Best nurseries in Lansdown
8 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 | Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham Full day care · 57 places · GL50 3QG | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | St Gregorys Child Care Trust Full day care · 50 places · GL50 3QG | Outstanding (2020) |
| 3 | Hickory Dickorys Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 40 places · GL50 1JS | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Christ Church [Cheltenham] Pre-School Playgroup Full day care · 30 places · GL50 2JH | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Angel Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · GL53 7PX | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Brightlands Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · GL50 3ED | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Lansdown Full day care · 93 places · GL50 2LR | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Full day care · 33 places · GL50 2NY | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Lansdown?
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 Lansdown?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Lansdown, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham, St Gregorys Child Care Trust, Hickory Dickorys Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Lansdown?
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 Lansdown?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Cheltenham · Charlton · Battledown · Fairview · Hatherley
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.