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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Little Smarties # Little Smarties in Cheltenham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Two Cedars, Fairmount Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AQ · Gloucestershire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Smarties, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years in Cheltenham, has been providing exceptional care since its registration with Ofsted in 2005. The nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, all year round. It proudly implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a strong foundation for children's development. The setting is particularly adept at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering individualised care, accessing external professional support, and even self-funding specialist therapies. Leaders are dedicated advocates for all children, ensuring an inclusive environment where every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive. Little Smarties also places a significant emphasis on physical development and outdoor learning, with a large garden space offering exciting and challenging activities. This commitment to holistic development, alongside strong parent partnerships and a focus on communication, ensures children are well-prepared for their transition to school and beyond. What it's like Children at this nursery are expertly supported by caring and committed staff who prioritise their emotional and physical wellbeing, benefiting from a nurturing environment. They engage enthusiastically in a curriculum that helps them practice and build on skills, developing strong friendships and excellent manners. Children achieve consistently well, becoming confident communicators with rich vocabularies who are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Strong progress Excellent communication Positive attitudes Nurturing relationships Thoughtful curriculum Physical development priority ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Smarties Last inspected 18 February 2026 What it's like to attend Children at this nursery are expertly supported by caring and committed staff who prioritise their emotional and physical wellbeing, benefiting from a nurturing environment. They engage enthusiastically in a curriculum that helps them practice and build on skills, developing strong friendships and excellent manners. Children achieve consistently well, becoming confident communicators with rich vocabularies who are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Inspector highlights - Children make excellent progress across all areas of learning and demonstrate high levels of focus and enthusiasm. - Children's communication and language achievement is a particular strength, with older children confidently creating detailed conversations and younger children learning new words and signs. - Children behave very well and demonstrate consistently positive attitudes toward their learning in a harmonious and happy atmosphere. - Relationships between practitioners and children are a significant strength, with secure, caring, and calm relationships fostering happy and settled children. - Leaders embed a thoughtfully considered curriculum that supports children's ongoing development across all areas of learning. - Physical development is a priority, with exciting outdoor activities planned for all ages. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of all children. Inspection #10119178 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300654) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Smarties Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10119178 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300654)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319325) 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 Two Cedars, Fairmount Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AQ [© 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#/-2.10374/51.8968/14) [](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=little-smarties-gl51-7aq-ey319325) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provision for inclusion is exceptionally strong and is supported by passionate leaders and staff who offer individualised, expert support. They effectively identify and address barriers to learning through a graduated approach, using their extensive knowledge to observe children and highlight developmental gaps. External professional support is accessed for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and additional funding is used strategically to foster progress. Leaders are dedicated advocates who self-fund specialist therapy, adapt the environment, and provide targeted one-to-one support. A specially designed sensory space is available for children who prefer sensory learning. Leaders attend multi-agency meetings and provide extensive family support, ensuring children receive the teaching and care they need to succeed and make optimal progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Physical health is prioritised through well-planned outdoor activities in a large garden space. Children recognise the effects of exercise, enthusiastically performing star jumps and noticing their warm breath. They enjoy physical challenges in the well-resourced garden, pushing each other on swings and negotiating climbing walls. EAL / language support High-quality teaching is expertly adapted for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff provide one-to-one support and use visual aids to ensure the curriculum is inclusive and accessible to every child, aiding early communication. ## Parent Reviews of Little Smarties 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIZ_9DN09laH7eNw0aHQa9Nw_bYDn0kzkP54k4DwB-E-GrGZQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Isobelle Hume a month ago It’s amazing there and the staff are your lovely, caring, friendly and kind [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWeWVUaElVRXBNWkZNeVJrZGhZWE41TVVsTVEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b12d20e944d:0xac5c7ee646beb553) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL3Um1KJUCH745rz8tDrRfYkzXKW4I39McNHdLW6aDT9FuoAQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Osa 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JeFdWUkZNbFJyVEVzdGRXMUNNR0ZyVTJaWlVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b12d20e944d:0xac5c7ee646beb553) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJKn8zibVxtbcnfkQWZfT9qQz7Ka_jHryNeQRgXFbTwN_lrZg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jonathan Chopper 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEa0xLbVZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48711b12d20e944d:0xac5c7ee646beb553) Reviews from Google for Little Smarties. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12419941399875466579&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - May 2020 Outstanding - July 2014 Outstanding - March 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Smarties ### What are the opening hours at Little Smarties? ### How does Little Smarties support children learning English as an additional language? ### How does Little Smarties support children with SEND? ### What stands out about Little Smarties? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Smarties. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Lansdown Cheltenham · GL50 2LR 4.1(16 reviews) ](/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-lansdown-gl50-2lr-ey553141) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Cheltenham · GL50 2NY ](/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-christchurch-gl50-2ny-2651879) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Winton House Private Day Nursey Cheltenham · GL51 3AU 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/winton-house-private-day-nursey-gl51-3au-2750845) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8HY ](/nursery/rowanfield-children-s-centre-nursery-gl51-8hy-ey474927) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Puddles Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 7SU ](/nursery/puddles-nursery-gl51-7su-ey343475) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### My Ohana Nursery Cheltenham Cheltenham · GL51 7SJ 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/my-ohana-nursery-cheltenham-gl51-7sj-ey483802) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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