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Chipmunks Day Nursery in Gloucester

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Rance Pitch, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8AE · Gloucestershire
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Chipmunks Day Nursery in Gloucester provides 'Childcare on non-domestic premises' for children aged 0 to 4 years. Registered with Ofsted on 23/07/2024, the nursery has a capacity for 72 children and operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:45.

The setting is located at Rance Pitch, Upton St. Leonards, GL4 8AE. Leaders at Chipmunks Day Nursery have securely designed a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that prioritises children's communication, confidence, independence, and readiness for their next stage in learning.

The curriculum is consistently built upon children's interests and existing knowledge, with leaders effectively monitoring development over time to ensure it remains responsive and meaningful. Children benefit from consistently purposeful learning opportunities across both indoor and outdoor environments, with a strong emphasis on imaginative play and language development.

The nursery fosters warm and nurturing relationships between staff and children, helping even the youngest learners to settle quickly. Staff's sensitive support during transitions and routines builds a sense of security, and an inclusive approach ensures all children's individual needs are understood and addressed, promoting their participation and well-being.

What it's like

Children experience warm, nurturing relationships with staff and settle quickly into the daily routines of the nursery. They show confidence in exploring the environment and engaging in activities that reflect their interests. Children enjoy learning and are eager to join in activities, developing confidence, communication skills and independence through a curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. They learn to cooperate with others and develop positive social skills in an inclusive environment that values their different backgrounds and experiences.

Broad curriculumPurposeful learningImaginative playNurturing environmentInclusive approach

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 17:45

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chipmunks Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 May 2026

What it's like to attend

Children experience warm, nurturing relationships with staff and settle quickly into the daily routines of the nursery. They show confidence in exploring the environment and engaging in activities that reflect their interests. Children enjoy learning and are eager to join in activities, developing confidence, communication skills and independence through a curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. They learn to cooperate with others and develop positive social skills in an inclusive environment that values their different backgrounds and experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders securely design a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that focuses on children's communication, confidence, independence and readiness for their next stage in learning.
  • Children benefit from consistently purposeful learning opportunities provided by staff across the indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Babies experience warm, responsive interactions that securely support their early communication and emotional security.
  • Children generally make secure progress from their starting points and develop the knowledge and skills needed for their next stage in learning.
  • Children develop increasing independence through daily routines, including collecting coats, serving meals and managing transitions.
  • Children are welcomed into an inclusive environment where they and their families feel valued.
  • Leaders generally demonstrate a clear understanding of the setting's strengths and priorities for improvement.
  • Leaders support staff wellbeing appropriately through regular supervisions, appraisals and one-to-one discussions.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen the consistency of hygiene routines, including prompt attention to children's personal care, to further support their comfort and wellbeing.
  • 2Leaders should review the organisation of mealtime and transition routines so that children are consistently able to begin activities without unnecessary waiting, to help sustain their engagement and promote their wellbeing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children are welcomed into an inclusive environment where they and their families feel valued. They benefit from staff gathering detailed information before they start, including their routines, backgrounds and any additional needs. This helps children settle well and ensures their individual needs are understood from the outset. Children experience timely support because leaders work closely with parents and external professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and the local authority. This joint approach helps children access appropriate strategies when concerns are identified and ensures their progress is monitored effectively. Leaders work with external agencies, such as the local authority, to make thoughtful adaptations to the environment. For instance, children benefit from calm spaces, visual timetables and other visual aids. This helps to support their communication and emotional regulation. Children take part in meaningful activities that staff adapt to meet their needs.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from consistently purposeful learning opportunities provided by staff across the indoor and outdoor environments. Physical skills are developed through climbing, balancing, water play, and outdoor exploration. Children enthusiastically engage in activities such as the mud kitchen and water play.

EAL / language support

Children who need additional help also achieve well because inclusive approaches enable them to take part fully. Visual prompts and simplified routines reduce barriers to engagement, allowing children to participate successfully.

Parent Reviews of Chipmunks Day Nursery

5.0
(1)
Sarah Webb
2 years ago

This is an exceptional nursery where my child is thriving. The staff are simply wonderful and couldn’t ask for anything more, would highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 May 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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