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Little Pips Nursery in Cheltenham

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·5-7 Arle Avenue, CHELTENHAM, GL51 8JP · Gloucestershire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

" This provision, which all fees cover except funded hours, encompasses freshly prepared meals, non-food consumables like craft supplies and gifts for special occasions, and various activities such as local outings and visits from community groups. The nursery operates year-round to assist working parents with continuous care.

They are committed to delivering high-quality and consistent service, supplementing the statutory government funding with additional activities and resources. Full details on their sessions and fees are accessible through the nursery office.

They also highlight the availability of fully funded places for those who qualify, encouraging parents to contact the Nursery Manager for further information.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and engage in chosen play, behaving well and adhering to the nursery's golden rules. Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum prioritising interactions and independence, supporting language development and curiosity through meaningful discussions.

Enhanced ProvisionYear-round careFreshly prepared mealsCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Fees include enhanced provision for standard non-funded hours. If private hours are needed after funding to complete a day, they are charged on an hourly basis. A voluntary hourly charge is applied to funded hours to cover the cost of the enhanced provision.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Standard fees include the nursery's Enhanced Provision.
  • Government funding covers statutory provision only.
  • A voluntary Additional Service Charge is applied to funded hours to access enhanced provision.
  • Private hours after funding that make up part of a day are billed hourly.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Pips Nursery

Last inspected 12 March 2025 · Holly Smith

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 arrive happy and engage in chosen play, behaving well and adhering to the nursery's golden rules. Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum prioritising interactions and independence, supporting language development and curiosity through meaningful discussions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children behave well and use their 'kind hands'.
  • Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum that prioritises children's interactions and independence skills.
  • Babies benefit from reassuring cuddles as staff gently sing familiar songs and rock them in their arms.
  • Young children display a love of stories and rhymes and spend time independently looking at story books.
  • Older children show kindness and consideration to their younger peers.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen children's planned next steps in learning to make sure they are precise and developmentally appropriate to help them make the best possible progress in their learning
  • 2support staff to adapt the learning environment and their teaching strategies to better meet children's individual needs.
Inspection #10376159 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery, expressing appreciation for the staff and children's positive relationships with their key person.

They value the regular feedback on their children's experiences at the nursery and the guidance provided to support their learning at home.

Parents highlight the support their children receive in preparing for the transition to school, such as through the 'pre-school graduate scheme'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide targeted support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they receive the necessary help to make the progress they are capable of. They make timely referrals and collaborate with parents and external agencies, such as the inclusion team, to ensure consistent support. Additional funding is effectively used to meet children's individual needs by purchasing resources that reflect their interests.

Outdoor space

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 Little Pips Nursery

5.0
(5)
Hanaa Winich
a year ago

Very professional and beautiful nursery and team thank you for looking after my baby 🥰❤️

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Inspection history

Date: January 2016

  • March 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • January 2016Good

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