Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

141 Hucclecote Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3TX
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9.8 43 Reviews
  • Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote, Gloucester
Little Trees Hucclecote has a highly-skilled, friendly team keen to help each child develop in their first few years of life.

Staff encourage children to be creative, expressive and inclusive by involving all children in group activities. The nursery runs flexible sessions, designed to suit parents' lifestyle and each child’s needs.

Staff work to a 1:4 ratio, 1:3 in the baby unit, 1:8 with Pre-school.

Every child is assigned a ‘Key Worker’ when they join Treetops to ensure that their full potential is being reached. Each child will have the opportunity to experience a new keyworker when they move to a new group.

Facilities include large spacious garden play areas to ample parking spaces,

The nursery offers additional activities to enhance each child’s learning and development which sets it apart from other nurseries including specialist Music classes, fun French class and weekly swimming lessons.

Other services include professional photos and haircuts with an in-house hairdresser every six weeks.

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Care Provided by Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Cannings (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1086829
  • Total Places for Children
  • 63
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

  • Our sessions start from £36.00
    For up to date information please refer to our fees structure on our website.

  • We offer various sessions with options of early start from 7.30am (if available) along with full days. Please refer to our website for up to date fee information including registration, food and funding.


    We offer sibling discount. Please refer to our website for further details.

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote Reviews (43)

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9.8

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote has 43 reviews.

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Review from Lucy K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery and could not recommend any more to anyone looking for the perfect setting for their little one.
The love my little boy has for all of the staff shows me how happy and settled he is there. They have worked so hard to make sure he is happy and settled.
Thank you all.

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Review from Rob S (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, great app that details what goes on in the day, very informative.
The staff really work on key development aspects and you get regular bespoke reviews on this.
Would endorse this nursery.

Reply from Karen Green, Regional Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been attending Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote for coming up to a year and I can't be happier with our choice of nursery. We were made to feel very welcome on look round and my little boy even asked to go and play on look round which is something that he hadn't done in any of
the other nurseries we had visited. From that moment we knew little trees was our nursery.
I've seen such a positive change in my little boy since starting nursery and that's definitely because of the incredible staff. You can tell the staff genuinely love their job and care for my little boy so much and this level of interaction even comes from up top in the nursery managers, who regularly tell me about what they've played with my little boy or funny things hes done that day showing me they are also part of the day to day running's of the nursery and don't just shut themselves away in their office and never see the children. Communication is great and the support they've given our family is above and beyond.

Reply from Karen Green, Regional Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

Thank you for your kind comments. We really appreciate your feedback.


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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote and from the age of 1 he stopped eating food completely for no known reason, he has been in and out of hospital due to multiple illnesses and virus. We put him into this nursery at 14 months old and the staff have been beyond amazing, they have encouraged
food every day and managed to start him eating again slowly, they have worked with the dietitian and pediatrics to get my son the help he has needed to move forward. On days when he has fallen unwell during the nursery day the staff have cuddled and loved him exactly how he would be loved at home until we have managed to get there to collect him. The foods they offer are lovely healthy meals and the setting itself is beautiful and well maintained. Staff have all the time to talk and let you know how your child is doing, my child has done a complete 360 since attending this nursery and I really am grateful to staff for all their love and attention. I'm still 100% happy we chose this nursery.

Reply from Karen Green, Regional Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

Thank you for your kind comments. We appreciate your feedback


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Equipment in room being used which is for babies up to 6 months to strap my (very much mobile and confidently walking) child down multiple times when she is 10 months old. Staff letting in parents without knowing whose parent they are, leading us to the wrong room then asking "who is your daughter again?".
They never ask for your set password. Minimal updates on the app and poor handovers meaning you have no idea how much your child has eaten or slept which is quite important when they are 10 months and can't speak. Unresponsive management who do not organise signing you up or settling in sessions and don't get back to you when complaints on safety are made on the above (I waited for 3 working days for an update) forcing you to pull your child out of nursery after only 2 sessions and leaving you with no childcare the week before going back to work. So disappointing and stressful, avoid this nursery!

Reply from Karen Green, Regional Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didnt meet your expectations, as we strive to provide a nurturing and positive environment for all children. Our team is dedicated to continuous improvement, and feedback like this is invaluable to us. Thank you again for helping us grow and improve.


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Review from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery at ten months old. In a Covid world full of unknowns. I have never met such calming kind souls and this nursery is full of of caring staff from top to bottom. My daughter is now 4 years old and leaving to start her journey at primary school. She has been in every room
at this nursery right the way through to preschool. Special shout out to two staff members in particular, you are the best.

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Review from John E (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Little Trees now for the last 8 months and we are very happy with the nursery. The staff are friendly and have demonstrated a real kindness and care for our daughter, taking a keen interest in her development. We would recommend!

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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has settled into Little Trees really well, being only 9 months old I was worried about sending her to a nursery but the staff are amazing and made us both feel welcome! I know I’ve picked the right setting for her, she happily goes in, in the mornings to her practitioners and they keep
her so busy during the day with lots of lovely activities. I get regular updates throughout the day through the nursery app which is brilliant and they always do a thorough handover at pick-ups. She gets to eat lots of lovely foods too for snacks and lunch and I feel like they have really got to know the little individual she is!

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Review from Vivienne W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for just over a year now and I could not be more pleased with this setting. My daughter is so confident and caring, she has made amazing progress since starting here and it shows how much the staff care for her and how much they contribute to her learning
skills. I love that all the staff in the nursery know who she is and will always talk to her. She is so happy to walk into nursery and we have no issues at handover which I think speaks volumes for how happy she is to be there!

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Review from Scott P (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Trees Hucclecote has been an incredible experience for my daughter since she has joined. The staff's exceptional interaction with the children creates a nurturing environment. I've noticed pleasing progress in my daughter's speech and eating habits, which speaks volumes about the care and attention
provided. Grateful for the positive impact on her development.

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Review from Daisy T (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Trees Nursery is fantastic, my daughter has been going for the past 9 months and she is absolutely thriving. The nursery is clearly helping with her development and she shows that she really enjoys going to nursery when we arrive!

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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended this nursery, my eldest under a different name. My youngest has been there for a year and half and loves it and the staff. She has thrived under the team's care, who communicate with me when needed and not prompted to. It's so lovely to send my child to a team who
have a bond and work well together. They are a family and that is shown with the children too. The nursery has been putting a lot of work into their facilities as well and the difference in the rooms is wonderful!

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Review from Jake P (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Little Trees for over 12 months now and she absolutely loves it. We have our 2nd daughter starting in 2024. The staff are extremely friendly and offer great care. Our daughter loves Little Trees whether it be for the activities, other friends, or staff. We’ve certainly seen
development with our daughter through the support and what’s offered by the staff. Our daughter attended another nursery in the local area which had a number of issues but it’s been a seamless journey so far with Little Trees - would definitely recommend.

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Review from Tom D (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Trees has been a fantastic nursery and we couldn’t be happier. Our first child attended the nursery and is now in primary school and the brilliant work of all the staff at Little Trees set him up for a successful transition into primary. Our second child is now well into his second year and he
comes home buzzing about what he has done that day. The variety of activities alongside the amazing care the staff give mean this is the only nursery we would recommend to our friends! (Which we have!)

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Review from Vicki P (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery!
My little boy has additional needs and has been looked after and loved by every single member of staff.
After moving setting, I was worried he would not settle but thanks to the patience and love of the staff he settled quickly and now he loves going into nursery. All the
staff go over and above for him, making sure he is happy and having fun.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Little Tree’s Hucclecote for over a year now, she has absolutely loved her time here and is absolutely thriving! She’s grown and developed so much since starting here last summer and I’m so happy with her wonderful care. The management are amazing and are so quick to help with
any questions or queries I may have. Thank you Little trees!

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote for about 6 months now and she absolutely loves it! The staff are kind and caring, they always go the extra mile and keep the children busy and engaged by providing a good variety of activities to support social skills, encourage independence
and getting them ready for pre-school and beyond. We love the regular updates on their day and would highly recommend this setting to anybody! We always feel at ease when dropping her off as we are sure she is going to have another amazing day! All staff including the managers are kind, helpful and approachable, there is a great communication between parents and staff. Great quality service, we are happy to be part of it.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are extremely welcoming and helped my daughter settle well into nursery life. We moved our daughter from another setting and I was worried about how she would cope with the transition - but the staff in adventurers were so calm, friendly and reassuring that she settled almost instantly! On
the move into investigators (Pre-school) my daughter struggled a little but again I can not fault the staff with helping support that transition! The garden facilities are amazing! And resources/activities provided are there to ensure the children are ready for school! Management are very approachable and no query or concern is too big or too small I feel listened to and not just brushed away! Fantastic setting!

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Review from Bernadette S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves it here. She has been here for about eight months and loves the outside space and all the activities they do. I feel like the staff really know my daughter. There are daily updates provided on the app along with lots of pics. I especially like the handover at the end of
the day as I really get a sense of how the day went. My experience has been a low turnover of staff and I'm delighted I found this nursery for my daughter. My daughter has developed a lovely bond with a number of staff, most especially her lovely ladies.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children in different age groups attending Little Trees and I think it is an absolutely fantastic setting across the board.


All staff are so bubbly and engaging, they really go above and beyond with the children to give them positive interactions and a brilliant day.


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with two other local settings and Little Trees stands out by far. They do so many curriculum-based activities I really feel like they're giving my children the best start possible, especially with a view to being school ready!


Some of the spaces look a little tired but I'd much prefer this and my children having a day of fun and coming home covered in messy play and mud, rather than playing in a clinical environment where the paint on the walls is prioritised overplay and learning!


Well done to everyone at Little Trees! You are all fantastic!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.771)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10 for Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.771 for Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.771

  • 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 Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote is based on 15 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 15 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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Sarah

Sarah Cannings

Job Title: Little Trees Hucclecote Manager

Joined: 2021

Sarah started her career in childcare in 2011 when she graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a degree in Early Childhood Studies, she has since worked in various nurseries working her way through to be a deputy at our Little Trees Lansdown under Karen. Sarah’s favourite part of the job is the changes that we make to each of the children each session they are in, and how different the days are.


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote accepts?

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote Open?

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote have capacity for?

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote to the centre of Gloucester?

2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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