What our Families Say

"I feel like the children are really seen and taken seriously here. Their feelings are valued and talked about and they are helped to navigate difficult situations. They are being treated kindly and compassionately and they copy this behaviour with their friends/families."

- Kindergarten Parent, February 2024

"Lovely positive role models as staff. They show children how to interact with each other. Red Bus feels like a family."

- Nursery Parent, February 2024

"The life skills and teamwork that is incorporated into their days - eg tidying up, learning to put on own clothes. I’ve seen our daughter’s independence grow as a result of this. She will also point out when we watch TV or read books what the characters’ emotions are, which I think has also come from Red Bus."

– Pre-School Parent, February 2024

I’m always so impressed how quickly the staff learn who the parents are, we’re always greeted with a friendly smile! They are also very attentive to my child when they finds drop off a bit tricky. 

It makes the process so much smoother for parents to know their child is being comforted by someone they trust.

- Kindergarten Parent, May 2023

The thing that sold [Red Bus] to us particularly was the balance between it being a big enough nursery to be able to boast excellent facilities, particularly the outdoor space and separate dining hall (which many other nurseries did not have) but also small enough that we felt our child would be well looked after and nurtured as an individual. And it has never failed to disappoint.

Overall, our son has had a really special time at Red Bus and it is a testament to all the staff that he has run in happily every day throughout his time there. I have always felt so lucky to have found a place where my child genuinely loves going and I honestly cannot think of a day when my son hasn’t been excited to be coming.

- Pre-School Parent, July 2023

Red Bus staff have been fantastic throughout our daughter's time there. Staff are so engaged with brilliant relationships with the children. The staff seem to enjoy their jobs and the children enjoy their time there - a happy combination...We're just glad we have a couple more years left being part of the family with our son!

-Pre-School Parent, July 2023

We transitioned from a different setting and I was a little bit nervous that the change would affect my daughter negatively; but, from the moment she started at Red Bus, the staff were so warm and welcoming that she settled in so well and so quickly... Thank you so much for all the love, help, and essentially the co-parenting!

- Pre-School Parent, July 2023

My child has thrived at Red Bus and I'm sad to see her leave for school. All the staff (and I mean ALL) are exceptional and have worked so hard with each and every child. I wish Red Bus could continue until they were sixteen!

-Pre-School Parent, July 2023

I have always been reassured by the professionalism of every member of staff that my son is in safe hands and learning lots along the way...I think you all do an amazing job and it is obvious how hard you work to create a safe and happy environment for the children.

-Pre-School Parent, August 2023

Staff are always friendly, helpful and approachable and build meaningful relationships with children and their parents. Both of my children have thrived there and were more than ready for school by the time they left Pre-School. Both children have loved all of the outdoor play areas, the art rooms, the opportunity to do woodwork, baking, music, yoga etc the list goes on. We will miss everyone at Red Bus and would thoroughly recommend this setting to other parents. Thanks again.

-Pre-School Parent, August 2023

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you & your team for making us feel so welcome over the last few weeks. As a practitioner myself, I understand the parent anxieties of leaving your child in a new setting for an entire day. As a parent as well now, I just wanted to point out how thorough & professional you have all been at making me feel at ease about leaving her & answering any questions I’ve had so far. 

- Nursery Parent, September 2023

"The staff that look after our daughter are always so friendly and welcoming and clearly work so hard at what they do.... They are so professional and share such detail and enthusiasm when talking about our child’s experiences and wellbeing."

- Kindergarten Parent, Flax Bourton, September 2023

"It was a very positive experience from start to finish. From the staff in the office to the key workers in Pre-School. Everyone was just so helpful, friendly and welcoming, my daughter settled in extremely well and loves her days at Red Bus."

Pre-School Parent, Coombe Dingle, November 2023

"It’s been a long time since he started, but I just remember not being worried about it, knowing that our son was being looked after by a great team of very experienced, friendly, caring and professional people. I hadn’t felt able to leave him with anyone before, he started nursery, but they made me feel very relaxed and I could see how relaxed and happy our son was."

Kindergarten Parent, Coombe Dingle, November 2023

“Your Ethos and showing us on the tour that you care about the development of all the children, this nursery was exceptional above all nurseries we viewed. I knew from the tour that my special boy would receive the best care, development and support, all the staff were so welcoming and kind my boy took to all of them.”

–  Nursery Parent, Downend, January 2024

“Red Bus wasn't the first nursery we looked at for our child. We visited a few nurseries before deciding. However as soon as we met everyone at Red Bus we knew it was for us. The attitude and atmosphere was great and that has continued in every visit.”

– Nursery Parent, Coombe Dingle, January 2024

“As well as the considered approach to early years and dedicated staff, I really liked the setting of the building and the facilities available. I like that the room has large windows so there is natural light coming in, and that there is so much for my little one to explore between the different free-flow rooms. I really love that there is an indoor slide and two gardens.”

– Nursery Parent, Downend, January 2024