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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch # Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Airthrie School, 27-29 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NY · Gloucestershire Number of places 33 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 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 Dean Close Little Trees aims to provide a nurturing and secure environment where children can thrive and prepare for future developmental stages. The nursery is part of the Dean Close Foundation, which ensures staff receive regular, high-quality training and benefit from shared best practices in early years education, childcare, nutrition, and pedagogical research. This commitment to ongoing professional development helps create a rich and stimulating atmosphere for children to grow and learn. What it's like The nursery uses open-plan indoor play spaces effectively, allowing for mixed-age group activities where older children model skills for younger ones. Outdoors, children benefit from access to the exciting play equipment on the school site as well as their own outdoor area, fostering physical development and imaginative play. Nurturing Environment Part of Dean Close Foundation High-Quality Staff Training ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.deancloselittletrees.co.uk/post-details/~board/little-trees-newsposts/post/dean-close-little-trees-celebrates-double-top-20-achievement-for-welsh-nurseries) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Last inspected 21 March 2022 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 The nursery uses open-plan indoor play spaces effectively, allowing for mixed-age group activities where older children model skills for younger ones. Outdoors, children benefit from access to the exciting play equipment on the school site as well as their own outdoor area, fostering physical development and imaginative play. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff know children well and use home interests to plan stimulating activities. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language development, including using home languages and signs. - Children's behaviour is good; they share, take turns, and concentrate well. - Children feel safe and secure, engaging in activities and showing respect for others. - Staff encourage mathematical learning and self-help skills through play and routine activities. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of changes in the routine to make sure support for children helps them know what to do next - 2 make sure that staff notice and include children better in activities in ways that help them learn and develop further. Inspection #10231520 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182017) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10231520 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182017)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651879) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dean-close-little-trees-christchurch-gl50-2ny-2651879) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outdoors, children use the exciting play equipment on the school site as well as their own outdoor area. Older children build on their physical skills, navigate an indoor assault course, climb on a wooden pirate ship, and play football. Younger children explore percussion instruments and listen to environmental sounds, with staff making links to nursery rhymes. Inspection history Most recent inspection 21 March 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182017) ## Frequently asked about Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch ### How did Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How can Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch be contacted? ### What ages of children does Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch look after? ### What curriculum approach is used at Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch. - [ 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 0.2 mi ### Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Lansdown Cheltenham · GL50 2LR 4.1(16 reviews) ](/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-lansdown-gl50-2lr-ey553141) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Brightlands Day Nursery Cheltenham · GL50 3ED ](/nursery/brightlands-day-nursery-gl50-3ed-101614) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8JP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-pips-nursery-gl51-8jp-ey486496) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### St Gregorys Child Care Trust Cheltenham · GL50 3QG ](/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-gl50-3qg-ey267801) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham Cheltenham · GL50 3QG 4.8(46 reviews) ](/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-gl50-3qg-ey320769) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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