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Winton House Private Day Nursey

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.5(8 parent reviews) ·11 Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AU · Gloucestershire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Winton House Day Nursery & Pre-School, situated in Cheltenham, provides exceptional childcare and early education for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is housed within a charming, home-like setting adjacent to Hatherley Park, boasting bright, spacious playrooms and a secure, expansive garden area.

Winton House prioritises a play-based learning approach, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to foster children's development at their individual pace. The dedicated and qualified staff ensure a safe and nurturing environment, encouraging high self-esteem, respect for others, confidence, and early independence.

The nursery offers both full and part-time placements, structuring activities into small groups with opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play, individual exploration, and group engagement. Emphasising a strong community feel, Winton House also arranges engaging visits from local farms and services, enriching the children's learning experiences.

Our ethos

Winton House Day Nursery & Pre-School "prioritises a play-based learning approach, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to foster children's development at their individual pace." The nursery aims to encourage "high self-esteem, respect for others, confidence, and early independence."

What it's like

Children arrive ready and eager to play. Staff and managers welcome families at the door in this homely nursery. Children are confident and motivated learners and develop independence as they choose activities, exploring the range of resources available. Staff offer a commentary and build on children's communication and language, introducing lots of vocabulary.

Homely environmentPlay-based learningSecure large garden

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning and afternoon sessions, or full-time care, with prices categorised into three age bands. A sibling discount is offered, and funded sessions require a top-up portion depending on the child's age.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are reviewed annually.
  • Morning sessions run 8.00am–1.00pm; afternoon sessions run 1.00pm–6.00pm.
  • A 10% sibling discount is available.
  • For funded sessions (including stretched), a portion of the session cost remains payable.
  • A voluntary food charge for tea applies to term-time only funding.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am–6.00pm, 50 weeks of the year

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Winton House Private Day Nursey

Last inspected 12 September 2023 · Claire Cook

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

Children arrive ready and eager to play. Staff and managers welcome families at the door in this homely nursery. Children are confident and motivated learners and develop independence as they choose activities, exploring the range of resources available. Staff offer a commentary and build on children's communication and language, introducing lots of vocabulary.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers commit to providing a happy, homely atmosphere and have a curriculum that builds on children's interests, knowledge and skills.
  • Staff feel content and highly valued, receiving ongoing support and participating in training and development opportunities.
  • Staff help new babies and children to settle by finding about their normal routines, interests, and comfort needs, and asking parents about their family life, background, and experiences.
  • Partnership working with parents is strong, with parents speaking positively about the care and learning their children receive.
  • Staff support children to develop a good awareness of a healthy lifestyle, including healthy food, physical activity, and hygiene practices.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of circle times to enable children of all ages to benefit as much as possible from the learning experience.
Inspection #10307709 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children are happy and excited to come to nursery

they feel welcomed and involved in their children's learning and can see the progress that their children make

staff are loving, friendly and responsive

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do well. Staff work closely with parents and outside agencies to include children with SEND in all aspects of nursery life. Staff note and celebrate any positive changes and progress, taking pride in the difference they are making.

Outdoor space

Children spend time in the garden being physically active. Babies have opportunities to strengthen and control their bodies as they kick in the ball pit and climb the soft-play apparatus.

Parent Reviews of Winton House Private Day Nursey

4.5
(8)
Richard H
12 years ago

My son has been going to Winton House for six months. He absolutely loves it and can't wait to leave home in the morning to get there! It's a lovely environment and the staff appear very friendly and helpful. We chose this day nursery having seen quite a few others in the area and have been very pleased with our choice. We would definitely recommend it.

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Candice Rumble
8 years ago

My daughter attends Winton House but my eldest went to another local nursery full time for 4 years so I do have something to make a comparison with and can't speak highly enough of Winton House and the staff there. Jo is very approachable and familiar and the staff welcome my daughter with open arms every morning. She hates being left with anyone else but loves arriving at Winton House to start her day which speaks volumes.

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Simon Sutton
12 years ago

Not sure about what happend below but my daughter attends there and loves it! We open the car door and she's off - cannot wait to go in. The girls are lovely there. Absolutely no issue with the nursery and would highly recommend. Simon Sutton

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conrad james
13 years ago

Not impressed to be honest. Abrupt staff, very stuck up and clearly not interested in new comers.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 September 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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