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Lakehouse Nursery
A nurturing and creative environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play
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We’re here for you Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 18:30
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About Lakehouse Nursery
Lakehouse Nursery is an OFSTED OUTSTANDING (2022) nursery in Portishead, located in the heart of the Lakegrounds on the corner of Lake Road and the Esplanade. Founded in 2011, this former Victorian home was chosen for its large gardens and closeness to the lake grounds and green open spaces right on the doorstep. The nursery provides engaging, nurturing care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with a warm, community-minded team.
​Four engaging playrooms are filled with unusual, open-ended resources that invite children to explore and follow their curiosity. A large proportion of time is spent outside, whatever the weather, in the extensive enclosed gardens.
​Children love exploring the well-established gardens, which offer year-round interest in changing seasons and attract wildlife, including notably tame starlings. The archway joining the baby and toddler garden gives a secret-garden feel, and children can test their climbing skills in the trees.
​Extra-curricular opportunities may include tennis, forest school and beach school, making full use of the local environment. Nursery pets provide additional chances to learn about responsibility, care and gentleness.
​Could Lakehouse Nursery be the right lakeside home-from-home for your child? Book a visit and discover the gardens and Victorian house.
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Nursery Facilities
Discover the facilities available at our nursery and how they support your child's care, learning, and development.
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Onsite Parking
Convenient parking on site so you can drop off and collect your child without the stress of finding a space nearby.
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Our Nursery Fees
We understand how important it is to have a clear picture of the costs associated with your child's care. Our fee sheet is designed to be transparent and straightforward, so please click below and take your time to look through it.
You can also learn more about fees and funding options on our dedicated pages Fees and funding page
If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk things through with you.
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Nutritional Approach
We believe food is fundamental to healthy growth, happy minds, and positive lifelong habits. In the earliest years, what children eat shapes taste preferences, supports brain development, and lays the foundations for long-term health.
All meals are freshly prepared on site each day using quality, seasonal ingredients. Our menus are developed with expert guidance, designed for inclusion, and go beyond Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. We want every child to become a confident, curious eater.
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Meet Our Nursery Manager
Mollie Tombs
I joined Lakehouse in August 2024, and I have enjoyed every bit of working here. I started working in childcare in 2014, working as a bank practitioner in a nursery. Since 2014, I have worked in a wide range of roles, such a room leader, 1:1 SEN support and deputy manager. I currently hold a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education, which I completed in 2020. My approach to childcare is child centred approach, which means that the children are the forefront of my practice and around recognising every child as a unique individual. This approach is followed through into our curriculum and daily practice at Lakehouse. I enjoy working in childcare as no day is the same, it’s always exciting and different. I love to watch the children to grow and development and in the recent years, I have enjoyed watching my team grow in confidence and this feed into their practice.
What to Expect on Your Nursery Tour
Our Next Open Day
of May:9am-1pm
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Meet our friendly team
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Learn about our curriculum
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Explore funding options
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Explore our rooms and areas
Our Commitments
Our curriculum is built around five core commitments that guide how we nurture every child.
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Critical And Creative Thinkers
Nurturing curiosity and confidence to imagine, test ideas, and solve problems through exploration.
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Sense of Belonging
Building secure, trusting relationships so every child feels safe, valued, and confident.
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Explorers of Our World
Connecting children to nature through outdoor experiences that build resilience and independence.
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Confident Communicators
Supporting every child to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them. |
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Happy and Healthy
Encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and joyful experiences that support lifelong wellbeing. |
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Our Curriculum
Our motto at Lakehouse is it is our nature to nurture, which is woven into all of our practices.
By the end of their journey at Lakehouse, we want children to be confident, resilient and curious learners, ready for their next steps.
What Parents Say About Us
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