Best nurseries in Tuffley
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Gloucester, 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 | Acorn Centre Full day care · 24 places · GL4 0RN | Good (2024) |
| 2 | George's Playgroup Full day care · 24 places · GL4 0SS | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Tuffley Playgroup at Harewood Infant School Sessional day care · 24 places · GL4 0SS | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Best Friends Day Nurseries Ltd Full day care · 49 places · GL4 0DU | Good (2023) |
| 5 | The Secret Garden Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 90 places · GL4 0PZ | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Tuffley?
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 Tuffley?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Tuffley; listed first: Acorn Centre, George's Playgroup, Tuffley Playgroup at Harewood Infant School.
How much does nursery cost in Tuffley?
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 Tuffley?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Gloucester · Quedgeley and Hardwicke · Quedgeley · Hempsted · Kingsholm
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.