Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Cotswold Business Park, Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6BQ
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Care Provided by Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Aliss Wait (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 74
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 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 and the week between Christmas and the New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

  • We have a very simple fee structure for parental paid sessions (these are all inclusive of food
    and sundries). We also give 5% discount for parents who book 4 or 5 full days:
    - A half day is £44. (8am to 12:45pm, or 1:15pm to 6pm)
    - A full day is £79. (8am to 6pm)
    - An early start session (7:30am to 8am) is £7.
    - Late pickups are £15 per 15 minutes of delay.
    - Partial session periods are charged at £9 per hour.
  • Parking

  • Great parking facilities. Car parking spaces directly outside of the Nursery.


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Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble Reviews (40)

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Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble has 40 reviews.

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Review from W H (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gooseberry Bush is a great nursery. The team are all lovely and really take an interest in my child's development. They really put a lot of effort in with activities and care for the children. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your kind words.


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Review from Maria F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very worried and anxious about starting my daughter in nursery during the pandemic and not being able to go to settling in sessions or go inside for very long but all the staff made my daughter very welcome. After only a handful of settling in days, she was very happy to go inside, which made
me feel such at ease knowing she must be having the best time and felt very safe in an unfamiliar environment so quickly.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Abi P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault Gooseberry Bush. My son is so happy there, he can’t wait to go in each day, and most days is reluctant to come home! The staff were great at supporting me with all my anxieties about him starting nursery. The staff are always friendly and really knowledgeable and always able to answer
any queries quickly. There is a huge range of activities available for the children and my son has grown in confidence since starting nursery. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gooseberry Bush.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your Gooseberry Bush experience!


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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the office staff to the teaching staff, I could not recommend Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery more! Always fantastic service and it really shows in my little ones daily mood as he is always so happy! Thank you all for everything you do!

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate it and are pleased you are happy with our service.


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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had two children go through Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, it’s an absolutely fantastic nursery providing many opportunities to the children, it’s a wonderful stimulating nursery with great facilities. The outdoor spaces are fantastic, lots of forest school opportunities and outdoor learning, my
son absolutely loved the mud kitchens. Gooseberry Bush provided a loving, nurturing environment for my children. They helped them grow and develop into confident children who were more than ready to start school. They were well-prepared thanks to the hard work and dedication from the staff. The staff are phenomenal, the care they provide and the constant interaction and adaptation of activities to the children’s needs is second to none. It’s extremely child-focused and I could not have wished for my children to have accessed a better nursery. My youngest will be attending once things change and we need to access childcare again post Covid 19.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate it and are glad you have enjoyed your Gooseberry Bush experience.


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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our boys have attended the Gooseberry Bush Nursery. They both have absolutely loved it there. The nursery team has a wonderful team. The activities interest and challenge the children and the available outside space is brilliant - safe and well laid out. I have no doubt that GB nursery has and
is giving my boys the best start. Thank you to you all.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. We are pleased both boys have enjoyed their GB experience.


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Review from Francine P (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended Gooseberry Bush Kemble and have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. My eldest daughter left 2 1/2 years ago and still has fond memories of Gooseberry Bush. The staff are excellent, trustworthy and extremely child-centred, which is why I would not hesitate in recommending
the nursery. In particular, the preschool room is well-organised and provides excellent, fun experiences both socially and academically, which prepare children for school. My youngest daughter is currently in the preschool room and comes out happy and very chatty about her days. I am very grateful for the experience that both of my girls have received.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated! It's lovely to hear that both children have thoroughly enjoyed their time with us.


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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent place for our child to develop and grow with plenty of support and playtime. Excellent staff who care about the children. Every day our son comes home happy and loves his time at nursery. Each week is a different theme and we feel his development has been constant since being at Gooseberry
Bush. Would definitely recommend to others.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your review, much appreciated! We are pleased that you are happy with your Gooseberry Bush experience.


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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Gooseberry Bush for just over a year and absolutely loves it. The staff know how to make a real connection with the children and the activities are always well planned and educational. They have coped with the COVID situation brilliantly and have put many measures in place to protect
the children, parents and themselves. The nursery setting has fantastic outside space for all age ranges and the setting is great as my son loves being near the aeroplanes and seeing them every day.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated! We are pleased to hear that you are happy with your Gooseberry Bush experience.


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Review from Richard R (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose this nursery which came highly recommended by a friend. Even though it was out of the way (we live in Royal Wootton Bassett) - it just felt right. We had just adopted our little boy and he needed the right place to settle and with staff understanding about adopted children. The nursery had the
right environment, the staff knew their stuff and the owner was just amazing. Being a teacher myself I felt really confident leaving him there.
From day one we saw our son thrive and start to engage with adults and other children. We knew it would be a tough order for a nursery but they gladly helped us and our little boy.
This place is the best. Highly recommend.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated. Really pleased that you felt we were able to meet your child's needs.


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Review from Simon Y (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! We looked around for a while and had a bit of a time of it. From the initial meeting and show round, it became very clear that this establishment oozed knowledge, care and attention to detail of its operations. I must admit I was one of those parents that was hard to please. The management
and staff were really put through it with my questioning. I was completely satisfied. When my son attended he always came home happy, stating what he had done that day which was a change to where he was previously. If you are considering this nursery, go have a look. It is amazing. They truly are amazing.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

We are pleased that you have been happy with your Gooseberry Bush experience. Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.


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Review from Christopher H (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff and a great nursery. Both our children have enjoyed the nursery. Our eldest recently started school and the foundations laid by the nursery have ensured he’s had a smooth and easy transition to reception.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

It has been a pleasure looking after both boys!
Thank you for our review.


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Review from Richard P (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend enough that you choose Gooseberry Bush for your child or children. Everyone we have met had our child's best interests at heart through some really challenging times. We feel our not so little boy is now completely ready to take on the next challenge of big school! Thank you to
every one of you! Take care.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Really pleased that we were able to support with all of this to ensure readiness for school! Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated.


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Review from Francesca L (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My three year old has been at Goosebury Bush - Kemble for over a year now and fitted in straight away. Every room has a big outdoor play area which the children love. They also have a great online portal that keeps you updated with the children's day to day activities and how they deal
with certain scenarios, which I personally love to see. Staff are brilliant and seem to have a great grasp of what's going on with each and every child.
Couldn't recommend it more.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated. So pleased to hear that you are happy with your child's experience with us.


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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gooseberry Bush has been excellent for my son. He has been going since he was nine months old and is now two and a half years. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. The outside space is great for the children and they do activities to help them understand the world around them. An important
factor for me was that you can park right outside for free unlike other nurseries in town, it’s a godsend on a wet and windy day when you’re running late. Overall highly recommended.

Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble

Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated. Pleased to hear that you are enjoying your Gooseberry Bush experience.


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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery from nine months. He started in the youngest class of babies and has graduated up to the next age group. He is a sensitive little boy and I was nervous about how he would cope, both at first and with the move up to a new room.
I need not have been because he’s been so
well cared for throughout. The team have encouraged and coaxed him out of himself so well. Each of his key workers so far have been so engaged and positive. It is lovely that no matter what the team take time to hand over at drop off and pick up.
I am kept up to date with his development/progress in key skills etc. and his first full report was so detailed; it was lovely to see how well understood he is as a little person. Most often when I collect him he is buoyed up and pointing out things of interest in his room. He is clearly really happy there!

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery, caring and friendly. My eldest started school in September. He was very ready for this and with the preparation of preschool has made huge strides. He is confident and independent. So many activities take place with thought and care. I am amazed to see what they do and achieve. So
much support for potty training and achieving independence. My children have developed strong bonds with the staff.

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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with leaving my son here at Gooseberry Bush, the staff are extremely friendly and so nice towards my son. My son finds pre-school very upsetting as only three years old, but the staff have so much patience with calming my son, they phone me to let me know how he is getting on. I'm very
happy with his new pre-school. A big thumbs up!

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls have loved this nursery, the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the pre-school room leader is amazing, what she does with each and every child in preparing them to school is truly brilliant.
She is very bubbly and enthusiastic and her enthusiasm rubs off on the children, for me it
made my children look forward to coming to Gooseberry Bush to have fun and learn new things!

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was quite unsettled at first the staff bar non were wonderful. Patient, calm, with advice rather than being bossy and, made me feel that he was in good hands, even if I was upset about leaving him. He has settled now and loves it and I am very grateful to them all.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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 4.819 for Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.819

  • 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 Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble 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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 17 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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