since April 2018 and loves it. They have also helped him to try more food as he is a very fussy eater and have helped him with potty training which we were struggling with.

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Review from Heather W (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this setting for over two years and absolutely loves it. The staff are great and everyone is very friendly and professional. They do great work in terms of the development of the children but balance this out well with play and outdoor activities. The facilities are good and
the outdoor space is excellent.
We are updated every session, with detailed information and they really encourage the kids to be confident and kind. Whilst my daughter will be attending a different setting now, we are also keeping her in Honeytree because we know that she would not want to leave!

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Review from Edward B (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic nursery and pre-school. Both of our children have gone to Honeytree and they have loved every minute.
Other notable points:
Updates at the end of the day about what they have eaten, what the did etc.
Flexible when you can pick your child up.
They use outdoors a lot (their garden
is sweet and of course kid friendly).
Our children have made friends from their classes and so have we!
Good security (fob to access gates which only works at certain times).

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The childcare provided at Honeytree is first class. The nursery staff put our son first at all times. His needs are well catered for/. He is very happy there. The nursery staff go further still and take time to look out for the whole family, which when you're a busy family balancing work and nursery,
is greatly appreciated.

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

Absolutely amazing nursery and staff. My son has come on so much since starting at Honeytree and really enjoys his time there. I couldn’t recommend it enough!

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

I have 2 children at Honeytree Day Nursery and both thoroughly enjoy it there and are thriving and learning so much every day! The outside space is brilliant for 2 lively boys and the inside has a lovely calming and natural feel. The staff are lovely and I have every confidence in their care of my children.

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Review from Vanessa H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have been to Honeytree Day Nursery my oldest is 4years old and my youngest is 7months all of them love it there and have made big bonds with the adults there. My 2year old's speech has come along so well whilst attending Honeytree the staff are friendly nice and so welcoming
they listen to you about the child routines and go by this.
I would definitely recommend Honeytree Day Nursery.

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Review from Jon D (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

For me the nursery does everything you would expect, I don't think it excels at anything and personally certain areas I would not except any lesser standards, and staff turnover has been far too high.

Reply from Jay Sparkle at Blossom Tree Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the setting. I would like to meet with you to further explore what we could do better. If you are in agreement please contact me at the setting and we can arrange a suitable time and date.


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Review from Alecto S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are very friendly and really care about the children and their development.
The handovers at the end of the day are comprehensive.
The premises are clean and pleasant. They make best use of the outside space.
Downside: It is very hot in the summer and due to the physical layout it is difficult
to get a breeze through. Saying that, the staff have appreciated this and taken steps to combat - extra fluids, ice cream, cool activities.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kids both enjoy/ed it here. The indoor space is open, accessible and varied without being crowded. The outdoor space is user friendly and well utilised. The staff show a genuine interest in the children and are enthusiastic and excited to see them learn and develop. They have been very accommodating
to our routine which is in some instances different from how they would normally do things. The office staff are welcoming and happy to help with any queries we've had. All in all, I would thoroughly recommend them.

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Review from Jadeé (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are friendly to the parents and very welcoming to the children. From the office to the child’s room they all know the names of the children which makes my daughter feel comfortable even when she is having a clingy day!

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Review from Lucie A (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Honey Tree and from the moment I walked in to have a look around over three years ago I knew it was where I would send my children. The staff all genuinely love the children, I've always felt confident leaving my children with them knowing that my wishes/instructions will be
followed and that everything the children will do will be engaging, fun as well as helping them to make progress on their learning and understanding of the world.
My oldest is in preschool and loves every single day that he attends and my youngest is in the baby room where he has settled in so well which I believe is all down to the staff.

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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have used Honeytree for both my girls and find the staff to be friendly and approachable. My girls have both enjoyed their time at Honeytree and thrived. They are very good at end of day communication, letting me know how they have done and what they have been doing. One thing I have really noticed
which seems trivial but my girls always come back relatively clean compared to other settings where they are caked in paint or pen or dirt. My girls are kept clean and only a few stain issues over the year compared to every day at other settings. The facilities are very good. Parking can be a pain but other than that the location is good.

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Review from Marie T (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Honeytree has been a very happy experience for both of our children. The staff team are very friendly, they get to know the children well and give detailed feedback at the end of each session. We feel they receive a great level of care and we have seen them develop well during their time here. Elements
of the practice has changed over time and this has impacted negatively upon the ethos which attracted us to the nursery in the first place.

Reply from Varun Chanrai at Blossom Tree Nursery School

Thank you for your feedback, Marie. I have sent you an email to arrange a meeting where we can discuss your feedback in person.


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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff - room staff and management - were exceptionally accomodating during my son's start at nursery. He struggled emotionally, to begin with, as he'd never been in a childcare setting away from home before, but I felt great care and attention was given to putting his needs first, and he is now
thriving. Staff also engaged with me closely, during this time, as I also needed a bit of support through his transition. This was very reassuring.


He loves his key worker very much and will often ask about staff between sessions.


There appears to be a real sense of equality within the staff team.


I'm always impressed with how happy and approachable everyone is.


The place is always immaculately clean.


Very happy and would recommend.


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Review from Adrian B (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Honeytree for 2 years and in that time I feel that she has learnt a great deal and the staff are great, but when it comes to the management well that's another thing. I asked if my daughter could change from a morning session to an afternoon session, so that we could take her
with us to see her mum have a baby scan and tell her she's going to have a brother or sister but all they said was that there were no spaces but there were spaces in the afternoon I could pay for. So I would like to thank the management for spoiling what was going to be a very special moment for my daughter.

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

I'm extremely impressed with Honeytree! Not only is it a beautiful, clean and happy setting but the staff are amazing and the management team very efficient! Communication between parent, key worker and management are great and effective! I always felt very much supported through difficult periods like
late speech development or growth problems. My four children have attended 3 previous settings and Honeytree is a top quality nursery and preschool! The kids settled extremely quickly and go to their sessions happily! They made good friends and feel comfortable with their key worker! I would recommend them to any prospective parent!

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Review from Kathryn H (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended preschool at Honeytree and we have been delighted with the professional yet friendly and caring approach right through from her settling in a year ago to her leaving for school this summer. Will be sad for her to leave and not see some of the staff who have had a big impact on her
time there.

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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with the high quality of care, love and attention that the Honey Tree offers to my two year old. They are always willing to answer questions that I may have or alleviate my worries! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds in her development since she has been going to the Honey Tree,
and her confidence has grown wonderfully.
All the staff are kind, reassuring and pleasant to deal with. Love this nursery. I sing it's praises to all my friends and family!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.764)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10 for Blossom Tree Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.764 for Blossom Tree Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.764

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blossom Tree Nursery School is based on 17 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Tom Prime

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2025

One of Thomas's favourite things about working with children is seeing their unique personalities develop as they grow.


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