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Bishopston Beanstalks is a small, nurturing pre-school located on the vibrant Gloucester Road in the Bishopston area of Bristol. We take children from age 2 years until they start Primary school for a maximum of 19 hours per week (4 days). We have been rated GOOD by Ofsted in July 2023.

We are an independent setting that has been managed by our staff team since 2013, as a not for profit workers’ co-operative. We provide a stimulating learning environment and place an emphasis on learning through play, along with the provision of new experiences both in and out of the setting.

Our team of highly qualified, experienced practitioners work in close partnership with parents/carers. Our aim is to provide a setting where every child feels safe, content and happy, enabling them to grow in confidence and flourish. We take pride in supporting every child according to their needs. We observe closely and evaluate our provision to ensure it remains fresh, relevant and exciting for everyone.

In addition to a high-level of childcare/teaching qualifications, staff are also trained in safeguarding and child protection, first aid and food hygiene to ensure a high standard of care to all children.

Bishopston Beanstalks Pre-school is run for children from two and a half years old until school age.

Children may attend for a minimum of two sessions a week and may build up the number of sessions and/or times that they attend throughout the year (in agreement with the pre-school.)

Opening Times

Bishopston Beanstalks is open four sessions a week, during school term time only.

Monday 9am – 2pm
Tuesday  9am – 2pm
Wednesday 9am – 1pm
Thursday – Closed
Friday 9am – 2pm

Your child can be collected at 12 noon or if they stay for lunch, you can choose to collect them at either 1pm or 2pm (The exception being on Wednesday when all children will need to be collected at 1pm when the setting closes.)

Our Waiting List

Your child’s details can be added to our waiting list at any time. We do encourage you to arrange a visit before putting your name onto the list so you can see what we offer during a typical session and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. It is always worth getting in touch with us if you are interested in a place for your child. Places can become available during term times too.

Places

When you are allocated a place, we arrange for the parent/carer and their child to come and visit the setting together before their start date. We also carry out home visits before the child starts their first session at Bishopston Beanstalks.

Funding and Fees

You can use the Universal Free Entitlement hours with us, which covers 15 hours per week.  Working families can also use additional hours to make up the maximum 19 hours and expansion funding for 2 Year Olds.  If you are only eligible for the Universal 15 hours then you will receive the paperwork when you start at Beanstalks.  If you think you might be eligible for additional hours, you can find out more at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

For those paying fees we charge £7.25 per hour.

Parents are asked to consider giving a voluntary contribution of £2.50 per session in order to maintain the high staff to children ratios currently on offer and a small contribution towards Snack Café. Parents are not under any obligation to pay this