Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare & Early Education Partner
Atelier Nursery was founded in 2014 with a vision to redefine early years education through a unique blend of creativity, play, and structured learning. Our approach is rooted in globally recognised pedagogical principles, including the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which views every child as capable, creative, and intelligent. We prioritise mixed-age groupings and key family systems to foster social development and personalised care. With two locations in Bath and Chippenham, our team of educators and artists creates enabling environments that stimulate curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning.We hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence in childcare and education. Our continuous professional development ensures staff remain at the forefront of early years best practices, while collaborative partnerships with families enrich home learning experiences.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Education
Special Educational Needs Support
Outdoor Learning Programs
Parental Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Mixed-age groupings foster natural social development and peer mentoring
- Key family system ensures consistent, personalised care from trained professionals
- Ofsted Outstanding-rated environments designed for sensory exploration and creativity
- Resident artists integrate creative expression into daily learning experiences
- Collaborative home learning partnerships extend educational benefits beyond nursery hours
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Outstanding staff
Nurturing relationships
Thriving children
Creative learning spaces
Exceptional settling-in process
Services
Childcare Services
Our mixed-age childcare programs provide secure, nurturing environments where children develop social skills through peer interaction. Qualified staff implement individualised care plans while encouraging independence through structured play activities. Daily routines follow consistent schedules that balance guided learning with free exploration across purpose-designed spaces.
Early Education
Curriculum-aligned early education combines creative play with foundational academic concepts. Children engage in sensory discovery, construction projects, and literacy/mathematics activities tailored to developmental stages. Our PLOD (Possible Lines of Direction) planning documents track individual progress while maintaining flexibility for emerging interests.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor classrooms feature gardening areas, construction zones, and natural exploration spaces. Children develop physical coordination through bike tracks, engage in scientific observation of ecosystems, and participate in imaginative play scenarios. Purpose-built garden bedrooms allow rest periods amidst natural surroundings.
SEND Support
Our inclusive approach accommodates children with special educational needs through individualised support plans. Staff receive ongoing training in SEND best practices while collaborating with external specialists. Adapted environments and sensory resources ensure equal participation opportunities across all learning areas.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain open communication through Famly digital platforms and regular face-to-face meetings. Family events, cooking sessions, and collaborative projects strengthen home-nursery connections. Parents receive guidance for extending learning experiences into domestic settings through shared activity suggestions.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We provide care for children from 16 weeks old up to school age (5 years), with dedicated spaces for different developmental stages.
Are meals included in the fees?
Full-day sessions include all meals; half-day sessions include either morning snacks or afternoon tea depending on attendance times.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our inclusive approach combines individualised support plans, specialist training for staff, and adapted learning environments to accommodate diverse needs.
Can I visit before enrolling?
We strongly recommend nursery visits to experience our learning environments and meet staff before enrollment.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff maintain relevant childcare qualifications with ongoing professional development, including resident artists and specialist educators.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use Famly digital platform for daily updates alongside face-to-face meetings and regular family engagement events.
Reviews (5)
Anita Lam
Aug 10, 2019
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There are many things I love about Atelier... my little one is such a sensitive soul and the entire team has been so loving and supportive from day one. It took ages to get him settled and everyone involved from management, his keyworker, who ever is at the door at drop off were so welcoming and warm. Everyone knew his name from the beginning and that to me instantly made me confident that he was in great hands. I love the free flow concept and feel like all the children seem so happy there. So thank you Atelier.
Catherine Luke
May 01, 2018
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Atelier is absolutely fantastic. I always recommend it to my friends and anyone who wants to send their child to such an outstanding and incredible setting. Atelier is the place to be!! From the moment you walk in, you feel so inspired by such wonderful provision and activities going on. It is such a pleasure to work there. The team around you make you feel so welcome and really support each other.
Jackie Nizzero
Aug 22, 2017
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Chippenham is the nursery of dreams! I am so delighted with the cleanliness, the kindness and positivity of all the staff, and the amazing learning resources they have for the kids. I don't know how I got to be lucky enough to find Atelier but I am so grateful for everything they do. Thanks Team from me and Alessia x
Daniel Jones
Aug 02, 2017
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Caring staff who have done a really good job with my 2 year old boy. I couldnt recommend Atelier highly enough.
Sarah Hill
Jun 23, 2017
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Clare and the amazing team in Chippenham are fab! They been so supportive with settling my son into the nursery, making him so welcome and reassuring me! Ethan absolutely loves it and has had an amazing first week. I cannot thank the team enough. They have so much space to explore and things to investigate. The best nursery I've ever seen. Highly recommend!
