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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Jabberwocky Day Nursery # Jabberwocky Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 28 Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, CHELTENHAM, GL52 8DT · Gloucestershire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Jabberwocky Day Nursery, located in Bishop's Cleeve near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year, this all-year setting ensures consistent care and learning. Since its registration in 2006, the nursery has focused on a curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge, offering personalised learning experiences. The latest Ofsted report, dated 11th September 2023, rates the nursery as 'Good' overall, highlighting the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The nursery is particularly strong in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with managers and staff undergoing relevant training to provide tailored support that ensures all children make good progress. Staff are adept at fostering communication skills, using sounds, words, and signs with babies, and encouraging toddlers to recall stories and express emotions. Outdoor learning is a key feature, where children engage their imaginations and develop physical skills, whether riding tricycles or learning to use pipettes with staff encouragement. Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, noting their children's good progress. The dedicated team ensures a safe and nurturing environment, with robust safeguarding procedures and effective supervision. What it's like Children are happily greeted by familiar staff and settle quickly into activities. Staff plan an exciting curriculum based on children's existing knowledge, providing personalised learning and support for all children, including those with SEND. Children are confident and motivated learners, developing physically and making connections with words. Good Ofsted rating Personalised learning Strong SEND support Focus on communication Engaging outdoor play Supportive staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jabberwocky Day Nursery Last inspected 11 September 2023 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 are happily greeted by familiar staff and settle quickly into activities. Staff plan an exciting curriculum based on children's existing knowledge, providing personalised learning and support for all children, including those with SEND. Children are confident and motivated learners, developing physically and making connections with words. Inspector highlights - Staff focus on developing children's communication, using sounds, words, and signs with babies and encouraging toddlers to recall stories and discuss emotions. - Staff provide activities linked to children's interests, such as farm-themed play after a visit to a farm park, extending vocabulary and building early mathematical skills. - Staff are good role models, reminding children about sharing and taking turns, and encouraging independence. - Leaders and managers ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities, supervise children well, and build good relationships with parents. - Outdoors, children use their imagination and develop physical skills, with staff joining in play and encouraging confidence. Areas to develop - 1 improve the way that staff plan for changes in the routine to make sure that children's learning is not interrupted and they can engage fully with group activities such as songs and story time - 2 build on staff interactions with children to make sure children are given enough time to think and respond. Inspection #10291024 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230251) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jabberwocky Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10291024 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230251)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330720) 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 28 Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, CHELTENHAM, GL52 8DT Opening hours 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year [© 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#/-2.06116/51.94293/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CHELTENHAM - [Day nurseries in CHELTENHAM](/search?q=CHELTENHAM) - [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=jabberwocky-day-nursery-gl52-8dt-ey330720) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents talk about how friendly and helpful managers and staff are. > They say that their children are making good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff recognise when children may need additional support. They seek suitable training and interventions to make sure children have personalised learning that helps them learn well. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Outdoor space Outdoors, children use their imagination and develop physical skills. Toddlers ride on tricycles and sit-in cars, balancing well and pushing wheeled toys with their feet. Staff join in the play and show older children how to use pipettes, helping children gain confidence in their abilities. ## Parent Reviews of Jabberwocky Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK1LRr_OB7jfsJQWk6TGEjcP34th6jit6TVyf0FSrtBkrDqRg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sophie Rudd 4 months ago Incredible nursery, couldnt praise them enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT204d1IyVjRhRWQyTlVSMWFIaFRPWG8xVGtnM1JtYxAB!2m1!1s0x48711c23d1ed3585:0x68d7d1741781c53d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfRhY__fuq6-Lg6cNL1xyr9XN8Vj0HGn62b908uH1s-JtsMA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ted Guest a year ago Nothing but praise for the care my son has had here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnLXVmZ2xRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711c23d1ed3585:0x68d7d1741781c53d) Reviews from Google for Jabberwocky Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7554737196478088509&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: September 2009 - September 2023 Good - April 2023 Inadequate - August 2017 Good - September 2014 Good - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Jabberwocky Day Nursery ### What size of nursery is Jabberwocky Day Nursery? ### What do parents value about Jabberwocky Day Nursery? ### How does Jabberwocky Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Jabberwocky Day Nursery take babies? ### Which funded hours does Jabberwocky Day Nursery accept? ## About the setting Jabberwocky Day Nursery registered in 2006 and is located in Bishop's Cleeve, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The nursery operates each weekday from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The setting employs 16 staff members, 15 of whom work with children; qualifications range from level 2 to level 6. The nursery receives funding for funded early education for children aged two, three, and four years old. 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