Tockington Manor Nursery

Washingpool Hill Road, Tockington, Bristol BS32 4NY
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  • Tockington Manor Nursery, Bristol
Set within the beautiful grounds of Tockington Manor School, Tockington Manor Nursery is located in its own building furnished with the very best equipment for early years learning. It provides day care for up to 50 children between the ages of two and four years.

There is an abundance of outdoor space for the Nursery children to enjoy, through free-play and welly walks in the forested areas, and learning through play in the specially designed indoor and outdoor spaces.

Each child has their own key support person who will provide attentive care and support enabling children to flourish through hands-on learning in a stimulating and safe environment.

Nursery children stay with Tockington Manor to become Tockington Manor School students and benefit from a seamless education from two to thirteen years of ages.

Families are welcome to visit the Nursery by appointment.

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Care Provided by Tockington Manor Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Tockington Manor School Nursery
  • Person in charge
  • Sally Pearce (Nursery Team Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 11 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 Tockington Manor Nursery

  • Morning (inc lunch) 08.30 - 13.30 £42.27
    Full Day (inc lunch & activity) 08.30 - 16.30 £71.30
    Extended Day (inc breakfast, tea & activity)07.30 - 18.00 £94.85

  • Further detail on fees is available on request - please email for more information. An advantage of being attached to a school is that childcare during the school holidays is optional, so you only pay if you book attendance in the holiday club.
  • Parking

  • Free parking is provided on site.


Tockington Manor Nursery Reviews (32)

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Tockington Manor Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tockington Manor Nursery has 32 reviews.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons are at Tockington Manor Nursery, one in the younger ‘Woodpeckers’ class and the other in the ‘Owls’. They are both so happy there! Even early on when they were hesitant being left, they were both settled within minutes of me leaving, and the staff were so kind with them which made it
easier! Great things include the grounds, varied activities but most importantly to me, the staff who are genuinely interested in the children and really focus on their individual needs to bring them on. They each have a key person who seems to be whomever they most naturally bond with, but I’ll resist special mentions as they’re all lovely! They’re also, fantastic support to me as a worrier mum! They support or reassure where appropriate and have always been so willing to spend time talking me through ‘challenging’ spells we may have with the boys, and the manager always makes time for ‘bigger picture’ conversations, especially through the pandemic, which has been brilliant. Thoroughly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Mrs Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing this feedback on our nursery. We're delighted to hear that both of your children have settled well and are happy at Tockington Manor. It is wonderful for our staff to hear such positive comments about their work, and especially with the extra challenges we are all facing during this pandemic, so I am so pleased to hear they have been supportive and reassuring throughout.


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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tockington is a lovely nursery with caring and warm practitioners. My daughter has been at the nursery for a term now, and she is very settled and happy. The team have been great in making her feel at home and helping her grow and develop. We feel as though the nursery is really part of our team when
it comes to raising our daughter. The fact she gets excited to attend every day shows us just how happy she is to be here.

Reply from Stephanie Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you for sharing your review with us. I am so pleased that your daughter has settled in so well and is excited to come into nursery. That is the best endorsement we could ask for.


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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has excelled at Tockington Manor Nursery, from the first day we bundled her into her uniform and through the door right up to now over a year on. She transitioned from her previous nursery without a problem.
Creative play and confidence feature highly, with regular feedback given, and
online postings of activities and play.
We know how much our daughter loves being outdoors, and she is constantly telling us, come rain or shine, of the exciting things she has discovered on one of her nature walks.
The staff have all been lovely, and the communication and handovers just right.
The true test is the recommendation, and my wife and I, do this to all the new parents we know who live in the area. Our second daughter is due to start this year, and we know she will be in good hands each day she is there.
Hopefully, the nursery will be able to open from 1-year onwards in the future, we would gladly have started with them then.

Reply from Mrs Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, and for recommending us to other families. It sounds like your daughter is having a wonderful time with us, and I am sure she can't wait for her sister to join her. We are looking into the possibility of opening from 12-months, and feedback like this is a very useful part of that process. We look forward to welcoming your second daughter when she joins.


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Review from Amber D (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Tockington Manor nursery. I have been so impressed with every aspect of what they offer. The facilities are well organised and maintained, and the rooms are full of engaging activities for the children. The staff are wonderfully supportive, caring, and go the extra mile for
every child. They really get to know each child and work with them so they can reach their full potential. The preschool activities really do prepare the children for the next step, so the transition to primary school doesn’t feel like a big leap. My son's confidence and independence have grown so much because of the attention and encouragement he has received from all the staff. On top of all these outstanding points, there are also amazing outdoor spaces that the children explore regularly, delicious and nutritious hot food, and regular communication for the parents. In summary, Tockington Manor Nursery is superb!

Reply from Steph Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you for your review. It is wonderful to receive such kind comments, and I am so pleased you and your son are happy at Tockington. As you mention, our catering is an essential part of nursery (and school) life as our children need a filling, nutritious meal to give them the energy to explore and enjoy all of the activities.


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Review from Nikola S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at the nursery at 2 and was initially quite unsettled, but we have been incredibly impressed with the effort that the nursery has made to settle her in. They always seem to be doing a huge range of activitwoies, including lots of physical play, and they have a huge amount of fun.
Our daughter particularly enjoys being outside and has loved all the environmental walks that they have done and the activities. They seem to do lots of things to help develop the children through play; she has come home learning lots of new songs, games and has picked up letter sounds already. She really loves her key worker who has shown a real keenness to get to know our daughter and what she likes to do. We had some issues with potty training, and the nursery was fantastic in supporting us and in introducing initiatives, which helped us at home. They are also incredibly supportive in terms of making things work for us as busy parents and are very flexible.

Reply from Stephanie Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you for sharing your review. I am delighted to hear that your daughter is now feeling settled and enjoying her time at Tockington. We definitely have enough outside space for her to enjoy, and our nursery staff love to spend time outdoors with the children even if it is in our wellie boots splashing in puddles!


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Review from Georgiana P (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and presently my daughter, are excited and happy to attend this nursery! I couldn’t think of a safer and better place for my child to be at during the weekdays! Even during the pandemic, the nursery has kept a high level of professionalism and gave us the confidence that they are doing the
best they can to keep our children educated and safe! Both of my children have developed many educational skills while at this nursery, and I am confident they are perfectly equipped to start school after finishing nursery! We can’t thank the staff enough for their support and efforts!

Reply from Mrs Dawkins, Marketing and Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am so pleased to hear that both your son and daughter are happy at our nursery. It's especially lovely to know that all of our efforts to introduce procedures and guidance to help keep everyone safe and to keep the nursery open during the pandemic has given you the confidence in the nursery and your children a safe and happy place to be.


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Review from Kate K (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our daughter to Tockington as soon as she was at the minimum age, and she has flourished ever since.
The grounds speak for themselves, surrounded by woodlands and use of the school's grounds and fields etc.
The food is varied and fresh and always a highlight of my daughters day.
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clearly a strong focus on manners and vocabulary, which has really aided my daughter's social development.
The real shining stars of this nursery, however, are the staff. Three particular ladies are some of my daughters favourite human beings in the whole wide world (her words not mine!) and it is clear to see why. All the staff I have come across are friendly, approachable and know the children very well.
The manager of the nursery is always on hand if you have any questions, and you always receive prompt responses to any questions.
I will be sad when my daughter leaves the nursery, as will she!

Reply from Mrs Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and that you are seeing her flourish. We are very proud of our nursery staff, and I am sure they will be very pleased to hear your daughter's praise for them.


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Review from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have one child who has been through the nursery and another who has just started.


The staff are fantastic and caring, and treat each child as individuals and work with us, the parents, to ensure that the children get the most out of their time there.


The nursery rooms are full of crafting materials

and a large assortment of toys and educational resources.


They are always decorated with current themes (like Chinese New Year) and use play and cookery to talk through the themes with even the youngest children.


The outside space is second to none. Within 2 feet of the front and back doors of the nursery there are areas for hard standing, gardens and an area for the guinea pigs and the vegetable patch.


The wider school grounds are fun to explore with two ponds, woods, Astroturf and adventure play area.


The food is varied and delicious (the catering team also cater for school functions so I can personally vouch for the quality of the food).


As a family, we love this nursery!


Reply from Mrs Dawkins at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We're so pleased that both of your children (and the rest of the family!) love our Nursery. I do hope they enjoyed the Chinese New Year activities this week.


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Review from Sally W (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has a fantastic, clean, organised environment for the children. The outdoor space is especially good. They do many activities with the children and put much thought into the schedule. Activities are fun, seasonal and designed to promote the child's development. The staff are all friendly
and dedicated, clearly caring for the wellbeing of the children.

Reply from Mrs Dawkins, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased that your child is enjoying their time with us. The entire nursery seems to especially enjoy their welly walks around the school grounds.


If you ever have any concerns about the food offered then please do come and speak with us. We have a great kitchen team who produce varied healthy menus, but feedback is always welcome.


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Review from Sylvie H (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely caring environment adaptable to every child. Tockington Manor School Nursery is offering above and beyond the standard curriculum. This is our second child attending and I cannot praise it more.

Reply from Mrs Dawkins at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. It is lovely to hear your children have been happy at our Nursery.


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Review from Beth (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys going to Tockington Manor Nursery. The outdoor space is amazing and the children spend lots of time outside and have dedicated nature days. They have access to the school swimming pool and swimming is part of the weekly activities in the final pre-school year. I have been impressed
with the learning through play and the more structured learning including learning languages, doing creative artwork and learning letters and numbers. The nursery children recently performed their Christmas play and they all sang and acted beautifully. They eat food in the school dining room and the menu is healthy, varied and delicious. There are many family events throughout the year such as Bonfire Night, Christmas Fayre, Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day. Thoroughly recommended.

Reply from Mrs Dawkins at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed review and I am really pleased that you are so happy with the Nursery.


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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been involved in the nursery over the last five years and it exceeds any other in the area. The staff are so caring and experienced and the activities and learning available to the children are wonderful.

Reply from Mrs Dawkins at Tockington Manor Nursery

Thank you for your review. We're so pleased to hear your children have been happy at the Nursery.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.969)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10 for Tockington Manor 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.969 for Tockington Manor Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (221 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.969

  • 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 Tockington Manor Nursery is based on 19 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 19 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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Sally Pearce

Job Title: Nursery Team Manager

Sally is our Nursery Team Manager, SEND Coord, and Health & Safety Officer for the Nursery.


She has a Diploma in Pre-School Practice and has been working at the Nursery for many years.


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