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Edward Bears Private Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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4.5(39 parent reviews) ·64 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1ES · Gloucestershire
Number of places
71 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Edward Bears Private Daycare in Cirencester provides a warm, stimulating environment for children from birth to five years old, focusing on holistic development. Drawing inspiration from modern educational philosophies like Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Steiner, and Te Whāriki, the nursery implements the Curiosity Approach pedagogy.

This approach encourages play-based learning driven by children's natural interests, utilising natural and real-life objects to foster imagination, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The dedicated team of qualified educators provides personalised care, ensuring each child feels valued and supported.

The nursery aims to build strong relationships with families, offering various opportunities for parental involvement and promoting inclusivity and diversity through its curriculum and multicultural resources. Additionally, Edward Bears prioritises health and nutrition, providing balanced, nutritious meals prepared on-site by professional kitchen staff in a 5-star facility.

Acquired by Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools in September 2025, Edward Bears maintains its name, manager, and staff, benefiting from the support of the larger organisation.

Our ethos

Edward Bears Private Daycare is inspired by modern educational philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Steiner, and Te Whāriki, and implements the Curiosity Approach pedagogy. This approach supports play-based learning guided by children's interests, using natural and real-life objects to develop imagination, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The nursery is committed to holistic development, personalised care, and building strong relationships with families.

What it's like

Children form secure attachments with the kind and caring staff, who understand their individual needs and know their families well. They are curious and confidently explore the carefully planned, calm learning environment. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that builds progressively on children's prior learning and interests, helping children to make strong progress across all areas of learning.

Curiosity Approach pedagogyHolistic development5-star food hygiene ratingExperienced nursery managerAward-winning nursery

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00 (Daycare); Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (Office)

Food

Balanced, nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site by professional kitchen staff in a 5-star facility

Age range

Birth to 5 years old

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Edward Bears Private Daycare

Last inspected 8 August 2025

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

Children form secure attachments with the kind and caring staff, who understand their individual needs and know their families well. They are curious and confidently explore the carefully planned, calm learning environment. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that builds progressively on children's prior learning and interests, helping children to make strong progress across all areas of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form secure attachments with staff and confidently explore the learning environment.
  • Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on prior learning and interests.
  • Babies benefit from sensory-rich experiences and support for early communication skills.
  • Children develop strong independence skills that support their readiness for school.
  • Staff build strong partnerships with parents, offering workshops and social events.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's interactions during play activities to provide children with even more challenge to build on their thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills
  • 2support staff to explain the purpose and benefits of everyday routines and activities to help children gain an even better understanding of their value and how it supports their learning, development and well-being.
Inspection #10414908 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents provide highly positive feedback, praising staff's personalised support, clear communication and the nurturing, family-like atmosphere.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and know their families well. Staff ensure that children are fully prepared and confident for each stage of their nursery journey.

Outdoor space

Staff prioritise children's safety and well-being through consistent routines and vigilant care, monitoring the ultra violet rating and ensuring children wear hats all year round to protect them from the sun, with staff always wearing hats themselves when outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Edward Bears Private Daycare

4.5
(39)
Lara Daniels
6 months ago

We are so beyond happy with our experience at Edward Bears. Our daughter has been in two classes now and is thriving. She always comes home in the happiest mood and tells us all about her lovely days. The staff are always smiley and professional, and very caring. Thank you!

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Laura Taylor
a year ago

My 3 year old son has been at Edward Bears since he was 14 months old and he has really thrived there. He is now in Oaks and his toilet training has improved significantly. He has made so many friends and grown in confidence, particularly with his social skills and vocabulary. The staff have been really attentive and have encouraged his independence. I would recommend the nursery to someone wanting a good foundation to their child's early years development.

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Clauds “ClaudsB” B
a year ago

I have 3 children, my eldest who attended Edward Bears from 9 months old who is now in school. My other child is currently in the nursery and my youngest is due to start in the next couple of weeks. My older 2 have LOVED every second at Edward Bears. They love the friends they have made, their key workers and the food! (Which is always a bonus) If I have ever had any concerns or queries I have been reassured and responded to with answers almost immediately. The nursery is clean and has amazing facilities for the children to enjoy with super friendly staff.

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Madeleine Dearsley
a year ago

My child started here in September this year. It's been nothing but a pleasure to see him develop, the way he's come on since starting has been incredible. It is a nervous time for a Mum to send her first born to nursery but I really did not need to worry. The communication from the setting is fantastic, you always get speedy responses to any queries. I looked at other Nursery's in the area and Edward Bears stood out a mile off. It's spotless, they have a separate little room for them to nap in so they don't get disturbed and a large private car park. It's a joy sending my Son here and I look forward to many more happy years.

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Suzanne Borg
a year ago

I have two children in the setting and I am very happy with our overall experience. Both children are flourishing in all their milestones and behaviours and I know that Edward Bears play a part in this. All the employees are fabulous and really take the time to get to know the parents. I would recommend Edward Bears to anyone looking for a nursery place.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 August 2025

Good

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

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