Are you looking for an outstanding nursery place for your child?
We are a pre-school nursery setting, serving the Horfield, Lockleaze, Ashley Down and Filton communities of North Bristol and we offer term time educational provision including day care.
Register Your Interest
Places available for 2-4 year-olds. Please register your interest to receive further information about our Nursery School.
Book a Tour
Tours of Filton Avenue Nursery School take place on Tuesdays from 3:45pm. Please call ahead on 0117 3772680 to book a space.
Welcome from our Headteacher
I’m delighted to welcome you to Filton Avenue Nursery School (FANS) and our website, which I hope you will find useful, informative, and inspiring. Here at FANS, we are proud to have served our local community for over 80 years.
As I embark on my journey as the Headteacher here, I am confident this is a special place for your child and you to thrive. I am passionate about Early Years and Early Childhood Education, believing that these are some of the most important experiences your child will have to nurture their love of learning and their development now and in the future – laying the foundations to set them up for life.
The team here are dedicated to providing your child with an outstanding teaching and learning environment to foster their learning, skills and development in a fun and friendly setting.
Please don’t take my word for it, come and see for yourself – I promise you won’t be disappointed!
We look forward to welcoming you all to our outstanding Nursery School, whether you are returning or totally new to us – it is an exciting time for your child and you.
With very best wishes,
Kate Tector
Headteacher
News from Filton Avenue Nursery and Children’s Centre
Parents Evening
Our next Parents Evening will take place on Wednesday 8th March, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Please sign up in your child’s classroom to book a slot. This is for all parents in Beech and Willow, and new parents only in Acorns room.
World Book Day 2023
We are very excited to announce that we are celebrating World Book Day all next week! World Book Day is a UK-based charity that promotes reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. To join in the fun, we...
Position Available: Early Years Practitioner
Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre is located in Horfield, Bristol and serves a rich, diverse local community. We provide high quality Early Years education for children aged 2–4 years, and a comprehensive range of family support services for the local...
Beech and Willow Closure on Thursday 2nd March 2023
As previously communicated, I can confirm that Beech and Willow will be closed to children (3-4 year-olds) on Thursday, 2nd March. However, Acorns will remain open. There will be no after school provision on this day. School will operate as normal on Friday, 3rd March.
Video: Gingerbread Men Cooking
We have been making gingerbread men. The children have been measuring their own ingredients with some interesting results! https://youtu.be/cpQkS0oASRo
Free Fruit Trees
Bristol One Tree per Child have 2000 free fruit trees for Bristol school children to take home and plant. Would you be interesting in receiving one? Your apple, pear or plum tree will grow to a final approximate height of 3m with a spread of 4m (10 x 12ft) and should...
Welcome to Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre
This is an aspirational place built on love, courage and respect. Together we are the heart of the community. Please come and take a look and see what a great place this is
We recognize the power in working together throughout your child’s formative years and are happy to hear any suggestions, feedback and comments that look to build on this great Nursery School and Children’s Centre.
This is a lovely place for children to start their school experience.
Positive learning experiences mean that children are enthusiastic and confident young learners… Their happiness and confidence shone!
Acorns
Acorns room provides high quality early learning and care for children from 2 to 3 years. This provision is to support working parents or those returning to education or training. We also have free places for eligible children. These free places are allocated through a city wide referral system.
Beech and Willow
We provide two classrooms (Willow and Beech) for 3-4 year old pre-school children providing high quality learning and care.
Each child has an entitlement to 15 hours a week. We also provide paid wrap-a-round sessions for working parents.