Play Station Nursery was founded by a young mum who had a passion for childcare. She saw a need for a friendly, accessible nursery in the local area. A three storey Victorian house in Little Stoke became the perfect location for this project, and so in 2001; Play Station Nursery was born.
At Play Station our vision is something shared and practiced by all who join the nursery. We believe childhood is something that should be relished, never hurried. We help children learn through play in a nurturing, stimulating environment that feels like a home from home. Children feel like part of a family when they are with us, with confidence to explore and challenge themselves through a wide range of experiences. Staff are empowered to guide but not dictate, strengthen but not overpower, and teach but not lecture children. We know that children learn best when enjoying and engaging in their play, so every day children laugh and have fun, learning independence, confidence and understanding of their role in the world in a safe, loving, respectful, environment. Ensuring each child has every opportunity to achieve their full potential has to start at the very beginning of their life, so we recognise the importance of our role in Early Years in helping them progress. Parents as partners/carers are integral in our provision, and we share their children’s progress with them at every step of the way.
Play Station Nursery is a 41 space nursery providing for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. It is open from 7.45-6.15pm 5 days a week, 51 weeks of the year.
The provision runs from a three storey town house on Station Road in Little Stoke. Local businesses that benefit from our close proximity to the A38 feature Airbus, Rolls Royce and the MOD amongst more. The main building has three floors that accommodate the 0-3 groups, where a cosy, home from home atmosphere ensures that young children and babies feel as happy as can be making the transition from family life to a day at nursery. A large outdoor space featuring construction, sandpit, bikes and trikes and a space to run and climb adjoins the main house with the preschool building at the bottom of the garden. The preschool is a self-contained unit that have their own individual daily routine which gives the children the valuable practice needed for their journey on to reception class. Children have free-flow in and out of the buildings into the garden as much as practically possible, we fully understand the importance of children being able to roam and explore their outside environment when they please (with the helping hand of supportive adults).
At Play Station Nursery we openly welcome all children and their families.
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After the success of the Little Stoke setting and having acquired an excellent team of staff, Joanne and Ruth began a new venture running a term-time provision from a Sure Start Centre in Filton in September 2013. Recognising the opportunity to provide for many families in the local area who are lacking support and childcare services, our Filton setting has become an established, reputable nursery of the local area.
With our recent first Ofsted report resulting in a rating of ‘Good’, we are eager to continue developing on our journey as a quality nursery provision.
Play Station Nursery @ Filton is a 30 space nursery providing for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The setting is open term-time only, for 15 hours a week.
The provision runs from a Sure Start centre in Filton. Local businesses that benefit from our close proximity to the A38 feature Airbus, Rolls Royce and the MOD amongst more. The nursery runs from one large room in the building, benefitting from a wealth of resources that are tailored to the children’s needs.
Children have free-flow in and out of the buildings into the garden as much as practically possible, we love that we are able to give the children chance to roam and explore their outside environment when they please (with the helping hand of supportive adults).
There are no extra charges for food, as packed lunches are provided by parents. Snack times are funded by the nursery. Staff see mealtimes as the greatest opportunity to model good eating practices and importantly encourage conversation and discussion. Staff will sit with the children and often eat the same food. Children are encouraged to serve themselves with adult support and feed themselves.
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