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Nursery Rhymes # Nursery Rhymes in Cheltenham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Setting Child-led Approach Outdoor Learning Focus Individualised 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nursery Rhymes Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10124361 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180028)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484332) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://nurseryrhymes-daynursery.co.uk/) Peacecroft, Kidnappers Lane, Cheltenham, GL53 0NR [© 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#/-2.0895/51.87664/14) [](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=nursery-rhymes-gl53-0nr-ey484332) ## 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 - 1 further review the organisation of the toddler room to ensure a well-planned learning environment - 2 implement existing action plans in a more timely manner to maximise children's learning - 3 support staff to model the correct pronunciation of letter sounds to children, to further support early reading skills. Inspection #10124361 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180028) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUnUeuOkHq7LTujP5gdV9FiofdLjP9HxWVIldGehL9P5uKttuw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Hannah Barnett 2 years ago Wonderful nursery, very friendly staff, very good communications, lots of activities and space for the children to play. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqaEotVXVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b00253ead75:0x555ebd6725ac4b6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU-U6hz6d15lQfTnIdO5cy5jNjC3BoCO2Vwgke2k1pIDKjgYXFE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tom 3 years ago 💀💀💀 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoN09EYk13EAE!2m1!1s0x48711b00253ead75:0x555ebd6725ac4b6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJItY5cgEMS6B5u6RwYgoYnbRAUeO-BFtxNqOcxLe9g2AV8TA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ian C. 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCOThQck1nEAE!2m1!1s0x48711b00253ead75:0x555ebd6725ac4b6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKNeWQ9WAiN1cYz6lfwSCpKLuMh1ZFUvqHXYs6fHOD3uCX4UA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kaitlin Vaughan 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzczZicDNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48711b00253ead75:0x555ebd6725ac4b6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWujph_64HKKWIg3Qi3vKwvTIpAV4GFRm9s9puqHzir9tZtj0uJQw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) RealTGCHD 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnc3UzS1RBEAE!2m1!1s0x48711b00253ead75:0x555ebd6725ac4b6e) Reviews from Google for Nursery Rhymes. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6151562391746005870&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2016 - February 2022 Good - July 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Nursery Rhymes ### What is the staff team like at Nursery Rhymes? ### From what age does Nursery Rhymes accept children? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Nursery Rhymes accept? ### What are the opening hours at Nursery Rhymes? ### How can Nursery Rhymes be contacted? ### How is Nursery Rhymes classified by Ofsted? ### Where is Nursery Rhymes located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nursery Rhymes. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Partou Westfields Day Nursery & Pre-School Cheltenham · GL53 0DQ 4.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-westfields-day-nursery-pre-school-gl53-0dq-ey413626) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Naunton Park Pre-School Playgroup Cheltenham · GL53 7BJ 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/naunton-park-pre-school-playgroup-gl53-7bj-101499) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Winton House Private Day Nursey Cheltenham · GL51 3AU 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/winton-house-private-day-nursey-gl51-3au-2750845) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 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 1.3 mi ### Little Apples Day Nursery Cheltenham · GL53 7BY ](/nursery/little-apples-day-nursery-gl53-7by-ey423938) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Angel Day Nursery Cheltenham · GL53 7PX 4.5(16 reviews) ](/nursery/angel-day-nursery-gl53-7px-ey480940) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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