Best nurseries in Knowle
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bristol, City of, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school Sessional day care · 35 places · BS4 2LN | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Partou Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 81 places · BS4 1DQ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Court House Day Nursery Full day care · 72 places · BS4 2PU | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Sunshine Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · BS4 2ND | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Sydenham Road Under Fives Sessional day care · 24 places · BS4 3DF | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Busy Bee Day Nursery Full day care · 48 places · BS4 2PN | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Knowle?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Knowle?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Knowle, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school, Partou Little Big Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School, Court House Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Knowle?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Knowle?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bristol · Clifton · Easton · Westbury · Bishopston · Broom Hill · Southville · Two Mile Hill · Westbury-on-Trym
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.