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About Keynsham

Snapdragons Keynsham is set in a landmark Victorian listed building, approached via a sweeping tree-lined drive and surrounded by original walled kitchen gardens, complete with a coach house and outbuildings. Our extensive renovation of the building and grounds has created a light, characterful nursery with a wealth of architectural features.

Babies have their own Baby Cottage and Baby Barn within the grounds, both with direct access to the garden. The beautiful outdoor space features an extensive wooden play area designed to encourage open-ended adventure and managed risk-taking, alongside an outdoor classroom, a vegetable-growing area, and woodland for forest school activities.

Our people

Meet the management team at Keynsham

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

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14 Years at Snapdragons
14 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Hannah

Early Years Manager

Hannah

Early Years Manager

Hannah was one of the first members of the Snapdragons Keynsham team when it opened, joining as an Apprentice. Over the years, she has worked up to Head of Babies and now Unit Co-ordinator, narrowly missing out on Nursery Practitioner of the Year in the NMT Awards 2015 and Nursery Manager of the Year 2023. Outside of work, Hannah is a keen vacationer, looking for the sunniest and sparkliest of spots to spend her downtime. She also enjoys shopping at Marks and Spencer foodhall.

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Sophie

Early Years Manager

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On maternity leave
13 Years at Snapdragons
13 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Cathy

Head of Early Years Practice

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12 Years at Snapdragons
12 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Kira

Head of Early Years Practice and Deputy Manager

Kira

Head of Early Years Practice and Deputy Manager

Kira comes from a big family, growing up around children of all ages and so she knew that she was always destined to go into childcare. She joined Snapdragons at our Weston nursery after qualifying, progressing on to Deputy Head and then Head of Babies. She then moved over to our Keynsham nursery to take on more senior roles, stepping up to her current position in 2022. Outside of work, Kira loves to go on day trips with her friends and family, exploring the different parts of the UK and abroad and getting to know the locals.

A day at Keynsham

What the day actually feels like

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

  1. 7:30

    Doors open

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

  2. 09:15

    Breakfast finishes

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

  3. 10:00

    Outdoors

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

  4. 12:00

    Lunch together

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

  5. 13:00

    Rest and quiet

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

  6. 15:30

    Afternoon discovery

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

  7. 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 Keynsham.

I am so glad I sent my children to Snapdragons. The staff are all so friendly and do everything they can to support and look after my children. My son was born premature and when he started nursery he was behind other children on his development. Snapdragons went over and above to help him catch up and I know that his confidence and abilities today are largely due to the perseverance and support of the Snapdragons team. I have recommended Snapdragons to all my friends with young children in the local area and will continue to do so.

- Becca D (Mother of Child)

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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 Keynsham. For the full inspection report and the most up-to-date outcome, always use the official Ofsted link.

Open Keynsham on the Ofsted reports website

Excerpts below are from the inspection published on 23 November 2023.

Children are happy and well cared for at this welcoming nursery. Leaders create an ambitious curriculum to support children to gain the skills they need for future learning.

- November 2023 Ofsted report

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Fees

Fees by age group

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

Showing fees effective January 2026

08:00 - 18:00

Age 0-2

£95.50

Age 2-3

£90.50

Age 3-5

£86.50

Enhanced provision

Region-specific enhanced provision charges for BANES.

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 BANES.

Extras

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

Fee Increase

Fee increases may occur throughout the year. If there are any changes to your nursery fees, you will be given at least a month's notice of these.

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 Keynsham.

Our people

Meet the wider team at Keynsham

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

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Ayesha

Head of Babies

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Olivia

Head of Babies

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7 Years at Snapdragons
7 years at Snapdragons, Experienced

Ashaya

Head of Pre-School

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Taylor

Head of Pre-School

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Antonia

Deputy Head of Toddlers

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Jade

Deputy Head of Toddlers

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4 Years at Snapdragons
4 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Claire

Qualified Teacher / Early Years Teacher

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5 Years at Snapdragons
5 years at Snapdragons, Experienced

Rosalind

Qualified Teacher / Early Years Teacher

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Allison

Lunchtime Assistant

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12 Years at Snapdragons
12 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Catherine

Lunchtime Assistant

Catherine

Lunchtime Assistant

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Hannah

Lunchtime Assistant

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Maria

Lunchtime Assistant

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Erin

Advanced Practitioner

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13 Years at Snapdragons
13 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Lucy

Advanced Practitioner

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Shannan

Advanced Practitioner

Lucie

Administration Assistant

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Maxine

Administration Assistant

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Stacey

Administration Assistant

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5 Years at Snapdragons
5 years at Snapdragons, Experienced

Aimee

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Alicia

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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7 Years at Snapdragons
7 years at Snapdragons, Experienced

Celeste

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Chloe

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Eloise

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Emily

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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Leah

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Leslie

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Lily

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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Lucy

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Photo of Lucy, Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Lucy

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Madeline

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Poppy

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Ruby

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

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3 Years at Snapdragons
3 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Bethany

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Chloe

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Kacie

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

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Chloe

Early Years Apprentice

Darcie

Early Years Apprentice

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Elouise

Early Years Apprentice

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Emma

Early Years Apprentice

Freya

Early Years Apprentice

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Grace

Early Years Apprentice

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Izabelle

Early Years Apprentice

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Lilly

Early Years Apprentice

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2 Years at Snapdragons
2 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Megan

Early Years Apprentice

millie

Early Years Apprentice

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Natalie

Early Years Apprentice

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Rosie

Early Years Apprentice

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Ruby

Early Years Apprentice

Samantha

Early Years Apprentice

Sophie

Early Years Apprentice

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11 Years at Snapdragons
11 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Nick

Early Years Chef

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8 Years at Snapdragons
8 years at Snapdragons, Experienced

Mildrey

Kitchen Assistant

Mildrey

Kitchen Assistant

Operations

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1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Nicola

Kitchen Assistant

Nicola

Kitchen Assistant

Operations

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4 Years at Snapdragons
4 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Sophie

Accounts Assistant

Sophie

Accounts Assistant

Finance

Abbie

Early Years Support Assistant

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12 Years at Snapdragons
12 years at Snapdragons, Senior

Jackie

Early Years Support Assistant

1 Year at Snapdragons
1 year at Snapdragons, New

Maximilian

Early Years Support Assistant

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4 Years at Snapdragons
4 years at Snapdragons, Growing

Samantha

SEND Lead

Calendar

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Careers

Current vacancies at Keynsham

Explore live opportunities for this nursery. Applications are completed through our recruitment site.

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Need help with fees or funding?

Call 0117 9861173 to talk through sessions, funding, and availability for Keynsham.

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