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Brightlands Day Nursery # Brightlands Day Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 childcare Child-centred settling process Partnership with families Engaging 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brightlands Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10279889 Lead inspector Linda Witts Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217704)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101614) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://littleadventuresnursery.com/nursery/cheltenham/) 107 St. Georges Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3ED Opening hours Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, and 8am to 5.30pm on Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.08469/51.90014/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Cheltenham - [Day nurseries in Cheltenham](/search?q=Cheltenham) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brightlands-day-nursery-gl50-3ed-101614) 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 - 1 develop 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 - 2 focus planning more effectively to maximise opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills in preparation for school. Inspection #10279889 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217704) ## 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 2023 Good - April 2023 Good - August 2017 Good - August 2017 Good - November 2016 Requires improvement - May 2013 Good - April 2013 Good - November 2009 Good - November 2009 Good - May 2009 Inadequate - April 2009 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Brightlands Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does Brightlands Day Nursery have? ### What is Brightlands Day Nursery working on developing? ### From what age does Brightlands Day Nursery accept children? ### How are meals and food handled at Brightlands Day Nursery? ### How many places does Brightlands Day Nursery have? ## 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brightlands Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### St Gregorys Child Care Trust Cheltenham · GL50 3QG ](/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-gl50-3qg-ey267801) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham Cheltenham · GL50 3QG 4.8(46 reviews) ](/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-gl50-3qg-ey320769) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Christ Church \[Cheltenham\] Pre-School Playgroup Cheltenham · GL50 2JH 4.5(73 reviews) ](/nursery/christ-church-cheltenham-pre-school-playgroup-gl50-2jh-101464) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Cheltenham · GL50 2NY ](/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-christchurch-gl50-2ny-2651879) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8JP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-pips-nursery-gl51-8jp-ey486496) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hickory Dickorys Day Nursery Cheltenham · GL50 1JS 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/hickory-dickorys-day-nursery-ltd-gl50-1js-ey471709) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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