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Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery # Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW · Gloucestershire Number of places 60 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 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 Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery, operated by the Aspire Foundation, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years. Embedded within the community, the nursery benefits from its strong connection to Gardners Lane Primary School, sharing access to its Forest School and playing fields. The facility boasts three bright, spacious rooms – Caterpillars, Ladybirds, and Butterflies – each designed to cater to different developmental stages and encourage learning through play. Children have direct access to two outdoor areas equipped with mud kitchens, growing spaces, and a scramble stack, promoting exploration and physical activity. Further enriching the children's experience are an on-site Sensory Room and a Soft Play Area. The dedicated team, led by an experienced Early Years Lead, focuses on fostering communication, physical, social, and problem-solving skills, preparing children confidently for their next steps in education. The nursery operates during school term times, providing morning, afternoon, and full 'school day' sessions. What it's like Children settle well in this welcoming nursery. They are happy and show good attitudes to learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who speak English as an additional language, and those in receipt of additional funding. Forest School access Sensory Room and Soft Play Area Strong community and school links ## 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://aspirefoundation.org.uk/News/Free-Low-Cost-Baby-Groups-in-Gloucestershire-Chelt/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, term-time only. Sessions: 08:30-11:30am, 12:30-15:30pm, and 'School days' 08:30am-14:30pm. Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery Last inspected 17 April 2024 · Dominique Allotey 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 settle well in this welcoming nursery. They are happy and show good attitudes to learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who speak English as an additional language, and those in receipt of additional funding. Inspector highlights - Children settle well and show good attitudes to learning. - Staff get to know their key children well and reflect individual interests and next steps in learning. - Children have good opportunities to be physically active with access to a wide range of outdoor spaces. - Staff are kind and caring, prioritising children's well-being and fostering positive relationships. - Children build positive friendships, learn to take turns, and play collaboratively. Areas to develop - 1 provide tips and suggestions for parents of ways in which they can support their children's learning at home - 2 provide further opportunities to promote home cultures and backgrounds of children and their families to help children learn about similarities and differences between people and communities beyond their own. Inspection #10312310 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247444) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10312310 Lead inspector Dominique Allotey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247444)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474932) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=gardners-lane-children-centre-nursery-gl51-9jw-ey474932) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with other professionals to support all children, including those with SEND. Outdoor space Children have good opportunities to be physically active. They have access to a wide range of outdoor spaces that staff utilise well to develop children's physical skills and promote healthy lifestyles. Inspection history Date: September 2014 - April 2024 Good - April 2018 Good - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery ### What qualifications does the staff team have at Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery? ### How does the nursery approach early learning? ### What does the nursery do well for children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Happy Kids Education Centre Cheltenham · GL51 9EJ 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-gl51-9ej-ey556695) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8JP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-pips-nursery-gl51-8jp-ey486496) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### St Gregorys Child Care Trust Cheltenham · GL50 3QG ](/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-gl50-3qg-ey267801) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham Cheltenham · GL50 3QG 4.8(46 reviews) ](/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-gl50-3qg-ey320769) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8HY ](/nursery/rowanfield-children-s-centre-nursery-gl51-8hy-ey474927) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Brightlands Day Nursery Cheltenham · GL50 3ED ](/nursery/brightlands-day-nursery-gl50-3ed-101614) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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