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Little Pips Nursery # Little Pips Nursery in Cheltenham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Provision Year-round care Freshly prepared meals Community 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-olds 15 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 - 1 strengthen 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 - 2 support staff to adapt the learning environment and their teaching strategies to better meet children's individual needs. Inspection #10376159 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274522) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pips Nursery Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10376159 Lead inspector Holly Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274522)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486496) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-pips-nursery-gl51-8jp-ey486496) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLjJy7T_PrYRzzYTY2YVU3VcjjyQRVxA_f4iqKNGlMkdGIGUw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hanaa Winich a year ago Very professional and beautiful nursery and team thank you for looking after my baby 🥰❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIM3VMT2lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b7659ce8d33:0xef071146934b062e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVcUZ47LpKVvOOVOXjQQacXFIWOtSlVTcrYXFSGtBmeOzHOPC6l=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Richard O'Neill 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqMk4yWERREAE!2m1!1s0x48711b7659ce8d33:0xef071146934b062e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU8pyI8p6JmOt49Gkgrnga01qyTG1yAuOxvRBduIuHiUPT3ZwbI3g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Juta Zorubiene 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncnFtQ213RRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b7659ce8d33:0xef071146934b062e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLycOrSspcPO8-I8PxNV-nibohO51OKhgNNnmzqQDt3pXDlNQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Roman 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3M05hOWdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b7659ce8d33:0xef071146934b062e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLJb0yWkqMF6o178WyVM_7E9vgeDs31ZahZQ00iRcEYU-Cpcg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sophie Self 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cEpyRThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b7659ce8d33:0xef071146934b062e) Reviews from Google for Little Pips Nursery. 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