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4.6★ average from 2,220 parent reviews on Google

We track 184 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Gloucestershire. At their latest inspection: 16 rated Outstanding, 152 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 11 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,360 Google reviews across 86 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 113 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 96 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Gloucestershire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Gloucestershire.

184
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
1,360 parent reviews
113
Accept funded hours
96
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding16
  • Good152
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1

13 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 11 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Gloucestershire?
We list 184 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Gloucestershire, 181 of which have a Gloucestershire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding?
16 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Gloucestershire, including Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Gloucestershire?
Across 86 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Gloucestershire have left 1,360 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Gloucestershire?
113 of the 184 nurseries in Gloucestershire (61%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Gloucestershire take babies?
96 settings in Gloucestershire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.