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Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School, Yate
Located opposite Yate Academy and adjacent to St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Partou Magic Tree provides high-quality childcare and early-years education to families in Yate, Sodbury, and the surrounding areas of Bristol.
A key feature of our nursery is its supportive environment. We celebrate the individuality of our children by encouraging them to express their personalities through fun-filled learning activities.
Facilities
Plenty to explore indoors from large spacious playrooms to magical sensory rooms
A range of extra-curricular activities for all ages, including daily yoga sessions
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Fantastic outdoor spaces including our very own allotment and a sheltered garden, ideal for play in all weather conditions
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £61.75 | £277.88 | £4.65 | £37.05 | £37.05 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.05 | £4.00 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.65 | £1.30 | |
| Total | £73.75 | £337.88 | £43.75 | £42.35 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
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 & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School work with South Gloucestershire shire Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Magic Tree will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by South Gloucestershire Local Authority for Partou Magic Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 12th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 24th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Magic Tree
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01454 329582
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
St Paul's School, Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol BS37 4DX
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What families say?
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Tracey R
25 May 2024
I am a Foster carer and took on a placement who had barely attended nursery. There were speech and neurological delays and a major lack of social skills. I chose Magic Tree because I liked the atmosphere and I witnessed the nurturing skills and empathy the staff shared with all of the children during...
William D
04 February 2021
I always enjoy picking my grandson up from nursery as he’s always so happy after his session. His key worker always gives me a full rundown on his day. In the car on the way home, he never stops chatting about what he and his friends did during the day and his favourite story too.
Kerri S
25 June 2025
Lovely staff and more than comfortable leaving our child there. There could be more facilities in the baby room e.g. a sensory room. However, they have created some great activities for the children and they always seem entertained.
C T
04 February 2025
The staff here have really work well with my Son, there's always activities set ready for the morning. Not the biggest of rooms for the toddlers but they utilise what they have very well. You can tell the staff really strive to keep things exciting and new for the children. Key person always communic...
Laura M
28 January 2025
I had massive anxiety about leaving my 9 month old at nursery to return to work but since one member of staff has been the lead in the baby room I have no anxiety whatsoever. My now 13 month old loves going to nursery. I've found the nursery to be very caring with great communication. Wouldn't hesita...
Sophie M
23 January 2025
I cannot fault this nursery from my experiences. My son has suspected autism and the staff have been amazing with him, so helpful and always trying their best to support his extra needs. Their facilities are great and they have lots of toys to play with and I notice they always have different activit...
A W
23 January 2025
My son loves his time at nursery, the staff are very friendly and help him feel settled each morning, not rushing him as he needs time to settle in. They are always happy to answer questions. The food is very good, balanced and healthy, my son often has seconds as he loves it. The activities always h...
Katy I
22 January 2025
Our son has attended Magic Tree Day Nursery & Preschool for almost 2 years and I cannot fault them. The team work exceptionally hard and always put the needs of the children first. Our son is autistic and they have played a key part in ensuring he gets the right support in preparation for school and ...
Mariya H
22 January 2025
I like the nursery, but recently I've had negative experiences regarding my child. It feels like he's being singled out for minor incidents instead of the staff trying to improve the situation. One day, I received a call with an irritated tone, saying I needed to pick him up because he was "uncontrol...
R E
22 January 2025
The staff at Magic Tree Day Nursery & preschool are fantastic with the kids. They are careful to meet individual needs whilst navigating social difficulties with the older children and always felt my child was safe when in the younger stages of the nursery. The work the room staff do with the kids is...
Natalie S
03 August 2024
Magic Tree have been amazing from the start. My little boy has now started pre-school and he loves it, lots of time outside and doing lots of different activities. He's made loads of new friends and is thriving. All the staff are so kind and my son loves them all! Thank you Magic Tree!
Gina R
26 June 2024
I really like Magic Tree. I feel that there have been vast improvements since the management changed and I have absolutely no complaints. Everyone is so friendly and my daughter absolutely loves it. She really enjoys going and she loves all the variety of activities etc. They keep you updated thro...
Charlotte E
06 June 2024
My child started at the nursery at 9 months old and as a first-time mum I was anxious to leave my son but didn't need to worry as my son absolutely loves going to nursery, he loves all the staff and his milestones were encouraged. His confidence to interact with his peers and staff has made him a hap...
A E
22 February 2024
My son loves his time at Magic Tree! The staff are always friendly, provide excellent handovers about my son’s day and I can tell that they genuinely care for and about him. The activities they provide have aided his learning and opened up his imagination.
N B
06 February 2024
My son has been attending Magic Tree from the age of 18 months all the way through to preschool age where he is now. He has progressed well in his learning and development. He always has a good time and likes to tell us all about his friends at the end of the day when we collect him. Magic Tree suppo...
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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