Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

5-7 Arle Avenue, Cheltenham GL51 8JP
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  • Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham, Cheltenham
Little Pips Nursery in Cheltenham is a family owned, 'home from home', private daycare nursery offering the highest quality of childcare to children aged 0-5 years old.

The inspirational learning environments including a large garden with huge sandpit, mud garden, two pirate ships, wooden playhouse, Wow shed, outdoor classroom, dedicated baby garden and much more, enable the children to explore and learn supported by a hard-working, dedicated team of ladies.

In the recent Ofsted report (June 2019) Little Pips Nursery was awarded GOOD with OUTSTANDING features.

The ladies closely support the children and record their development using electronic learning journals which enable parents to monitor children's fun adventures and progress. Parents have an app which helps to see the children's day at nursery as well as communicate with the staff easily.

Little Pips also run a 'graduate scheme' for the oldest Pips who are leaving for school in September. This scheme supports their transition through fun daily activities which develop their skills in phonics (reading), mark making (writing) and maths.

The dedicated cook provides freshly prepared, home-cooked food on a daily basis and children help to make a pudding once a week as well as growing vegetables.

Please ring or email for further information or a copy of the video tour.

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Care Provided by Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jenni Collins (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 42
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham Reviews (85)

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Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham has 85 reviews.

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Review from Morgan T (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pips is an amazing little nursery, the level of care they show my son is fantastic, I get regular observations and always look forward to seeing pictures of what he's been up to. Little Pips staff take the time to understand my child and his likes/dislikes and encourage his growth and development.
I couldn't ask for a better nursery.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Managing Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

What a lovely review! Thank you so much for your very kind words.


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Review from Kerry E (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little ones love Little Pips, it is a lovely nursery, with great provisions to suit each age group. The preparation for school is really good too, with lots of reading, maths and writing in the year before they graduate, which really helps them to feel ready.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Managing Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you so much for your very kind words! School readiness is hugely important for our children and we love seeing them develop their independence and confidence as well as all areas of learning. Thank you so much.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Little Pips since she was 9 months old and has loved going in pretty much every day, she is almost 4.
The ladies care for our daughter so much and have a true interest in her well-being. Our daughter has grown in confidence and has made such lovely friendships.
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love that the ladies prepare the children for school so much by delivering graduate sessions which our child loves!

Reply from Claire Burgess, Managing Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we love seeing our children progress so much as they grow with us.


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Review from Hannah E (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has only started going to nursery since September and I couldn't be happier. The facilities are fantastic with lots of outside space, great food and lovely staff. He has struggled a little with the adjustment but I have been made to feel perfectly at ease and they have been fantastic supporting
him through this period. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Executive Manager at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are so pleased that your son has settled so quickly, that means the world to us.


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Review from J D (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is approachable and so caring for the children. Their activities are varied and exciting based on the children's interests.
Children are always happy!

Reply from Claire Burgess, Managing Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you for your lovely review which means a lot to us.


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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pips is a fantastic nursery. Our child is always so happy to go in and spend the day and we feel very confident leaving them there. The teachers and staff are brilliant, always very friendly and let us know how our child is progressing. We get daily updates and photos of what they have been up
to in the nursery. It is lovely to see that our child is up to a fun range of activities.

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Review from Eki O (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't speak highly enough of Little Pips and their staff! It's definitely a home-from-home feeling.
Thank you to all the ladies for your hard work, love, dedication and patience to the children. You have been exceptional on all levels, you help with potty training, caring when my daughters were
unwell, making everyday fun environment and the variety of activities is appreciated.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every person in the nursery is friendly and very helpful. I know that if I am having any concerns about my child's development I am welcome to talk about it.
My daughter is always coming back happy and excited for the next day.

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Review from Eve M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ladies at Little Pips have always been so lovely and keep me informed when it comes to my daughter. My daughter is such a shy girl and on our first visit, she instantly relaxed. So my decision was made immediately. I really trust these ladies to keep my daughter safe and to help her to grow.

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Review from Jas H (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, all the staff are great and build a close rapport with the kids. Our daughter has built a close bond with some of the staff and it makes it easier on the days when she doesn't want to leave us. We really like that it is a small nursery, it means the kids all know each other and it has
a lovely family feel about it. They have lots of fun and lots of different activities and it's lovely to see the progress and hear about what they've been doing each day, especially the photos. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds and always leaves with a smile. We would fully recommend this nursery.

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Review from Gary H (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to Little Pips, he cannot wait to get ready in the morning to go, he has come on leaps and bounds and all the staff are great and very friendly and helpful. They keep you up to date with everything that is going on with my son's learning and development. Great all round
team, would recommend them to anyone looking to start their little one's journey.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy with the awesome ladies from Little Pips Nursery. We have been looking for so long for the proper place for her and we are happy with the choice made. We are more than happy with Little Pips.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

What a lovely review. We are so pleased that you took the time to find us and are pleased with your choice. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from Sylwia G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All Little Pips staff are always very professional. Every day they organise lots of different activities for the little ones and my son is always happy when I'm picking him up. I would not send my child anywhere else.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

These are lovely words, thank you so much! Our team work so hard to make sure that the activities are varied so it is lovely that you have recognised this, thank you.


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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves nursery at Little Pips. So glad I found such an accommodating nursery. Lovely staff and lovely nursery rooms full of educating toys/posters/activities etc. No 2 days are ever the same and I like how the children go out and are taken on walks in the fresh air!

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you so much! Giving our children real-life experiences through trips and visitors is a very important part of our ethos, so thank you for recognising that.


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Review from Naomi M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, lovely ladies, many activities take place every day for the children, they have fresh food. The nursery is kept clean and tidy. My son goes and he loves it and when my daughter went here she loved it too! Me and my son will miss nursery and the ladies when he leaves.
If you are looking
for a nursery this is the one!

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

This is such a lovely review! Our nursery cook is amazing so thank you for acknowledging her hard work. We will miss you too but we are always here if you want to pop in!


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Review from D F (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Feel so lucky to have found such a great nursery for my daughter. She has settled in so well and loves going each week. All the staff are so kind and friendly and organise a great range of activities for her. She goes into nursery with big smiles and comes out with big smiles. Thank you to everyone
at Little Pips Nursery.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Smiles are everything to us! Thank you so much for this lovely review.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely outstanding. My little boy has learnt so much physically and emotionally since being a Little Pips Nursery. He often talks happily about all his friends there. The staff are enormously engaged with their children and take a huge amount of care getting to know their personalities and preferences.
The communication we receive is second to none and they are equipping him with, I feel, a fantastic start to 'school life'.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Executive Manager at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

What a lovely review! School readiness is so important and we are thrilled with our amazing children's progress. Thank you.


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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is phenomenal! They are really caring, and have a great ethic! Our little boy loves it there, and has come on leaps and bounds since attending! I love the fact it is a small and intimate nursery, as it makes it all that bit more personal to us as parents. We would recommend the nursery to
everyone!

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you so much for this lovely review. Our Little Pips Nursery family is very important to us so it is great to hear that you really value that. Thank you.


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Review from Lizzie F (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham since our daughter started there 7 months ago. She runs through the gate to meet them and is then all smiles when we pick her up. We feel so confident that she has had the best day there. They organise a range of fantastic activities including
all the messy stuff I try and avoid at home. They are always so kind, friendly and have made our daughter's transition into nursery such a happy one. We have 100% chosen the right nursery and would absolutely recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Director at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We love messy play here.


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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham have a fantastic team that has great attitudes, the nursery is such a positive space for the children to grow and develop. The team are professional and personable and show great care and attention. This approach gives you great confidence and reassurance as a parent that
your child is in the right place.

Reply from Claire Burgess, Executive Manager at Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

What a great review. Thank you so much for your very kind words.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.966)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10 for Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.966 for Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.966

  • 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 Pips Nursery Cheltenham 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham accepts?

Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham Open?

Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham have capacity for?

Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham to the centre of Cheltenham?

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

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