--- title: "The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth), Gloucester | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-secret-garden-nursery-tredworth-gl1-4td-2667057 description: "The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) in Gloucester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (7 Google reviews) · 167 High Street, Gloucester, GL1 4TD · Gloucestershire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire ## About this day nursery The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) is one of two branches of The Secret Garden Children's Day Nursery School, located in Gloucester. The day nursery accommodates children aged 0-5 years, providing a loving, safe, and secure environment designed to help them make friends, develop social skills, have fun, embrace learning, and become confident and independent individuals. The facility boasts spacious, well-lit rooms and attractive garden areas. The nursery is committed to flexibility, acknowledging the challenges parents face in balancing work and childcare. They encourage prospective parents to visit and explore their offerings, even for those who are expecting or planning to return to work, to secure a place for their child. The nursery operates with fully qualified staff and offers both monthly and ad-hoc childcare options, subject to availability. What it's like Staff provide warm welcomes for children as they arrive at the setting and have detailed conversations with parents about how children have been at home. Children, including those new to the setting, relax and join in with activities quickly. Leaders and managers support staff well with training and professional development to ensure that children receive good-quality care and education. Spacious Gardens Qualified Staff Flexible Childcare ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 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.secretgardennursery.org.uk/contactsecretgarden) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am - 6pm (Monday - Friday) Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Staff Fully Qualified nursery staff Registered with Ofsted 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) Last inspected 11 October 2023 · Anita McKelvey 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 Inspector highlights - Staff focus on developing children - s communication and language. - Key persons know the children well and plan experiences that build on their knowledge. - Staff provide consistent support for children and help them to take turns. - Partnership with parents is good, and staff regularly share information with them. - Managers reflect on the provision, make positive changes, and support staff development. Areas to develop - 1 Ensure that staff are aware of quieter children and provide help to engage them in activities. - 2 Ensure that when interacting with children staff provide them with the correct information to help them build on their understanding and learn more. Inspection #10308792 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233104) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning. Leaders and managers support staff well with training and professional development, and recent courses have helped all staff to plan a well-sequenced curriculum with adaptations for different ages, abilities, and needs. Outdoor space Older children talk about mixing colours as they paint "ghost" pictures outdoors. They work out that adding white paint to the orange and green paints lightens the colour. Children go on outings to local parks to develop their physical skills. ## Google Reviews of The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) 5.0 (7 Google reviews) Chloe Tamplin a year ago Very good staff, so good with the kids. My daughter loves it. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyc09UVWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48710675274dc60b:0xdd1f045bb8ac9082) Alesha Haynes a year ago This place has amazing staff kind caring Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3a3FILUl3EAE!2m1!1s0x48710675274dc60b:0xdd1f045bb8ac9082) Joy Kerr 6 years ago An amazing nursery with even more wonderful staff. Super happy toddler = super happy mummy. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMjQtOEd3EAE!2m1!1s0x48710675274dc60b:0xdd1f045bb8ac9082) Asma Ali a year ago The best nursery in the city Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiNzZPZU53EAE!2m1!1s0x48710675274dc60b:0xdd1f045bb8ac9082) Andrew Evans 2 months ago Warm and welcoming staff, nothing is too much trouble for Sam and her dedicated team. Can’t thank them enough for all they do for our little man Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVlUyNXNaRkJvU1RKSFNIaDVZMEZ5VVRGMlJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x48710675274dc60b:0xdd1f045bb8ac9082) Reviews from Google for The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15933458798646956162&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2023 - November 2023 Good - October 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the capacity at The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth)? ### What ages of children does The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) take? ### When is The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gloucester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth). - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester Gloucester · GL1 5JR 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-gloucester-gl1-5jr-ey542831 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Finlay Nursery Gloucester · GL4 6TL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/finlay-nursery-gl4-6tl-ey539415 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Pebbles Nursery Gloucester · GL1 5JA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-nursery-gl1-5ja-ey464914 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Twin Gables Day Nursery Gloucester · GL4 4LW 4.4(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twin-gables-day-nursery-ltd-gl4-4lw-101522 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Family Haven Gloucester · GL1 1UY 4.6(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-family-haven-gl1-1uy-101760 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Hugo and Holly Day Nursery Gloucester · GL1 1UG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hugo-and-holly-day-nursery-gl1-1ug-ey275595 See all nurseries in Gloucester →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Gloucester ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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