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Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School, Yate
Welcoming children aged 0-5, Tippytoes Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high-quality childcare and early years education to families in Yate, Chipping Sodbury, and the surrounding areas.
As a Partou nursery, we believe in giving children the best possible start to their educational journey. That’s why our staff work incredibly hard to deliver fun, engaging learning activities which develop key skills and grow confidence.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms filled with fun, educational resources that children can explore
A fabulous curriculum tailored around the needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A dedicated pre-school which provides free flow access to outdoor spaces
Strong parent partnerships with regular chats and online updates informing you of your child’s progress
Funded childcare places available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Age | Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning session 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon session 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0-2 | £276.25 | £61.00 | £37.50 | £35.25 |
| 2-3 | £276.25 | £61.00 | £37.50 | £35.25 |
| 3+ | £261.25 | £57.5 | £35.25 | £33.00 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.55 | £5.45 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Tippy Toes
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01454 850122
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Tippytoes Day Nursery, 84 Firgrove Cres, Yate, Bristol BS37 7AG
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What families say?
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Hannah T
20 March 2025
My son started at Tippy Toes in November 2024. Since starting, his development has come on leaps and bounds. Having been told that he has a speech delay, I explained to the nursery that this was an area that we'd like help with. Since starting, his speech has improved so much in a short space of time...
E S
18 March 2025
I am very happy with all the staff, my son is very happy when he goes, the girls are very kind, and professional,I definitely recommend it because they have all the activities and my son really likes and learning new things for his age
A R
11 February 2025
My son really loves going to pre-school and has settled in really well. He always comes home telling me about his day and they do a great job keeping me up to date as to what he's been up to on the app.
Sophie T
09 February 2025
Fantastic Nursery and Fantastic staff! My son has been coming to this nursery since he was 6 months old (now 3 years old). We have nothing but good things to say about Tippytoes, my son loves it here and can't wait to come back each week!
Hannah O
06 February 2025
I have been going to the nursery for a total for 6 years, where both children have attended. The staff are lovely and my children have always been cared and looked after, couldn't fault the nursery. I would definitely recommend to family and friends.
D F
06 February 2025
All staff are kind and friendly when dropping and collecting my child always updating me on her progress she loves going to nursery and playing and learning. Always updating their app letting me know what my daughter has been doing for the day and eating.
Lucy C
07 March 2024
Tippytoes really is a wonderful setting. My eldest left in 2022 for school but my youngest has been attending since June 2023. The staff are fabulous - knowledgeable, caring, friendly and fun. My child is always so happy to be there - we see that when we drop her off/collect her and from all the love...
E M
07 March 2024
The manager and staff here at this nursery are incredible. I have two daughters that go here and I wouldn't go anywhere else! The relationships the girls have made with the staff are heartwarming, I am always so happy and confident leaving them in their care. The experiences they provide have shaped ...
E B
07 March 2024
The whole time my daughter has been going to this nursery from 6 months - to now 2 years I have received fantastic communication and had a great experience from staff and managers. My daughter is great with speech and has been from a young age. Any concerns I have had, I have felt comfortable talking...
Alison H
01 March 2024
We are very happy with our experience with the nursery and the support given to our son. He has thrived at the nursery, under their excellent care.
Gemma B
27 February 2024
My child settled in really well and loves coming to nursery. She loves the staff who are very caring and supportive.
L W
27 February 2024
My daughter has attended Tippytoes since she was around 9 months old, she settled in very quickly and has always been very happy there. The staff are friendly and attentive and give us regular updates on her progress, the activities are varied and she has always had strong friendships with the othe...
Tina W
27 February 2024
The staff here are always amazing and so knowledgable. Love that they care about not just my child, but they support and care about the whole family.
Kirsty P
27 February 2024
My child has so much fun and lots of messy play. He has developed lots of physical skills and chances to socialise with similar age children. Staff are really caring and are very attentive.
Grace W
27 February 2024
Absolutley amazing, my children have been here for just over a month and the staff have been fantastic. My children are thriving here and the communication is amazing! So happy!
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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