Blossom Lodge Day Nursery

77 Hales Road, Battledown, Cheltenham GL52 6SR
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9.7 83 Reviews
  • Blossom Lodge Day Nursery, Cheltenham
Blossom Lodge Day Nursery provides a high level of childcare for children aged three months to five years old.

The nursery has four age-specific groups.

Babies - Ladybirds
Toddlers - Bumblebees
Early Learners - Caterpillars
Pre-School - Butterflies

The Nursery was refurbished in 2018, they have a sensory nature garden, a kitchen garden and a baby and toddler garden.

Alongside the EYFS it is just as important for carers to understand the way in which children learn through playing and exploring active learning and creating and thinking critically. This means that the nursery thinks carefully about how children learn rather than what children learn.

Through play, children have opportunities to combine, explore and refine ideas in imaginative ways, leading to narrative thought, the ability to see things from other perspectives and symbolic thinking.

Children's play experiences with carers enable them to seek out things that interest, initiate activities, seek challenges, develop a 'can do' attitude, be willing to take a risk in trying out new experiences with a range of equipment, the environment and resources including a wide range of open-ended heuristic items.

Two, three and four-year-old funded places are available.

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Care Provided by Blossom Lodge Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Phoenix Nursery Group
  • Person in charge
  • Zara Rogers (Operational Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 73
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Blossom Lodge Day Nursery

  • Fees from April 2025:


    Day rate £86.00 (8-6pm),
    Morning session £47.30 (8-1pm),
    Extended morning session £56.75 (8-2pm),
    Afternoon session £47.30 (1-6pm)
    Full time week (Monday to Friday 8-6pm) £387

  • Discount for full time week,
    10% sibling discount,
    10% NHS employee discount


    *discounts will not be applied to days where government funded hours are applied
  • Parking

  • There is a large car park at the rear of the property, making the drop off and pick up process very easy.


Blossom Lodge Day Nursery Reviews (83)

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Blossom Lodge Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.696) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blossom Lodge Day Nursery has 83 reviews.

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

The manager of the nursery will happily lie to you about the whereabouts of your child or anything for that matter if it stops them from having to admit they've done something wrong.
They told me my child had not left the nursery for any school trip even though the others went to the park up the road
because they realised after they'd taken my child there that I hadn't ticked he was allowed to go on a permission form.
I looked at the doorbell footage because I didn't believe them and I was right not to. I then confronted various members of staff and was able to get the truth and was told that The manager not only lied to me but also asked them to lie to me and they were very upset about doing so.
I am grateful I have the truth but feel sick to think that she would lie about that. She should take it seriously being honest to parents.
I have immediately taken my child out. It is not safe to leave your child there with someone that will lie.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have sent both my sons to Blossom Lodge. Great facilities, imaginative activities, lovely outdoor play area and they have animals which my boys love. Very attentive, friendly, caring staff. The food is all homemade and the menu changes regularly. My children are/were very happy there.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child thoroughly enjoys his time at Blossom Lodge. The nursery has excellent outdoor/indoor facilities. I think it’s great that the children get lots of outdoor time to explore nature. My son has thrived in confidence and social skills and knowledge since attending Blossom Lodge.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have attended Blossom Lodge Day Nursery, one still there currently. They have provided both children a safe and nurturing environment, enabling them to flourish. The activities are varied and based on interests of the children. The staff are warm, welcoming and kind. Would recommend to
anyone that will listen.

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Review from Daniela M (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery for 2 years. In that time she has always been very happy to go. She has formed strong bonds with her carers. I have always found the staff very nurturing and caring. I would highly recommend Blossom Lodge. The activities are very varied and I am always impressed with
what they get up to! I've had nothing but positive experiences.

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Review from Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery since 2020, so has gone from the baby room to now preschool. He loves preschool and is always excited when he gets in and often doesn’t want to leave in the evening!
The staff are very friendly and some will often go above and beyond for you, especially when trying to
settle them into their rooms.
Communication is clear. You have the app which staff update with what your child is doing, eating (even toileting when young). They use the app to make announcements too (holidays, special occasions etc.) so you are in the know. Letters are also given out with any big changes, such as changing rooms and they tell you what will happen.
Food is all cooked at the nursery. The chef is clearly Michelin star approved in my son's eyes as he doesn’t want my food, yet scoffs all food at nursery happily! Just don’t let the team leader make the toast because ‘she burns it’ according to my son.
They do lots of fun activities and outdoor play every day. My son has progressed well.

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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't speak highly enough of Blossom Lodge Day Nursery. Over the past three years, my two children have flourished under the care of the dedicated and nurturing staff. Their professionalism and genuine affection for the children are evident every single day, giving us parents real peace of mind.
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of the standout features of Blossom Lodge is their fantastic outdoor space. It's more than just a playground; it's a place where my children have learned to appreciate nature, develop their physical skills and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. The emphasis on outdoor play and learning has been invaluable in their overall development.
Another aspect we've been consistently impressed with is the quality of meals and food provided. The menu is diverse, nutritious and always prepared with care. It's reassuring to know that my children are getting balanced meals that they enjoy eating.
Overall, Blossom Lodge Day Nursery has been a wonderful place for my children to grow, learn and thrive.

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Bblossom Lodge Day Nursery since the age of 1 and I have always been very happy with the nursery and the wonderful staff. He always runs in and is very happy to be there. The staff are great with coming up with new activities for the children and encouraging their interests.
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room staff have always been excellent but there has been a bit of staff turnover since he has been in the older age group but he doesn’t seem to be phased.
He loves the food and there seems to be a good variety!
Well organised and management responds quickly to any queries.
Very happy and plan to send our second child too.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery since she was 10 months old, she starts school this year and I can honestly say she has thrived whilst being here. She has always bonded well with both her key workers as well as the other staff. There is never an issue at drop-off. Staff communication
is very good, both via the app with daily updates and also at pick-up. They always listen at drop-off and refer back to it at the end of the day if I have highlighted something to keep an eye on. Overall, very happy with this setting and would recommend.

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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Blossom Lodge Day Nursery since September 2020 and we have been really pleased with each and every room as he has progressed through. The staff are very friendly, caring and kind. He has always been well cared for and made to feel happy.
When he struggled with his progression
to preschool, staff went out of their way to support us, sending home pictures of the following days' activities so we could prepare him for what he would be doing. Highly recommended.

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Review from Sana I (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is a well-maintained nursery with attentive and nurturing staff. My daughter has attended since January 2024 and this is our first experience of childcare provision.
She is engaged in a range of activities every week and spends time outside often. Staff have been positive
and receptive when we offer suggestions on topics to cover, e.g. Ramadan. This helped bridge the gap of what is familiar at home and at school so my daughter feels integrated, even if there is a lack of diversity within the group of children in her class.
We have also been fully supported and guided by staff to get her over the line with toilet training - from pull-ups when she started to now being fully trained, even throughout the night.
The children are encouraged to do most things independently which has had a brilliant effect on my daughter’s confidence too. We receive regular updates, photos and observations from staff which keeps us involved with our daughter’s learning and development.

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Review from T P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Blossom Lodge, one has been there for nearly three years and the other just over a year. Both are thriving and love it! The team there clearly care and adore the kids, and carry out out so many creative activities with them. They get them outside as much as the weather allows
and they have lots of fun things outdoors for them. Also there’s a menagerie of pets including a tortoise, gerbils and bird! The team use an app to communicate with parents and send photos through the day and give lots of info on what the kids have been up to and give a good handover at the end of the day when I pick them up. They give individual kids extra attention and support when needed which I’ve really appreciated. Fantastic nursery and really pleased my kids have learned and thrived there with a great team.

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Review from Aida G (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery and especially all the staff who work there. Our daughter is so happy to go every morning and always leaves with a smile on her face, telling us about their very exciting day and all the fun they got up to.
Staff are extremely professional but most of all very caring,
respectful and reassuring.
Always making sure our daughter feels welcomed and listened to in the morning and great at communicating with us how she is doing.
Their activities are always engaging and appropriate for the children’s age and very oriented to support their development.
I could not recommend them enough.
We are very happy.
The place is always clean and well looked after.

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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blossom Lodge staff are incredibly lovely and our daughter has been going there since she was 4 months, currently 2 years and 7 months, so she has grown up there and everyone who comes in appreciates all the key workers and room staff.

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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Blossom Lodge at age 2 and she has been very happy there. I have been impressed by the staff in particular. They seem to genuinely care and enjoy their job and I have always had confidence in dropping her off. They vary and are creative with the activities they do.
The management
has been excellent, very prompt at replying to emails.
They aren’t the biggest rooms but in some ways that is good so your child can’t get lost. Food-wise, is difficult to comment, our daughter is very fussy so think her not eating much is her fussiness rather than a problem with the food.

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a very positive experience at Blossoms both in terms of our daughter's learning and also with the management team and flexibility with days as needs require.
Our 2-year-old daughter thoroughly enjoys all the activities and the great outdoor play space. She has bonded well with her key
carer and the team identified and has enabled her to develop her skills further with additional individual tasks. We get lots of updates on the app and appreciate the rundown of her day we get from the care team at each pickup.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our twin girls have been at Blossom Lodge for just under two years now (started in the baby room) and they love it. They are wonderfully cared for and looked after. Our children’s communication and early learning is coming along great and we couldn’t be happier with the care and teaching at Blossom
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Blossom Lodge since January 2023 and her development has come on leaps and bounds since joining. The staff seem caring and have been really patient with my daughter, especially during her early months when she had some medical requirements. She was also very wary of other children
when she first started and her social confidence has massively improved following encouragement and patience from the staff too. We get regular updates via the app which is always reassuring, they do varied activities with the children, and any communication is always quickly responded to. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Amanda W (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my grandchildren have/are attending the nursery. I am a retired early years practitioner who worked with children with additional needs. I therefore can be very critical of day nurseries. I have been and continue to be very happy with Blossom Lodge. Both children are happy and settled in very
quickly. The keyworker system is well used which enables staff and children to know each other. Transitions are handled well when staff change or as children grow and friendships are fostered. The communication between the nursery, the parents and other people working with the children are very good enabling joined-up care. For the first year of their time at the nursery I looked after my grandchildren one day a week and enjoyed singing the same songs, reading the same stories, exploring the same themes - helping them to generalise their learning. Most of all I love how happy they are to be there!

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has always been so happy to go to nursery, typically crying when she has to come home! The staff are always kind, caring and communication is great. The online nursery/home system is fantastic and it really helps you as a parent feel in the loop and know what's going on in the daytime with
your children.
I always recommend Blossom Lodge to friends, we have felt really lucky to have found it.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.696)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.696) out of 10 for Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.696 for Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (321 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 405 Ratings = 4.696

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 73 number of registered child places is 14.6, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Zara

Zara Rogers

Job Title: Operations Director

Joined: 2008

Zara has worked in childcare for 14 years and at The Lodge site for 11 years. She worked her way up from Childcare Practitioner to Deputy Nursery manager in 10 years. She is very proud to have taken the post of Nursery Manager in 2014 and Operations Director in 2020


Zara has gained many qualifications, including NVQ level 4 in Early Years, NVQ Level 5 in Management, as well as certificates in safeguarding, SENCO, Paediatric First aid and Level 2 Food Hygiene.


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Justine Mustoe

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2022

Justine is our nursery manager since July 2024, she was previously our deputy manager.


Justine has worked in childcare for many years in Cheltenham.


Frequently Asked Questions about Blossom Lodge Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Blossom Lodge Day Nursery accepts?

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Blossom Lodge Day Nursery Open?

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Blossom Lodge Day Nursery have capacity for?

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 73 Children.

How far is Blossom Lodge Day Nursery to the centre of Cheltenham?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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