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Ashley Manor Nursery # Ashley Manor Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Ashley Manor Prep School, 252 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6NR · Gloucestershire Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ashley Manor Nursery, situated in Cheltenham, offers high-quality childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years, operating 51 weeks a year from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The nursery provides two session options: a full school day from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm or an extended day until 6:00 pm. Benefiting from its location within a 45-acre parkland estate, children have ample opportunities to engage with nature through an outdoor classroom, school garden, and regular visits to the school farm, which is home to various animals. The nursery emphasises providing a strong foundation for each child's future, fostering their potential through a stimulating environment where safety, confidence, and happiness are paramount. Expert Early Years Educators deliver a dynamic curriculum that balances child-led exploration with adult-guided learning, encouraging creativity, independence, and a lasting passion for discovery. The learning spaces are designed with open-ended resources to promote collaborative play and self-expression. The rural setting and extensive outdoor areas are central to the nursery's philosophy, highlighting the importance of outdoor learning for growth and development. Our ethos The nursery's philosophy centres on the belief that the rural setting and extensive outdoor areas are crucial for children's growth and development, highlighting the importance of outdoor learning. They provide a stimulating environment that balances child-led exploration with adult-guided learning, aiming to foster creativity, independence, and a passion for discovery through open-ended resources that promote collaborative play and self-expression. What it's like Children settle well and arrive eager to get involved in the range of stimulating activities staff offer them. The key-person system is effective, and all children create strong bonds with their key person, which enables them to feel safe and secure. Staff understand and meet the needs of all children in the nursery. Rural location with extensive outdoor space School farm access Flexible session timings Open 51 weeks a year Dynamic, play-based curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.ashleymanorprep.co.uk/kindergarten/play-stay-sessions) ## Key facts Session types 8.00am – 3.30pm (school day), 8.00am – 6.00pm Opening hours 8.00am – 6.00pm, 51 weeks a year Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ashley Manor Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10357713 Lead inspector Dominique Allotey [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261649)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771647) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ashley-manor-nursery-gl52-6nr-2771647) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ashley Manor Nursery Last inspected 15 October 2024 · Dominique Allotey Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children settle well and arrive eager to get involved in the range of stimulating activities staff offer them. The key-person system is effective, and all children create strong bonds with their key person, which enables them to feel safe and secure. Staff understand and meet the needs of all children in the nursery. Inspector highlights - All staff know and understand the curriculum and how to adapt it for every child. - All children benefit from a good quality of teaching and enjoy their interactions with staff. - Staff promote literacy development well. - Overall, children demonstrate good attitudes to learning. - Staff enhance children's communication skills effectively. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of activities and key routines of the day, to reduce waiting times for children and maximise their time spent in purposeful play - 2 develop further opportunities for home learning, to work in partnership with all parents to enable them to further support their children's learning at home. Inspection #10357713 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261649) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are positive about the care and education that their children receive. > They comment on the strong bonds staff build with their children and how well informed they are about their children's time at nursery and how they are developing. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff understand and meet the needs of all children in the nursery. They work closely with parents to gather information to enable them to offer a continuity of care from home. Outdoor space Children enjoy spending time outdoors in the fresh air. On the school grounds, they learn about nature during listening walks and interact with the farm animals. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 October 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261649) ## Frequently asked about Ashley Manor Nursery ### Is Ashley Manor Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Ashley Manor Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ashley Manor Nursery cost? ### Does Ashley Manor Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ashley Manor Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ashley Manor Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ashley Manor Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Ashley Manor Nursery accept? ### Does Ashley Manor Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Ashley Manor Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ashley Manor Nursery? ### How do I contact Ashley Manor Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ashley Manor Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Ark Cheltenham · GL52 6LJ ](/nursery/the-ark-gl52-6lj-2612622) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Berkhampstead Day Nursery, Charlton Kings Cheltenham · GL53 8AG ](/nursery/berkhampstead-day-nursery-charlton-kings-gl53-8ag-2822774) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Blossom Lodge Day Nursery Cheltenham · GL52 6SR 4.3(24 reviews) ](/nursery/blossom-lodge-day-nursery-gl52-6sr-2546468) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Glenfall Pre-School Cheltenham · GL52 6XZ ](/nursery/glenfall-pre-school-gl52-6xz-511772) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Nursery School Cheltenham · GL53 8AP ](/nursery/the-nursery-school-gl53-8ap-ey554397) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Charlie Bears Childcare Cheltenham · GL53 8AR 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/charlie-bears-childcare-limited-gl53-8ar-2721892) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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