Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Bristol
At The Green Door Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children feel secure, valued, and engaged in the joyful experiences of childhood. Our approach combines structured learning with free-flow play, ensuring children develop confidence, independence, and foundational skills for school. We maintain higher staff-to-child ratios than required, with educators trained in age-specific care, fostering emotional security and social growth. Our outdoor spaces, including a covered garden and Forest School sessions, support year-round exploration and physical development.We prioritise open communication with parents through daily updates and online learning journals, ensuring continuity between home and nursery. Our team of qualified professionals delivers tailored care plans, incorporating British values and early language learning, while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. With a no-sugar policy and fresh, nutritious meals, we create a holistic environment that celebrates each child's unique journey and achievements.
Services
Childcare 0-2 Years
Forest School Sessions
ParentZone Access
Outdoor Play Areas
Early Years Education
Highlights and features
- We offer the most affordable all-year childcare with free hours stretched across 51 weeks
- Our fresh, no-sugar meals are prepared daily by specialist caterers
- ParentZone app provides real-time updates on your child's daily activities
- We maintain higher staff-to-child ratios than statutory requirements
- Weekly Forest School sessions develop outdoor learning and resilience
What people say
Secure, caring environment
Excellent ParentZone updates
Forest School sessions
Qualified, attentive staff
Outdoor play all year
Services
Childcare 0-2 Years
Our dedicated baby room provides secure, stimulating care for infants with a higher educator-to-child ratio. Daily routines follow individual care plans developed with parents, ensuring continuity between home and nursery. Outdoor play occurs in a covered garden area accessible in all weather conditions.
Forest School Sessions
Weekly Forest School sessions led by qualified leaders develop children's resilience and environmental awareness. Small group sizes (max 7 children) allow focused exploration of natural elements. Activities build physical coordination, teamwork, and risk-assessment skills through structured outdoor play.
ParentZone Access
The ParentZone app provides real-time updates on your child's daily activities, meals, and learning milestones. Parents receive instant notifications about their child's progress and can communicate directly with key educators throughout the day via text or email.
Outdoor Play Areas
Secure, multi-gated gardens feature soft play surfaces and evergreen planting for year-round use. Children access covered outdoor classrooms and participate in daily physical activities. The space supports free-flow learning between indoor and outdoor environments, promoting physical development and sensory exploration.
Early Years Education
Our EYFS-compliant curriculum combines child-led and adult-guided activities. Daily French lessons and yoga sessions enhance language development and motor skills. Educators maintain detailed learning journals tracking individual progress against key developmental milestones in a supportive, structured environment.
People
Carla Freeman
Nursery Manager / Person in Charge
Carla oversees daily operations and quality standards at The Green Door Nursery. With extensive early years experience, she ensures compliance with EYFS requirements and leads staff training programs focused on child development and safeguarding practices.
Kate Tonkin
Nursery Manager
Kate manages nursery operations and staff coordination. She implements educational programs aligned with EYFS standards and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child's developmental progress and learning experiences.
Shauni-Louise
2nd in Charge / SENCO
Shauni-Louise supports special educational needs provision and staff development. She coordinates individual learning plans for children requiring additional support and ensures inclusive practices across all nursery activities and environments.
Sophie
Office Administrator
Sophie manages administrative operations and parent communications. She coordinates registration processes, maintains records, and ensures smooth day-to-day office functions to support nursery operations and family engagement.
Marc Tonkin
Pre-School Manager and Lead Teacher
Marc leads the pre-school team and curriculum delivery. He designs educational activities that balance structured learning with free-flow play, focusing on school readiness skills and individualised learning journeys for each child.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 0-5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies (0-2), toddlers (2-3), and pre-school (3-5) age groups.
How do you support child development?
Our EYFS-compliant curriculum combines play-based learning with structured activities, including Forest School sessions, French lessons, and yoga to develop physical, social, and cognitive skills.
Can parents view daily activities?
Yes, our ParentZone app provides real-time updates on meals, activities, and learning milestones, with direct communication access to your child's key educator.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
We have secure, multi-gated gardens with covered play areas, soft surfaces, and evergreen planting for year-round outdoor learning and physical development.
Do you offer flexible hours?
We operate 51 weeks annually with flexible booking options, offering free hours stretched across all weeks for eligible families.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain higher staff ratios than required, with DBS-checked educators trained in safeguarding. Our premises have secure access systems and monitored outdoor spaces.
