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Nursery Rhymes in Cheltenham

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.0(5 parent reviews) ·Peacecroft, Kidnappers Lane, Cheltenham, GL53 0NR · Gloucestershire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Nursery Rhymes Day Nursery, nestled in a serene rural setting near Cheltenham, offers high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged 0-5. The nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment where every child can grow and thrive.

Their philosophy centres around learning through play, with activities carefully planned and tailored to each child's age and individual needs. The experienced and qualified staff at Nursery Rhymes are committed to fostering individual growth and preparing children for their future schooling.

The nursery boasts bright, airy playrooms and a large, safe garden that encourages exploration and outdoor learning, rain or shine, as they provide appropriate outdoor gear. They focus on delivering a comprehensive experience that supports children's development in a warm and secure atmosphere.

The management team champions an ambitious and supportive approach, ensuring consistent, excellent early education and care. Nursery Rhymes prides itself on a child-centric approach, ensuring each child thrives, gains confidence, and develops crucial skills.

They also offer nutritious meals prepared fresh daily and provide essential items like nappies and nappy cream.

Our ethos

Nursery Rhymes Day Nursery's philosophy centres around learning through play, with activities tailored to each child's age and individual needs. They pride themselves on a child-centric approach, aiming for each child to thrive, gain confidence, and develop crucial skills in a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment. The nursery is committed to fostering individual growth and preparing children for their future schooling.

What it's like

Children arrive with beaming smiles to a warm welcome from staff at this rural setting. Babies reach out for staff and snuggle in for cuddles when leaving parents. Children learn how to be kind to animals and living things, and staff skilfully support their play and learning.

Rural SettingChild-led ApproachOutdoor Learning FocusIndividualised Care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks are provided, including morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and high tea. All food is freshly prepared on-site, and special dietary requirements are catered for. Breakfast is not provided.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm. Closed on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nursery Rhymes

Last inspected 21 February 2022

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 with beaming smiles to a warm welcome from staff at this rural setting. Babies reach out for staff and snuggle in for cuddles when leaving parents. Children learn how to be kind to animals and living things, and staff skilfully support their play and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive with beaming smiles to a warm welcome.
  • Relationships are warm, open and caring, positively impacting behaviour and emotional well-being.
  • Staff plan and provide activities that reflect children's interests and build on what they know.
  • Children learn how to keep themselves healthy during mealtimes and with good hygiene practices.
  • Leaders have developed a strong, inclusive curriculum based on children's interests, with mathematics as a particular strength.

Areas to develop

  • 1further review the organisation of the toddler room to ensure a well-planned learning environment
  • 2implement existing action plans in a more timely manner to maximise children's learning
  • 3support staff to model the correct pronunciation of letter sounds to children, to further support early reading skills.
Inspection #10124361 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are skilfully supported and make good progress. The setting provides intervention at the earliest opportunity, and staff understand and support individual needs well, including using board games to develop cooperative play and support children uncomfortable in large groups.

Outdoor space

The report does not contain specific information about how children use outdoor space.

Parent Reviews of Nursery Rhymes

4.0
(5)
Hannah Barnett
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery, very friendly staff, very good communications, lots of activities and space for the children to play.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2016

  • February 2022Good
  • July 2016Outstanding

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