Cheltenham Nursery School

A Joyful Start to your Child’s Learning Journey

The Nursery School at Cheltenham Prep is housed in a purpose-built building surrounded by beautiful grounds and woodland, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Nestled amongst the trees on The Prep site, the Nursery provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can begin their educational journey with confidence and joy.

Our expert EYFS staff provide highly individualised care, focusing on the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development of each child. We believe that happy, confident children learn best, and our approach fosters curiosity, compassion, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

As the Independent Schools Inspectorate notes,

“Children in the EYFS develop secure foundations to their early literacy and numeracy skills and further their knowledge successfully through a range of well-planned, engaging and purposeful activities”.

Building Important Foundations from a Young Age

At Nursery, we focus on laying the essential building blocks for future learning and wellbeing. Every day begins with specialist-led sessions, including:

PE with expert coaches, helping children develop coordination, confidence, and a love of movement.

Outdoor Learning, where children explore our woodland, discovering nature and engaging in imaginative play.

Music, Drama and French lessons, introducing creativity, self-expression, and early language development.

Wellbeing and mindfulness sessions, supporting emotional resilience and self-awareness.

Top 20 Nursery in the South West

We are delighted to announce that Cheltenham Nursery School is amongst the Top 20 Nursery settings throughout the South West.

The Day Nurseries Nursery Awards 2023 recognises 20 of the top rated Nurseries in each region of the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child.

To read our parent reviews, please click here.

The Nursery School was recognised in the 2023 LABC Building Excellent Awards as Highly Commended within the region, demonstrating the ‘building excellence in the delivery of outstanding construction.’

FAQs

When can my child start at Cheltenham Nursery School?

Children can join us from the term in which they turn three.

Can I use government funding?

Yes, we accept up to 15 government funded hours a week, up until your child turns 5 years old.

How many days per week can my child attend Nursery School?

We require a commitment of a minimum of 2 days per week, although many of our children come every day, Monday to Friday!

When can I drop off and pick up my child?

We know that our parents are often very busy having to fit in drop off and pick up times around busy work schedules. To support you, we open our doors for drop off at 8.00 and we are able to offer a timetable for your child ending at 18.00 if needed.

EYFS Supplementary Parents’ Terms and Conditions Summary

This is a summary of the key supplementary terms and conditions for children attending the Nursery school and Reception class. It is not a substitute for carefully reviewing both the Parental Terms and Conditions for the College as a whole, and the supplementary Parental Terms and Conditions which specifically relate to the Nursery school and Reception class.

Stunning, new glass-walled nursery is pulling in the punters earlier than ever with its vast, fun-filled spaces, sensory room and quite the loveliest woodland playground we’ve seen for tinies.

Good Schools Guide, 2023

Join The Nursery School Family

Prospective families are welcome to join us in the morning on ‘Fun Fridays’, where children and parents can experience the fun first-hand at Cheltenham Nursery School. Private tours are also available by arrangement.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our Admissions team via prepadmissions@cheltenhamcollege.org or call 01242 265 639.

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