Nurseries and Childcare in Cheltenham

Every registered nursery, pre-school and out-of-school club in Cheltenham, with the number of places and its latest Ofsted outcome.

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Nurseries and Childcare in Cheltenham

Looking for a nursery, pre-school or after-school club in Cheltenham? This page lists all 112 childcare providers on Ofsted’s register across the GL50–GL54 postcodes, with 4,332 places between them. Each one shows the type of care it offers, how many children it can take and its latest Ofsted outcome, with a link to the full inspection report.

Full day care nurseries usually take babies and children up to school age for most of the day, all year round. Pre-schools and playgroups offer shorter sessions, often in term time only. Out-of-school clubs cover breakfast, after-school and holiday care for school-age children.

Choosing a school next? See the full list of schools in Cheltenham, each with its Ofsted inspection history, and the primary school catchment map.

Childcare at a Glance

Map of Nurseries and Childcare

All Childcare Providers (112)

Data from Ofsted, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated 5 October 2026. Locations from postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Childminders and home childcarers are not listed, as Ofsted doesn't publish their names or addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do the Ofsted Outcomes Mean?

• Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate are the overall grades from a full early years inspection.
• Report card means the provider has been inspected under Ofsted's newer framework, which grades each area, such as inclusion and children's welfare, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement instead of giving one overall grade. The full report has the grades.
• Requirements met or not met applies to out-of-school clubs and providers on the Childcare Register only, which Ofsted checks against its requirements rather than grading.
• Voluntary register providers, such as some tutors and holiday camps, have chosen to register with Ofsted; it only inspects them if it has concerns.
• Not yet inspected usually means a provider registered recently.

Why Aren't Childminders Listed?

• Most childminders work from their own homes, so Ofsted doesn't publish their names or addresses. Gloucestershire County Council's Glosfamilies directory lists childminders who have chosen to advertise.

Can I Get Funded Childcare Hours?

• Many working parents of children from nine months old, and all three and four-year-olds, can get free childcare hours with a registered provider. Check what you're entitled to on the government's Childcare Choices site.

Does a Provider Have Places Available?

• The number shown is how many children a provider is registered to care for at once, not how many places are free. Contact the provider directly to ask about availability.

Where Does This Data Come From?

• Ofsted's register of childcare providers and their latest inspections, which it publishes every three months. The list is checked monthly. Each provider is placed at the centre of its postcode, so a pin is close to the setting rather than exactly on it.