Tiny Tots Nursery in Cirencester

About this day nursery

Tiny Tots Nursery is a day nursery in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, providing care for children aged from birth to four years. It accepts a range of government funding schemes and tax-free childcare. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in March 2023 and gave it an overall rating of 'Good'. The report noted that children arrive eagerly, feeling safe and happy, and form close bonds with their key person. Staff plan the curriculum based on children's interests and maintain strong partnerships with parents, who told the inspector they feel well informed and praised the friendly staff team.

Children take part in specialist sports and music sessions and go on trips to local parks. The nursery also makes regular visits to an adjacent soft-play centre and a local nature area. Literacy skills are supported with books available in all areas and a lending library for families to use at home. The inspector observed that staff act promptly to support children who may need additional help, liaising with parents and external professionals such as speech therapists to ensure children get the help they need.

What it's like

Children eagerly arrive at the nursery, feeling safe and happy due to the warm welcome from staff. They form close relationships with their key person and other staff, with sensitive support for new babies and smooth transitions to new age groups. Children learn to share and take turns, with older children forming friendships and playing happily together.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges hourly rates for non-funded breakfast and afternoon sessions, with different rates for children under and over two years old. Funded hours are available between 9am and 3pm, with additional fees charged for lunch, snacks, and nappies. Optional early starts and extra-curricular visits are charged separately.