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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Polly's Day Nursery # Polly's Day Nursery in Stroud (GL6) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2019) · Brownshill Road, Brownshill, Stroud, GL6 8AS · Gloucestershire Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2019 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Polly's Day Nursery, part of the Dean Close Little Trees family, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment where children can develop strong roots and foundations for their future. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's healthy and happy growth, preparing them for the next stages of childhood with warmth, love, and dedicated support. As a branch of the Dean Close Foundation, Polly's Day Nursery benefits from robust and regular high-quality training for its staff. This training encompasses all essential areas of early years education, including childcare expertise, nutrition, and current research-based pedagogical approaches. The nursery emphasises a child-led approach to learning, with activities designed to foster confidence, curiosity, and happiness. They engage children in diverse educational experiences, such as exploring geography through pen pal projects between Stroud and Australia, which helps children learn about different cultures, time zones, and travel. The staff are committed to creating an environment where families feel truly part of the community, regularly celebrating milestones and fostering a supportive atmosphere for both children and parents. Polly's Day Nursery aims to provide a comprehensive and enriching early education experience, ensuring every child thrives. Our ethos At Little Trees we aim to give all our children the strongest roots and foundations so that every child in our care may grow and develop healthily and happily. Within a nurturing and safe environment filled with warmth, love and support, we dedicate ourselves to helping every child develop and prepare for the next stage in their childhood. What it's like Children thrive and thoroughly enjoy their time at this nurturing nursery. Staff offer an inspiring range of activities that capture children's interests and help them develop a positive attitude to learning. Nurturing Environment Child-led Learning Strong Foundations Part of Dean Close Foundation High-quality Staff Training ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.deancloselittletrees.co.uk/further-info/funded-childcare) ## Key facts Age range Babies and young children Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Polly's Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2019 Inspection no. 10119150 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50143304)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101536) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=polly-s-day-nursery-gl6-8as-101536) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Polly's Day Nursery Last inspected 5 December 2019 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive and thoroughly enjoy their time at this nurturing nursery. Staff offer an inspiring range of activities that capture children's interests and help them develop a positive attitude to learning. Inspector highlights - The highly motivated and dedicated staff work exceptionally well together to sustain the excellent quality of the provision. - Staff know the children in the nursery exceptionally well and treat them as unique individuals. Staff have an excellent knowledge of the curriculum and an exceptionally good understanding about how they can help children progress effectively. - Children develop exceptional communication and language skills as they play and interact with each other and the staff. - Staff are excellent role models and teach children fundamental life skills. Children are exceptionally well behaved and are polite and considerate towards others. - Children are supported exceptionally well in their well-being. Staff focus strongly on supporting children's emotional development throughout the nursery. Inspection #10119150 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50143304) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are highly complimentary about the care provided and the progress their children make in the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision During thorough settling-in processes, staff find out as much as possible about each child's needs and what they can already do before they start in the nursery. Staff make highly effective use of this knowledge and use precise and accurate planning to support individual children's needs and interests exceptionally well. Outdoor space Children enjoy the outdoor area, which is stimulating and exciting for them to explore. The area is organised well so all ages of children can move around freely. Children flourish as they enjoy developing their imagination in the outdoor kitchen, planting areas and playhouse. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Polly's Day Nursery ### What curriculum approach does Polly's Day Nursery use? ### What are the fees at Polly's Day Nursery? ### How many places does Polly's Day Nursery have? ### How did Polly's Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Does Polly's Day Nursery take babies? ## About the setting Polly's Day Nursery registered in 1990 and is based in Brownshill, Gloucestershire. It is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year round. There is a team of 14 staff, including the owner. Of these, 11 are qualified to level 3 and two are qualified to level 2. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. URN 101536 Registered person Mr D Mead & Mrs A Mead Partnership Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Stroud Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Polly's Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Ridgeway Playgroup Bussage · GL6 8BB ](/nursery/ridgeway-playgroup-limited-gl6-8bb-ey342824) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### The Children of One End Street Stroud · GL5 1QG ](/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-gl5-1qg-ey400757) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Polly's Day Nursery Stroud · GL5 5EZ ](/nursery/polly-s-day-nursery-gl5-5ez-ey153243) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary Stroud · GL5 4AB ](/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-gl5-4ab-ey430748) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Sunlands Kindergarten Stroud · GL5 4EX ](/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-gl5-4ex-ey540224) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park Stroud · GL5 4AF ](/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-gl5-4af-ey430712) [See all nurseries in Stroud →](/search?q=Stroud) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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