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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9.7

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 Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here at the end of last year in the baby group (now in toddler group) and he absolutely loves it. From day 1 he has got on with all the lovely staff and really ‘blossomed’ as a child. Due to Covid regulations, we wait by the door for their keyworker to get them. My boy literally brightens
up as soon as he sees a staff member and often tries to push the door open desperate to get in and play. As soon as he sees his keyworker she gets an immediate hug which makes leaving him for work a lot easier. I get regular updates on what he’s up to via the Famly app and when we pick him up. I have so many lovely pictures and gifts from stuff he’s made in nursery. I had a tour of a few nurseries in Cheltenham and this one just shone above the rest, which my mum (retired nursery worker) also agreed. My son also had feeding issues when younger and the staff happily worked with me and his dietician which has led to him being a great eater with their help. I honestly can’t recommend enough.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Blossom Lodge due to the cleanliness of the nursery and the warmth of the staff. Our son goes in and comes home smiling every day, we could not be happier with our experience. The way they keep us in the loop by regular updates via the Famly app is especially great when you’re spending time
away from your precious little one.

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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery that provides so much for our little boy. Modern facilities, great garden, pets and fantastic communication. We have seen such a difference with how much our son has developed. Highly recommend.

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Review from Rhyan (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and whole experience at Blossom Lodge has been fantastic. I was so nervous for my little boy to start nursery and they made it completely worry-free. He absolutely loves going to nursery and he is developing so fast because of them all. Couldn’t be happier with the nursery we chose!

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Review from Alex R (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

We are extremely disappointed after putting our child into this nursery. The preschool room leader does not appear up to the job, other staff worked well with our child. At the end of his time, our child was scared and nervous when confronted by the room leader. Management didn't take our concerns seriously,
gave lots of excuses. Outdoor and indoor space and activities are very limited, especially for active children. Children are not as free to explore areas and develop. Food choice was good, varied menu with children encouraged to try everything.

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Review from Katerina B (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to Blossom Lodge Day Nursery from another nursery and very happy with it. He loves to go there and I see a great progress in him with learning. The nursery is very clean and modern and has some pets. The staff is very professional and friendly. Please keep up the great work!

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Review from Shaun G (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our youngest is currently at the nursery and our eldest spent three years there prior to school. Throughout this time the one constant at the nursery has been how excellent the staff have been in regards to how invested they are with the children. There are far too many to mention who were involved
with the development of our eldest but currently two members of staff in particular are outstanding with our youngest. Most aspects of the nursery are good and we would highly recommend it but the staff certainly make the difference.

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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for 5 months. She settled in so much quicker than expected due to the attention and consideration given after lockdown. She attends 4 days a week and she always has a smile on her face on drop-off. The daily activities and regular feedback exceed expectations. She's
always doing something new and completely different to anything we'd think of at home. She enjoys the variety of foods that are on offer and often has seconds. We couldn't be happier as parents, nor recommend the nursery enough.

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Review from Vicky T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel so blessed to have found Blossom Lodge Day Nursery. I have even moved fifteen minutes away from the nursery since my daughter starting there but still travel back across town to keep her there. I couldn't imagine moving her elsewhere. We have moved through two rooms now as my little one has grown
and every single one of the staff members that have been a key carer and hand over staff at drop-off and pick-up have all been so friendly right from the start. You can tell how much they truly love their jobs, each and every one. The facilities are fantastic inside and the multitude of different outdoor areas are just such an amazing treat for the children. They have animals, a vegetable garden and three separate outdoor play areas to use as the children grow and learn. Simply fantastic. If you are able to get a space, I highly recommend jumping on the opportunity.

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Review from Ellen P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since day one I have been blown away by this nursery. We are always greeted with a smile at the door and sent away with a fantastic handover. My daughter waits by the door in the morning to go to nursery and talks about the staff and other children constantly. She has built some wonderful relationships.
My daughter's development has come on leaps and bounds since starting. I put this down to the incredible variety of activities on offer. Staff tell me which activities she particularly enjoys so I can replicate at home. One of the things that attracted me to Blossom Lodge Day Nursery was the outdoor space. I am thrilled that my daughter spends so much time in the garden. Throughout the day I receive photos, videos and updates so I know what my daughter has been up to. The photos always feature wonderful and happy faces. I honestly couldn't have wished for a better start for my daughter. I would recommend Blossom Lodge Day Nursery to anyone.

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Review from Kerry M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Blossom Lodge for the past month and I couldn’t rave more about how wonderful the team have been in looking after him and in reassuring us first-time parents as he settles in. We had endless questions that they’ve always been more than happy to help with. Just awesome! The
building itself is modern and full of a variety of rooms for all ages to keep them entertained and developing. We’ve had such a great experience so far and highly recommend this brilliant nursery.

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Review from Megan P (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery here in July 2020. The welcome was fantastic and she appears to have settled in extremely well. There is great communication from the Blossoms team keeping us continually up to date with the progress that she is making. The facilities at the nursery are brilliant and the
children are always doing exciting activities. Our daughter is always more than happy to start her day at Blossoms and I would certainly recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from Nicola T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely, but more importantly well trained and experienced. The children's areas are well-appointed and maintained. The staff ensure that they do lots of interesting activities and really focus on development but in a fun way. I would happily recommend Blosson Lodge to anyone looking for
a warm friendly, professional childcare facility, which is not an easy balance to get.

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Review from Leonie (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery with great staff. Both my sons have been to this nursery and they have always been well looked after.

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Review from Lorraine (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blossom Lodge is a brilliant nursery. The staff in each of the rooms are dedicated and show genuine care and concern for children under their care. They work hard to engage all the children in activities and push them to the best of their abilities appropriate for their age. We have sent both of our
children to Blossom Lodge and would not have done this if we were not happy with everything. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Heather H (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my son from another nursery on the recommendation of another mum. We couldn't be happier! The staff are all so lovely, welcoming and fantastic at their jobs, making the move such an easy transition.
The nursery is spotless with great thought behind every room and the equipment they have in
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The food is second to none, thanks to their incredible chef and every allergy or requirement is catered for.
I've told so many people about it.
We are delighted on every level.
Thank you so much.

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Review from Georgia R (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at this nursery for two months now and I’m seriously impressed. I feel 100% comfortable leaving him there three days a week, I know he’s going to have an exciting and fun filled day. He goes in smiling and comes out smiling.

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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Blossom Lodge Day Nursery really make the setting. Many have been there for years and years which is always encouraging to see. Our son has been through the baby room up to preschool and has received excellent care at every stage. It makes going back to work after our 2nd child much easier
knowing he’s in good hands. We would and frequently do recommend Blossom Lodge.

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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just started at Blossom Lodge. He has now completed his fourth session. The staff have been so supportive of him getting used to nursery and spending time away from me. They have also been very kind to me and helped with my worries too.

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Review from Emily O (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Blossom Lodge two mornings a week and has been in both the Toddlers and Early Learners rooms. All of the staff have been extremely attentive and have gotten to know my daughter well. They are very responsive to parents and made the transition from staying home to attending nursery
very smooth for both myself and my daughter. She loves going nursery and I know she is being well cared for. A few of my favourite things about Blossom Lodge are the activities that they offer and how they keep in contact with families on a daily basis. Recently, they hatched chicks and my daughter is always coming home with something she has created at nursery. They use the Famly app to update us about things going on at nursery as well as send messages and photos about what my daughter does each day and how she is growing and learning. Blossom Lodge provides a safe, loving and enriching environment for my child and I would recommend it to anyone.

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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.


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