Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School

73 Ermin Street, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4EH
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9.6 38 Reviews
  • Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School, Gloucester
Ridgemount Nursery is an established family-run nursery in the heart of Brockworth. They are outdoor-focused, encouraging children to enjoy the benefits of nature all year and making full use of their outdoor areas, including an allotment, woodland, and adventure garden.

They provide a nurturing environment for all age groups, with cosy corners, natural materials and a range of activities to encourage children with all different interests to engage and play. They follow the EYFS framework to create these play opportunities, and aim to inspire children's curiosity in the world around them.

Ridgemount encourage children and their families to embrace their community, with visits to the library, retirement home and local park, as well as hosting family coffee mornings, a summer party and Christmas carols.

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Care Provided by Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School
  • Person in charge
  • Caron Humphris (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 9 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School

  • Starting at £63 per full day (8am-6pm)

  • Contact us to learn more about government funding that could be available to you.

Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School Reviews (38)

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Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.579) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School has 38 reviews.

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Review from Carly C (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using this nursery since January 2016. I can not fault it. The management is excellent and the staff are great with the children. Both my children have loved their time at Ridgemount Cottage day nursery.

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Review from Deana S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children who attend Ridgemount and both settled really well. The nursery do so much with the kids and they have formed lovely relationships with both ourselves and our children. Every day we receive pictures and updates and at the beginning of the week, a theme or topic is chosen for the
children to focus on. Over the years Ridgemount have accommodated our son's initial milk allergy and handled any dilemma we've faced with such reassurance. For us, it's the first nursery we came across where we got the feeling we were looking for and I've not once regretted the decision.

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Review from Steve M (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with the care our daughter receives, the communications from the nursery and the obvious joy our daughter takes in going two afternoons per week. She is very happy at Ridgemount and is buzzing when she comes home which is delightful. The nursery has helped with her development in terms
of activities, language and socialising with other children which during the current pandemic has been very difficult to achieve at home, especially since playgroups have been closed. The nursery has also been meticulous in its sanitising of all areas and equipment, keeping all parents up to date with their processes. This has been communicated through the two online messaging services, Tapestry and Famly, both of which are welcomed by parents.

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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son moved to Ridgemount Cottage from another nursery in January 2020. We have been so pleased with the nursery since he joined. Communication is the best we have ever had from a nursery setting, all of the staff and management are very approachable and helpful. Their response to the COVID has been
well thought out and organised.

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Review from Billie J (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would definitely recommend Ridgemount Cottage nursery. My son comes home full of life after a fabulous session. I feel very confident in knowing that my son is well looked after when he is there. The staff are great at communicating and keeping you up to date with everything.

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Review from Tanya O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has gone here from the age of one, she's now 4 and in the afterschool club. They have always been fantastic with her. She has reduced vision and they have gone up and beyond for her care, she has to be patched as many hours and they do it all, nothing is beyond them for her care. I really
recommend this brilliant and family friendly nursery where all the staff in and out of the nursery are fantastic. The only down side is my daughter would never part with the beetroot brownies.

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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. I couldn't be happier. My daughter has been going there for 2 years and they have been nothing short of amazing. I love their indoor and outdoor curriculum. I love the outdoor facilities, their imaginative approach and their organisation. Through Covid, they have been very
organised, on the ball and have a very thought-through approach. They have kept our family safe and happy! I really think a great deal of all the staff and management.

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Review from Caron H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It goes without saying this year continues to present new and ever-changing challenges. Ridgemount Cottage has gone above and beyond to ensure that they have provided quality childcare in a safe and secure environment. The nursery has extensive outdoor areas which allow children to truly explore all
that outdoor learning has to offer. I love that my daughter has access to such an array of indoor and outdoor spaces. As a parent, I am thrilled with steps that they have put into place; fogging of rooms each night, regularly disinfecting resources through the day, staff wearing mask when less than 2m apart, rotation and quarantine of resources that can't be disinfected. Parents are constantly kept informed and up to date with changes, which is reassuring. I feel confident taking my daughter to Ridgemount and throughout the pandemic, all staff continue to be professional, supportive and reassuring.

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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent process for settling in and have gone out of the way to accommodate requirements. Made the whole transition so easy. Daughter is very happy and loves going. The feedback on what she gets up to in a day is excellent.

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Review from Darren L (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The level of care shown to the children at Ridgemont is absolutely fantastic. All staff are so friendly and kind and take a genuine interest in the children's wellbeing. Furthermore, during a very difficult time (COVID) the communication and transparency from the management cannot be faulted. I really
could not recommend Ridgemont nursery highly enough!

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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined the nursery in January after a house move, she found the transition difficult and drop off in the mornings were stressful. The staff were absolutely fabulous and took it in their stride, they have been brilliant with settling her in and she now does not want to leave at the end of
the day! The meals served are healthy and my daughter always comes home and tells me what she’s eaten, she enjoys all the fun activities throughout the day and has already made good relationships with the staff and other children.

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Review from Jackie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was worried about my son's speech as he's 2 but now he is in the outstanding learning in his room. This is all down to staff and my brains of course! Highly recommend, great staff, very hard working, friendly and approachable.

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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery, it has been outstanding from day one when my eldest child attended until throughout the pandemic. They are caring, fun, friendly, and most importantly put the safety of the children and their staff first. I feel so lucky to have found this nursery.

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Review from Georgia B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended nursery since she was 6 months old and is now just over 2 years old. I cannot express how fantastic my daughter's development has been since joining. The staff are incredible and the food choices are amazing as it’s a struggle to eat certain foods at home but eats them without
a fuss at nursery. The manager and all the staff have gone above and beyond since the start of the pandemic to keep our children safe and cannot rate this nursery enough! 5* review from us.

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Review from Leanne (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to preschool here every afternoon, he has made so many great friends and has learnt so much! The staff are fantastic, so fun and friendly, could not fault them on anything, highly recommend.

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Review from Darina M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Ridgemount Cottage nursery. My daughter loves to go there. The staff are lovely, food is amazing and the environment for children is very safe and clean. When I first went to see this nursery I instantly fell in love with their little forest in the garden. The children have so much
to do and learn there. Management is caring and responsible.

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Review from Alex (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Ridgemount Cottage since she was 10 months old (she is now 4). The staff team have always been caring and supportive. My daughter is always excited to go and is full of stories when she comes home. They have an amazing outdoor space which they take full advantage of. Particularly
during the pandemic, they have been incredibly helpful and transparent.

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Review from Beatrice W (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I am dissatisfied with the service received from Ridgemount. It's financially expensive. Got charged for a full 15 minutes if I was 5 minutes early. Queried this with the manager, and was just told to reduce hours, however when I paid for early starts, no one would open the gate until 50 or 55. I was
always getting messages to say something is up with my daughter. And I could not feel at ease at work, because of dreaded email. The overall nursery is clean and very educated but, the service I received was not as of standard.

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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 Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 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 4.787 for Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.787

  • 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 4.792 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School is based on 19 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.792

  • 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 (4)

Caron

Caron

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2008

Hello, I'm Caron and I am the Manager here at Ridgemount Cottage Nursery. Having achieved my Level 3 in Early Years Education, I have been part of the Ridgemount family for over 16 years.


As well as Managing the Nursery, I am the Forest School Leader here. I love encouraging the children's natural awe and wonder and watching them take such joy in the world around them.


The best thing about being the Manager here is that I am lucky enough to get to know every child and their family and see as they progress into confident people, ready for school. I look forward to welcoming you and your child into the Ridgemount Community too!


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Sharon

Job Title: Head of Lower School

Joined: 2022

Hello, I'm Sharon. I am the Head of the Baby Unit here at Ridgemount. I have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and I came to Ridgemount in 2022.


With my own grandchild at Ridgemount, I know choosing a place for your child can be nerve-racking. But here, we make sure to provide a safe, calm environment for our little ones, with small, nurturing groups and stimulating sensory activities.


Lucia

Lucia

Job Title: Head of Middle School

Joined: 2006

Hello, I'm Lucia and I'm the Head of Ridgemount's toddler unit. I am a qualified teacher and I have been here at Ridgemount for almost 20 years.


Ridgemount really encourages children to learn through play, to be independent and to care about their friends and the world around them. I love being part of each child's journey here.


Jackie

Jackie

Job Title: Head of Upper School

Joined: 2019

Hi, i'm Jackie. I lead the unit for the older children as they prepare for starting school. I have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and have been at Ridgemount for 5 years.


Being part of the pre-school Team is really rewarding, and lots of fun. The children love exploring our outdoor spaces, but our time set aside for yoga and calming breathing is really beneficial too. Saying goodbye to the cohorts as they head off to school is always bitter-sweet. I'm so glad I get to help them on their way.


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