Our Story

 Busy Buddies at Puxton Park began with a simple vision – to create a nursery where children could grow, learn, and explore in a natural countryside environment. However, our journey in childcare started many years before the nursery was established.

Back in 2005, Justine and Chris Bristow began their childcare journey by childminding from their own home. What started as a small, family-run setting quickly became something very special, built on strong relationships with families and a passion for providing a nurturing, supportive environment for children to learn and develop.

As our experience and reputation grew, so did our dream of creating a larger setting where children could spend as much time outdoors as possible. We searched for the perfect location — somewhere surrounded by countryside that would allow children to explore, play, and learn in nature every day.

That opportunity came when we discovered an old sheep barn in the beautiful countryside of North Somerset at Puxton Park. With careful planning, dedication, and a clear vision, the barn was transformed into a unique nursery environment that embraced the natural surroundings while providing a safe and inspiring place for children to learn and grow.

Busy Buddies officially opened in 2019 with just seven dedicated educators who shared our passion for high-quality early years education. As the nursery quickly grew and more families joined our community, we expanded further with a second state-of-the-art building designed specifically for early years learning. Today, our setting welcomes over 50 children each day and has grown to a team of more than 31 dedicated educators.

Busy Buddies has always been built on strong relationships and a sense of family. When the nursery first opened, we invited our long-time friend Lizzy Weeks to join us as Deputy Manager. Shortly after, our daughter-in-law Bethany Nash became part of the leadership team as third in charge. More recently, our son Connor Bristow has joined the team within the toddler room, where he supports staff, works as a key worker for children, and helps maintain the nursery site.

From humble beginnings as a home childminding service to a thriving nursery in the countryside, our story has always been about passion, family, and creating the best possible environment for children to learn, explore, and flourish.