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Berkhampstead Day Nursery (Pittville Circus), Cheltenham

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·Berkhampstead School, Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2QA · Gloucestershire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Berkhampstead Day Nurseries offer a nurturing and inspiring environment for children across two Cheltenham locations: Pittville Circus and Charlton Kings. Established in 1945, the nurseries have built a strong reputation for high-quality childcare, extending the positive "Berky" experience from their respected prep school to younger children from three months until they begin Reception.

Both settings provide a comfortable, home-like atmosphere staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to fostering child development. The Pittville Circus nursery, opened in 2012, features five spacious classrooms tailored by age, a library, sensory room, and dining room, with access to the school's gym, cookery room, and games area.

Children also benefit from specialist French and music teachers weekly. Outdoor spaces are generous, including an Early Years playground, nature garden, and mud kitchen, with a dedicated area for under 2s.

The staff are all first aid trained and continuously engage in professional development to deliver the best possible care, supporting children in exploring, discovering, and learning through play in a secure setting.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nursery, which provides a nurturing environment for children under two years old. At drop-off times, parents and children are immediately greeted by welcoming, friendly faces. Children separate from their parents confidently and enter the playrooms happy and ready for their day.

Established in 1945Two Cheltenham locationsSpecialist teachers (French, Music)Outdoor learning focusedExperienced and qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Fees vary depending on the sessions booked, with sibling and full-time discounts available. Government funding is stretched across fifty-one weeks of the year. Families can opt into additional services to cover freshly prepared meals, snacks, consumables, and specialist-led activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • 15 hours funding (stretched)£11.18 / hour
  • 30 hours funding (stretched)£22.35 / hour

Good to know

  • Fees are invoiced monthly in advance on the 25th and due by the 10th.
  • Eight weeks' notice is required for session alterations, cancellations, or booking reductions.
  • Sibling and full-time discounts apply only to the unfunded and additional services portions of fees.
  • Government funding is stretched across 51 weeks of the year.
  • Additional services cover meals, snacks, creative materials, and specialist sessions like French, Music, and Forest School.
  • Extra sessions can be booked subject to availability.

Key facts

Age range

3 months until Reception

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Berkhampstead Day Nursery (Pittville Circus), Cheltenham

Last inspected 27 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
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 thrive in this nursery, which provides a nurturing environment for children under two years old. At drop-off times, parents and children are immediately greeted by welcoming, friendly faces. Children separate from their parents confidently and enter the playrooms happy and ready for their day.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are highly motivated to provide a welcoming, nurturing, high-quality learning environment.
  • Staff work hard to support staff in their roles, providing regular opportunities for professional development.
  • Staff provide an environment that is rich with language, narrating alongside children's play and using all opportunities to develop communication.
  • The key-person system is well established, with staff knowing their key children very well and working closely with parents for smooth transitions.
  • Staff integrate children into the wider community through regular walks and visits to a local care home.

Areas to develop

  • 1consistently teach children of the importance of good hygiene practices and support them to manage their own personal hygiene, such as wiping their nose
  • 2improve organisation during mealtimes to support children to understand the expectations and enhance their engagement.
Inspection #10299434 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak of the 'outstanding' staff and support their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who require extra help are well supported. Staff quickly identify gaps in learning and work closely with parents and relevant agencies to make referrals and create strategies to help to close gaps in development. Staff engage children in individualised activities and encourage language.

Outdoor space

No information found about outdoor space and physical play.

Inspection history

Date: July 2012

  • June 2023Good
  • July 2012Good

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