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 Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Blossom Lodge are fantastic and completely focused on supporting my child in all areas as he develops. Knowing that my son is happy and cared for during the day is priceless. Thank you.

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Review from Hannah F (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently moved our daughter to this nursery after having had a difficult first experience with a previous nursery, so naturally, we were quite anxious and concerned about how the move would go. The facilities available at Blossom Lodge seem great and the staff welcomed us all warmly. Our daughter
has now been attending for three weeks and although very early day’s, the transition has been so smooth, she has been given a named carer which is great to have a point of contact and she seems to have very quickly bonded with several members of staff who are always friendly and welcoming. Our daughter already seems really happy and not hesitant on arriving for her sessions. The staff have really gone above and beyond our expectations, which has made us feel so supported and relived. We are hoping this fantastic level of care and compassion continues we are so grateful for the wonderful start we have been given so a big thank you to the whole team!

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Review from Sophie F (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely atmosphere with caring and nurturing staff. Blossom Lodge really care about the children and focus on creating positive bonds. I have a toddler and a pre-schooler that attend the nursery, they are both very attached to Mummy and Blossom Lodge made sure we had a steady build-up of settling
in sessions to ensure that I’d be comfortable leaving the children but also making sure the children would feel more confident to be left!

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Review from Naomi L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am beyond happy with finding this amazing nursery. My little boy has only just started but the welcome and effort to settle him into nursery has been amazing. Coming from another nursery I was apprehensive but they have made my son feel welcome. The staff are so friendly and leave me with no worries
leaving my little one. Even though it’s only been a short while I look forward to seeing what my son gets up to with them.
Lovely atmosphere would highly recommend!

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Review from Nichola S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with a dedicated and committed team! My daughter is very well looked after and loves going to nursery. The building itself is beautiful with lots to offer the children.

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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Blossom Lodge Day Nursery for 3 months at the time of writing this review. We’d been to visit a few different nurseries before deciding to send our daughter here and three months in we’re very happy with our decision.
Settling in was something we were worried about,
however, when we left our daughter with the team in the toddler's room, we were able to head to reception and watch on the TV screen to see her progress. The team would distract her and entertain her and she’d be happily playing by the time I’d leave.
In particular, we’ve been pleased with the quality of the catering. Our daughter has three good meals a day, their chef provides a brilliant and diverse range of healthy meals and she’s introduced to new foods often.
We’re kept up to date with how our daughter's day is going via an app, sometimes photos and videos are provided too. We’re contacted quickly in case of any issues and she’s always returned to us clean, happy and healthy.

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Review from Alex T (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter been going to the nursery for a year and has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are very attentive and really care. The food is great and they do a lot with them every day from painting to going outside, the fun seems to be never ending. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Laurie M (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter who is now four started at Blossom Lodge when she was just one, and our son (now 2) started there at ten months old. When we were looking around to find a nursery, it was the stand-out choice for us mainly due to the fantastic atmosphere created by the staff. The attention to detail, care,
dedication and enthusiasm shines through and our children really do love spending time there. We are kept very well informed of our childrens development both in person and through the nursery app (a really great documentation tool). There has been a good amount of investment over the last year resulting in some further excellent facilities for learning, creativity, having fun, outdoor play and quiet time. I would highly recommend Blossom Lodge and would again emphasise that really excellent staff members like these are hard to come by.

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Review from Tatjana B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery for 5-months. She has settled in very quickly thanks to very friendly and caring staff. The nursery has great facilities, especially the large garden at the back where kids can play and explore. The menu is really good and parents get daily updates of how much
kids eat and also, photos/videos of activities which I find very useful and interesting. The nursery has already helped to build confidence and improve speech of my little one. We are very happy with the nursery choice so far.

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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The two things that drew me to the nursery were the staff and the resources. The staff are a caring, energetic team that I have noticed haven't had much turn over compared to other nurseries I have looked at. My child has developed some lovely relationships with staff at Blossom Lodge. The staff
are approachable and just lovely- people that you are pleased your child is spending time with. The nursery is being gradually upgraded and the resources for the children are well-chosen and stimulating. After settling in, my child has always enjoyed going to nursery. She takes part in fun play and sensory activities. As a first time Mum, it's a relief knowing she's happy at nursery!

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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Blossom Lodge for six months now. I'm very happy with the level of care she receives. Her key worker is just brilliant - so experienced, knowledgeable and caring. The feedback I get at the end of the day is great too. You can tell the staff genuinely care about the kids and have
a really good grasp of their individual personalities. Highly recommended.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love Blossom Lodge.
The staff are so helpful and kind. They make you feel very welcome and helped my daughter settle in pretty quick.

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Review from Natasha G (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with this nursery since he was a baby and he loves it. The staff are lovely and have helped me with potty training and give me great advice, would recommend this nursery any day.

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Review from Daisy P (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Blossom Lodge since August. She is so happy there and I feel so comfortable leaving her. All the staff are so lovely and reassuring. I couldn't imagine her going anywhere else.

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Review from Suzanne W (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise this nursery enough for helping our little boy settle after our move to Cheltenham. There is a family atmosphere with genuinely caring staff, many of whom have been there for years which says so much. Our son has grown in confidence, his speech has improved markedly after having so
much time dedicated to him and he is so happy to go to nursery. We are delighted with the level of care he is receiving and would not hesitate to recommend them.

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Review from Lorraine W (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl SO loves her days at nursery. I struggled with guilt at the thought of putting her in under 6 months but she adores the carers. She goes off each day with a smile on her face into the welcoming arms of her carer. She comes home exhausted and happy, having had a truly lovely day. What
more can a parent ask for?! They have an app that informs you of their day, making me smile when I see photos /videos of what she's been up to confirms to me that I made the right decision. The staff are so genuine and kind. They really love each child and take every step to see their individual needs are met. 10/10.

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Review from Vincent C (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with our children going to The Lodge. The staff are all wonderful - so caring and thoughtful and our children are so happy there. We're really pleased with the activities the children do, the progress they are making and the fun they have. It's great to see through regular updates on
the app too. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Declan R (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was a very young baby. I have always been made to feel welcome, the staff truly care about the children and has shown so much care and support in her development. The relationships she has built with the staff is amazing and now that she is 2 and
in the next age group I get her telling me all about it in her amazing new vocabulary. She enjoys coming to nursery and is always happy on collection. Your new app for parents is amazing. I love the posts and photos of what she has been up to and you really see how settled she is and how much she enjoys nursery. She is learning something new every day and I was amazed when she was able to identify the letters magnets on our fridge for people in our family this week. Would definitely recommend you all.

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Review from Pete T (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our children are always happy to go to nursery. They are challenged and well looked after. The staff are very friendly and we get a review of our children's day spent at nursery.

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Review from Charlotte V (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Evolution Childcare provides excellent care. My son has gained so much confidence and he comes home happy at the end of each day, which is the most important thing to a parent. I can't recommend Evolution highly enough.

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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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