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Welcome to Ilminster Avenue Nursery School in Knowle West, BristolWelcome
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School is rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted. We offer a high-quality learning environment and highly qualified staff to give our children the very best start in life.
We are a busy nursery with 200 children in the heart of the Knowle Community. We have a highly experienced staff team who are dedicated to children’s care and learning from Monday through to Friday.
If you would like your child to have the best start in their learning please get in touch!
Utterly amazing nursery! I cannot fault it in any way; the staff are amazing, such lovely people. My little girl loves it 10 stars from me! ❤️
If you want a nursery that makes you feel welcomed and supportive, feel part of their family, and meet your child’s needs, then I would say Ilminster Avenue Nursery is the nursery you want.
Both of my sons have flourished in this nursery school. All of the staff are impeccable and truly care about the children and helping them learn and develop. I couldn’t recommend this nursery school enough!
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