Business Details
29 Years
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Trusted Childcare Services in Churchdown Day Nursery Day Nursery, Gloucester
Churchdown Day Nursery Day Nursery has been providing high-quality childcare since 1997, operating from a purpose-built facility between Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our team of experienced, qualified staff prioritises child welfare through nationally recognised qualifications, first aid training, and ongoing professional development. We implement a key person system to ensure individualised care, observation, and developmental planning for every child. Our inclusive approach values diversity, fostering respect for different cultures, abilities, and backgrounds while maintaining a home-from-home environment. We actively collaborate with parents to achieve the best outcomes for children, offering flexible funding options through nursery grants and vouchers.The nurserys purpose-designed spaces, including four age-specific rooms and secure outdoor areas, support holistic learning through play. Our commitment to safety is reinforced by biometric access controls, emergency intercoms, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. The daily routine incorporates fresh, nutritionally balanced meals prepared on-site, with accommodations for special dietary requirements. Regular community engagement activities enhance local connections, while our sensory room and well-lit, airy spaces create an optimal environment for child development.
Services
Day Nursery
Early Years Education
Outdoor Play Areas
Special Dietary Needs Catering
Parent Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in early years childcare
- Our team includes dedicated Early Years Professionals
- We operate a key person system for individualised child development
- Purpose-built nursery with secure outdoor learning environments
- Wheelchair-accessible facilities with biometric security systems
What people say
Carers are second to none
Fantastic staff
Safe hands
Clean and friendly
Thrived
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time and part-time childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Qualified staff deliver structured learning through play in age-specific rooms Roos (3-18 months), Kangas (18-24 months), Tiggers (24-36 months), and Biggies (36+ months). Each room features developmentally appropriate resources and direct access to secure outdoor play areas.
Early Years Education
We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning. Children develop key skills in literacy, numeracy, and social development through guided activities and free-flow environments. Our glass-fronted Biggies room extends learning to outdoor garden spaces while named drawers preserve children's work for parent sharing.
Outdoor Play Areas
Secure outdoor facilities include all-weather gardens with age-appropriate equipment. Children access play areas directly from classrooms, supporting continuous learning experiences. Regular community visits to local parks and libraries enhance physical development and environmental awareness while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Special Dietary Needs Catering
Our full-time cook prepares fresh meals daily, rotating a four-week menu with morning and afternoon snacks. We accommodate religious and medical dietary requirements while providing balanced nutrition. Sample meals include spaghetti Bolognese, roast turkey with vegetables, and jacket potatoes with accompaniments.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain open communication with parents through daily updates and developmental records. The key person system ensures consistent caregiver relationships while regular feedback sessions align home and nursery approaches. Management remains accessible for ongoing support and collaborative problem-solving.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years across four dedicated rooms: Roos (3-18 months), Kangas (18-24 months), Tiggers (24-36 months), and Biggies (36+ months).
Are meals provided?
Yes, our full-time cook prepares fresh meals daily with morning and afternoon snacks. We accommodate special dietary requirements while maintaining a four-week rotating menu.
How do you ensure child safety?
We use biometric fingerprint access controls, emergency intercoms in every room, and secure outdoor play areas accessible only through the building.
What qualifications do staff hold?
All staff have nationally recognised childcare qualifications, first aid certifications, and child protection training with regular professional development updates.
How do you involve parents?
We operate a key person system for consistent communication, maintain developmental records, and encourage daily parent-staff interactions to support each child's progress.
Reviews (5)
Rob McFarlane
Apr 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
Churchdown day nursery has been a fabulous, attentive and caring setting for both my children (boy and girl) from ages 2- school age. Highly recommend.
Churchdown day nursery has been a fabulous, attentive and caring setting for both my children (boy and girl) from ages 2- school age. Highly recommend.
Charlotte Wilson
Nov 14, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability
The best nursery in Gloucestershire in my opinion. So clean and such friendly, professional staff. My little girl loves it there.
The best nursery in Gloucestershire in my opinion. So clean and such friendly, professional staff. My little girl loves it there.
Laura Jones
Nov 12, 2020
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Wow!! My daughter has been here from an early age the staff are so helpful, I was immediately put at ease the staff are so friendly and caring! She loves going to nursery every group she has been in she always enjoys returning! Can’t thank you all enough! I would highly recommend!! 😄
Emma Robinson
Sep 28, 2020
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Our daughter has thrived since joining Churchdown Nursery. We like the fact that they are an independent family run business. This creates a home from home environment which we didn't get from the otger nurseries which are part of a large group. The staff are all friendly and have gone above and beyond. The nursery is spacious, clean and has a fun and friendly environment. We have found the management team to be supportive. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safe environment for their little ones.
Sarah Elizabeth
Sep 03, 2020
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I am so pleased we chose Churchdown day nursery; my little boy always goes in and comes out happy. They have the perfect mixture of being a homely and loving atmosphere but are also proffessional and have a clean safe environment. Some of the larger chains have a very clinical and sterile feel, Churchdown has managed the balance perfectly. I know if he's teething and grumpy he'll get extra cuddles and the care he needs. They're fed a good balanced diet and do great, varied activities with plenty of outside time too. Can't rate them enough!
