Best nurseries in Charlton
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Cheltenham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Bears Childcare Limited Full day care · 12 places · GL53 8AR | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Holy Apostles Pre-School Sessional day care · 24 places · GL52 6QZ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Ashley Manor Nursery Full day care · 80 places · GL52 6NR | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Glenfall Pre-School Full day care · 15 places · GL52 6XZ | Good (2024) |
| 5 | The Ark Full day care · 31 places · GL52 6LJ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | St Mary's Nursery & Preschool – Charlton Kings Sessional day care · 28 places · GL53 8AU | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Little Apples Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · GL53 7BY | Good (2022) |
| 8 | The Nursery School Full day care · 28 places · GL53 8AP | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Blossom Lodge Day Nursery Full day care · 73 places · GL52 6SR | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Berkhampstead Day Nursery, Charlton Kings Full day care · 62 places · GL53 8AG | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | HAPS Sports Camp Sessional day care · GL52 6QZ | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | art-K Cheltenham Sessional day care · GL53 8AR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Charlton?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Charlton?
There are 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Charlton; listed first: Charlie Bears Childcare Limited, Holy Apostles Pre-School, Ashley Manor Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Charlton?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Charlton?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Cheltenham · Battledown · Fairview · Hatherley · Lansdown
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.