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Chipmunks Day Nursery # Chipmunks Day Nursery in Gloucester Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 curriculum Purposeful learning Imaginative play Nurturing environment Inclusive 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 — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected 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 - 1 Leaders should strengthen the consistency of hygiene routines, including prompt attention to children's personal care, to further support their comfort and wellbeing. - 2 Leaders 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. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305359) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chipmunks Day Nursery Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305359)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2796687) 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 Rance Pitch, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8AE [© 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#/-2.20066/51.83202/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gloucester - [Day nurseries in Gloucester](/search?q=Gloucester) - [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=chipmunks-day-nursery-gl4-8ae-2796687) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU2_nkn52kzUJXcwu_ObRIev9UwE5O65hsrdSLibSjXlEPVH5Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0NkpyVnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48710589fb02fb55:0x9246c586531b407f) Reviews from Google for Chipmunks Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10540329158617809023&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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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