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Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle

Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2PR

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Daily rate£64.00 - £92.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity132 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingOutstanding

Ofsted · 2024-03-26

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4.6

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About this Bristol Nursery

Description

Located on the edge of a Grade II registered parkland, Red Bus Coombe Dingle has been providing high quality care since 2011. It’s a stone’s throw from Sea Mills, Shirehampton, Lawrence Weston, Westbury-on-Trym or Stoke Bishop. And with the Portway and M5 only a few moments’ drive away, nowhere is that far from Coombe Dingle! There are multiple bus routes that pass the setting, as well as bike racks and a dedicated parent car park.

Red Bus Coombe Dingle is a unique building, designed with no compromise on space inside or out. The historically protected windows throw natural light onto large, free-flowing spaces. Each room is bright and open, encouraging play! With the Baby Gym in Nursery, the inviting Role Play unit in Kindergarten, the dedicated art studio in Pre-School, the Red Bus Library and three different areas for outdoor play - there’s something for everyone at Red Bus Coombe Dingle.c

Discounts

5% Full Time Discount

10% Sibling Discount on Oldest Child

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Last inspected 26 March 2024

Inspection ID 10311817

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Regulator: Ofsted

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle.

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle costs from £64 per half day session, and from £92 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,230 per month or £14,754 per year. This is higher than the City of Bristol average of £81 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £26, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £615 per month or £7,376 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle in Bristol. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£638 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,654.£830 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,960.£1,029 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,352.£1,229 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,744.£1,428 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,136.£1,627 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,528.£1,827 / monthIndicative yearly: £21,920.
9-11m£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,163.£296 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,549.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,462.£615 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,376.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,612.£1,000 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,004.£1,200 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,396.
1y£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,163.£296 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,549.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,462.£615 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,376.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,612.£1,000 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,004.£1,200 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,396.
2y£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,163.£296 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,549.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,462.£615 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,376.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,612.£1,000 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,004.£1,200 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,396.
3y£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,163.£296 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,549.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,462.£615 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,376.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,612.£1,000 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,004.£1,200 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,396.
4y+£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,163.£296 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,549.£455 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,462.£615 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,376.£801 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,612.£1,000 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,004.£1,200 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,396.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle was last inspected by Ofsted on 26 March 2024 with an overall inspection result of Outstanding.
Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle is registered for up to 132 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle accepts children from 3 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Nursery: from 3 months to 24 months. Kindergarten: from 24 months to 36 months. Pre-School: from 36 months to 60 months.
Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle is open 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
You can book a visit to Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle by using the enquiry form.
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On average, nursery costs £81 per day in City of Bristol, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Coombe Dingle ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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