Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham GL52 2PZ
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  • Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school, Cheltenham
Circus Day Nursery Ltd has been established with a focus on quality early years learning, taking pride in an atmosphere where children can thrive and feel motivated.

A large garden and flexible range of play resources allows for a flexible approach to key early years goals, as well as many additional courses such as Fun French, First Aid Awareness, Spanish, Tappy Toes sessions to name but a few additional activities for little ones to enjoy

An all-weather surface and canopy means there is the opportunity for outdoor play whatever the weather, with children enjoying the nature section with the rabbits.

As well as a skilled approach to education, the nursery also supports healthy eating, supporting each individual child's diet. The head chef has a wonderful array of beautiful recipes the children love and thoroughly enjoy.

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Care Provided by Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sue Wilson
  • Person in charge
  • Katie Cove (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 48
  • Total Places for Children
  • 119
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • From £82.55 per day, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, nappies, and formula feeds. Government Funding is available for eligible 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-4-year-olds. Consumable charges may be applicable during funded hours (subject to terms and conditions).

  • We offer government funding from 9 month old children and can take care of the administration and support with any paperwork required. Limited spaces are available, so please contact us and arrange your personal tour of our beautiful setting. We are a family-run business, established in 1997 with a long-term dedicated staff team
  • Parking

  • The driveway is a sweeping drive with options to drop off and pick up outside the building. In addition, there are spaces on Pittville Circus Road, if the car park is full or you anticipate spending more time at the setting. Either way the nursery will welcome you whole heartedly and look forward to meeting you.


Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (109)

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Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.579) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 109 reviews.

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Review from Alyona S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Circus. The staff are kind, loving and very invested in the children.
They always go above and beyond and my children really look forward to going to nursery. They absolutely LOVE their time there. It keeps my mind at rest when at work, for which we are really grateful.
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are very happy and would not change our nursery for anything.

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Review from Nina P (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I looked at a number of different nurseries when choosing our daughter's care provider, however, Circus stood out and we are so pleased that we chose this nursery! We have been so happy with the care provided for our daughter by Circus and are really pleased that we have been able to secure places for
our two babies this year. Over the past 3 years at Circus, our daughter has developed wonderful relationships with not only the staff responsible for her immediate care but other members of staff and of course brilliant friendships with other children!
The nursery is fantastic at communicating any issues and works hard to involve parents as much as possible in their child’s learning. I am so happy leaving my child in the care of Circus and would have no hesitation in recommending them to friends.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery when she was 2 and a half years old she absolutely loved it. From day 1, the staff are wonderful and really put you at ease. The preschool are fantastic with phonics and writing, it set her up perfectly for school. My son started in January and he is getting on fantastically.
He has delayed speech and the staff are absolutely fantastic with him. Would 100% recommend this nursery. The food is fantastic too and the garden is amazing such a large space for the children to enjoy.

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Review from Purdey S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery, highly recommended.
The staff are friendly and seem to remember all the children, even if they aren't in their year!

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Review from Les C (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending my first child to nursery was a worry, wondering whether we had selected the right one. The Circus team couldn’t have made my son's first few years any nicer! The staff are great, the meals were healthy, the day trips were lovely and educational and most importantly, my son is very happy there
and can’t wait to get back in the mornings. The staff clearly love the children and the feeling is mutual. My son starts school this year and it’ll be sad to say goodbye to the Circus family.

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Review from Leigh C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Quite simply the best daycare in Cheltenham. Both my children age 2 and 3 attend and I have never felt anything but happy with every aspect of their care and the way I have been treated. Circus are a family and I don’t know what I’d do without them.

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Review from Lucia S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being a new mother, in a new home, in a new town, ensuring my two-year-old son felt safe and settled at his first nursery was vitally important. I was finding my way and so would he be.


I felt anxious and unsure about leaving him but all worries melted away once I met the founder and a handful of

the most loving girls who would be taking care of him.


From his very first day, he’s been thrilled to be in Clowns then Jugglers and now pre-school. He has blossomed into a confident, comfortable, humorous and deeply contented little boy. Curious to know more about the world and the people around him and always up for a cuddle!


I know that I owe much of the grounded sense of security that he enjoys to the heartfelt care he has received from his Circus Family.


Thank you with all my heart.


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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery. All the staff are so helpful and always go above and beyond for the children/families. The staff are friendly and welcoming. My daughter is extremely happy in this setting and has thrived since she has started in August 2015. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the fantastic
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Review from Amanda P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending pre-school only two afternoons per week however I am amazed at the positive influence Circus has had on so many important aspects of her life. She loves the environment and the staff are genuinely caring. Even with the short sessions she spends there she has gained
so much more social confidence in particular, but also a good sense of what to expect come September at school. I have no previous experience with nurseries but Circus went above and beyond my expectations. Really fantastic work!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.579)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.579) out of 10 for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 17 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 4.865 for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.865

  • 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 4.714 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 17 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 119 number of registered child places is 23.8. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.8 = 0.714

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Top 20 Recommended Nursery Award for the South West

Recipient: Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

Date: Thursday 01 Oct 2020 More details

Top 20 Nurseries South West England 2020

Recipient: Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Top 20 Nurseries South West England 2019

Recipient: Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

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Sue Wilson-Porterfield

Job Title: Team Circus

Joined: 1993

We are a highly dedicated professional team, driven by the passion to make a positive difference within the Early Years.


Please take time to read through our validated reviews on the review page as many parents and families past and present have taken the time to show their appreciation and gratitude.


As a team we are all striving to work together, bringing experience, enjoyment, motivation and above all passion in the best interests of the child's learning and development throughout their exciting journey through Circus.


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