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Brightlands Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·107 St. Georges Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3ED · Gloucestershire
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Little Adventures Nursery Cheltenham, formerly known as Brightlands Day Nursery, offers high-quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Located on St George’s Road, this nursery provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

As a part of the multi-award-winning Little Adventures Nursery group, it benefits from central leadership and quality assurance, ensuring consistently high standards of care, safeguarding, and early education. The nursery focuses on supporting children's early learning, development, and well-being through engaging indoor and outdoor spaces designed for learning through play.

They pride themselves on strong partnerships with families, maintaining open communication, and tailoring their approach to each child's individual needs and interests. The admissions process is thorough, beginning with an initial enquiry and offering recommended visits to experience the environment firsthand.

They also have a child-centred settling-in process, allowing children to gradually acclimate to the nursery with the support of a dedicated Key Person. Parents receive regular updates, photos, and messages via the Famly app, keeping them connected to their child's journey.

Little Adventures Nursery Cheltenham is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive start to every child’s learning adventure.

What it's like

Babies, toddlers and older children thrive at Brightlands Day Nursery, making good progress and enjoying play and learning. They receive a warm welcome from attentive staff, settling quickly and forming good relationships. Children are polite, well-behaved, and develop independence, confidence and early literacy skills, benefiting from a tailored curriculum based on their needs and interests.

High-quality childcareChild-centred settling processPartnership with familiesEngaging indoor and outdoor spaces

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, and 8am to 5.30pm on Friday

Session types

Full Days: 8:00am - 6:00pm, AM half day: 8:00am - 1:00pm, PM half day: 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Early Start: 7:30am - 8:00am

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brightlands Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 April 2023 · Linda Witts

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

Babies, toddlers and older children thrive at Brightlands Day Nursery, making good progress and enjoying play and learning. They receive a warm welcome from attentive staff, settling quickly and forming good relationships. Children are polite, well-behaved, and develop independence, confidence and early literacy skills, benefiting from a tailored curriculum based on their needs and interests.

Inspector highlights

  • The owners are passionate about providing a high-quality provision and work tirelessly to foster a supportive environment for children, parents and staff.
  • Staff support children's language development very well, modelling language and using questioning to encourage older children's language and thinking skills.
  • Staff nurture children's independence very well, allowing them to choose toys, help tidy and serve themselves at mealtimes.
  • Children develop their early writing skills from a young age, making marks in sand and paint, and manipulating shaped paper.
  • The staff team has given greater focus to developing children's learning about technology, providing regular opportunities to use computers and programmable toys.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the programme for mathematics to build on children's existing mathematical awareness, so they learn complex shapes and gain greater confidence in completing simple calculations and counting
  • 2focus planning more effectively to maximise opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills in preparation for school.
Inspection #10279889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They feel well informed about their children's care, learning and development.

staff provide invaluable help to children who have medical needs and those who need extra support.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The owners and staff team know every child well. They use their knowledge of children's needs, interests and abilities successfully to tailor the curriculum and to provide the support the children need to develop their skills. Parents report that staff provide invaluable help to children who have medical needs and those who need extra support.

Outdoor space

Toddlers and older children have fun in the garden using resources. For example, two- and three-year-olds practise throwing and catching a ball. Older children ably pedal tandem tricycles and transport their friends at speed, showing great control and a lot of laughter as they negotiate the garden space.

Inspection history

Date: April 2009

  • May 2023Good
  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • August 2017Good
  • November 2016Requires improvement
  • May 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • November 2009Good
  • November 2009Good
  • May 2009Inadequate
  • April 2009Inadequate

Frequently asked about Brightlands Day Nursery

About the setting

Brightlands Day Nursery is privately owned and was registered in 1997. The nursery operates from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, and 8am to 5.30pm on Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There is a team of 19 staff, including the owner who manages the setting. 15 staff hold qualifications from level 2 to level 6 and four are working towards qualifications.

URN
101614
Registered person
Cupper, Alison May
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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