Cribbs Causeway Nursery | Snapdragons Nursery

About Cribbs Causeway

Snapdragons Cribbs Causeway is a stunning, purpose-built nursery filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights in every room. The spaces are beautifully furnished with natural wood furniture, creating a calm, modern environment.

The nursery is designed around a central corridor accessed through a double-height atrium, with all rooms leading off it, making it an inspiring place to work and visit. It is fully temperature-controlled with air conditioning and underfloor heating for year-round comfort.

Each room opens directly onto zoned garden areas, thoughtfully designed with trees, wildflowers, and challenging natural wood play structures that encourage exploration and outdoor learning.

Our people

Meet the management team at Cribbs Causeway

The people leading day-to-day nursery life and supporting children, families, and practitioners.

4 Years at Snapdragons

Samantha

Early Years Manager

Samantha

Early Years Manager

Sam took on the role of Early Years Manager at Cribbs Causeway in 2022, after working in early years for almost 20 years in a variety of roles. She has a passion for supporting children with additional needs and improving outcomes for children through stories and songs and she loves nothing more than story time with the children.

3 Years at Snapdragons

Lucinda

Head of Early Years Practice

4 Years at Snapdragons

Kirsty

Head of Early Years Practice and Deputy Manager

Kirsty

Head of Early Years Practice and Deputy Manager

Kirsty joined the team at Cribbs Causeway in 2022 as Deputy Manager and Head of Early Years Practice. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and is passionate about delivering high-quality early years education that supports every child’s individual development, confidence, and love of learning. Since joining, Kirsty has helped support and develop high standards of practice across the setting, working closely with staff to create engaging, child-centred environments. She firmly believes that every child deserves the best possible start in life and that learning should be inspiring, inclusive, and fun. Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys watching her children play rugby, spending time with friends, and going on holiday. Her favourite trip so far has been a safari in South Africa.

A day at Cribbs Causeway

What the day actually feels like

Every day is different, but the rhythm stays the same - so your child always knows what comes next.

7:30

Doors open

A familiar face at the door, and somewhere to put your coat that's yours.
09:15

Breakfast finishes

A rolling breakfast of toast, cereal, fruit and milk as children arrive, finishing at 9:15.
10:00

Outdoors

Mud kitchen, water tray, digging patch. Waterproofs on whatever the sky is doing.
12:00

Lunch together

Cooked on site, eaten at small tables, served by children who are learning to pour.
13:00

Rest and quiet

Sleep mats for those who need them, books and puzzles for those who don't.
15:30

Afternoon discovery

Paint, sand, stories and the long projects that carry on across the week.
18:00

Last collection

The day gathered up, and something to tell you about on the way home.

Testimonials

What families say

Short feedback from parents and carers about their experience at Snapdragons nursery Cribbs Causeway.

“We honestly adore this nursery. From the moment my son started, he’s been so happy and settled - he’s thriving in every way! The staff are incredible, especially his key worker and the manager (you know who you are!). The love, care, and attention they give mean the world to us. I can see how much my little boy loves going in each day, and that says everything. It’s such a special place - truly perfect in every way, and we couldn’t be more grateful. ❤️”
- Cherry B

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Ofsted

Inspection feedback

We publish short excerpts from our latest published Ofsted report so families can see what inspectors wrote about Cribbs Causeway. For the full inspection report and the most up-to-date outcome, always use the official Ofsted link.

Open Cribbs Causeway on the Ofsted reports website

Excerpts below are from the inspection published on 7 February 2023.

“Staff offer babies and children very nurturing and affectionate care.”
- February 2023 Ofsted report

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Fees

Fees by age group

Current fee information for Cribbs Causeway, grouped by session and age range.

Showing fees effective January 2026

08:00 - 18:00

Age 0-2

£99.00

Age 2-3

£92.00

Age 3-5

£87.50

Enhanced provision

Region-specific enhanced provision charges for South Gloucestershire.

Effective from January 2026

Meals: £15.50
Care and Hygiene: £4.50
Activities: £3.00
Total enhanced provision charge: £23.00

Additional information

Helpful details and terms that apply to nursery fees in South Gloucestershire.

Extras

In the case of younger children, nappies, formula milk and baby food are also included.

Fee Increase

Please note that Snapdragons Nursery is subject to an annual fee increase in the month of January.

Funding

For children attending sessions funded by the Early Years Entitlement, an Enhanced Provision Charge of £2.30 per funded hour will be applicable.

This charge covers everything that Snapdragons offers that is above and beyond the EYFS curriculum including meals and other consumables. The EPC is calculated for the whole funding period based on the total number of funded hours we will pass on in the term. This total charge will then be divided equally across the months covered by the funding period.

All children aged 3+ can claim 570 funded hours per year, working families may also be eligible for the working parent entitlement funding. For children who attend nursery on an all year round booking the funding is applied over 51 weeks of the year, up to a maximum or 11 or 22 funded hours per week dependant on eligiblity. If your child attends nursery on a term time only basis, the funding will be applied to your term time booking over 38 weeks of the year. This will work out as up to 15 funded hours per week or 30 dependant on your eligiblity.

Additional hours above funded sessions will be charged at our funded hourly rates as shown above. Please speak to the nursery manager for more information.

Hours

Snapdragons is open from 08:00-18:00, Monday to Friday throughout the year. The full day session includes all meals. Flexible arrival and departure times can be arranged to suit individual needs at an additional fee. We're closed between Christmas and New Year and no fees apply.

TTO

Term-time only fees include a retainer charge for holiday periods. A discount will be applied to the sessions of full-time children, following any funding deductions. Discounts are also available for siblings.

Prices are reviewed regularly and may change. For questions about fees, availability, or funding, please contact Cribbs Causeway.

Our people

Meet the wider team at Cribbs Causeway

The practitioners caring for children and making nursery life happen every day.

6 Years at Snapdragons

Chloe

Head of Babies

4 Years at Snapdragons

Iona

Head of Toddlers

2 Years at Snapdragons

Soraya

Head of Toddlers

2 Years at Snapdragons

Aliya

Head of Pre-School

3 Years at Snapdragons

Jasmyn

Head of Pre-School

2 Years at Snapdragons

Jennifer

Head of Pre-School

Katherine

Head of Pre-School

4 Years at Snapdragons

Tineal

Head of Room

3 Years at Snapdragons

Catherine

Qualified Teacher / Early Years Teacher

5 Years at Snapdragons

Ellouise

Qualified Teacher / Early Years Teacher

1 Year at Snapdragons

Frith

Qualified Teacher / Early Years Teacher

5 Years at Snapdragons

Lorena

Qualified Teacher / Early Years Teacher

4 Years at Snapdragons

On Kei

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) 1:1 Support

4 Years at Snapdragons

Gary

Lunchtime Assistant

2 Years at Snapdragons

Ho Yan

Lunchtime Assistant

2 Years at Snapdragons

Josephine

Lunchtime Assistant

2 Years at Snapdragons

Wai Man

Lunchtime Assistant

Photo of Sarah, Administration Assistant

On maternity leave

3 Years at Snapdragons

Sarah

Administration Assistant