Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Brockworth
Established in 1994, Ridgemount Cottage Nursery has evolved from a small converted dairy into a vibrant community-focused childcare provider. Our philosophy centres on fostering exploration, discovery, independence, and community engagement through play-based learning. We offer tailored environments for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, with purpose-designed outdoor spaces encouraging nature interaction and imaginative play. Our experienced team supports individual development while nurturing social skills and confidence.We maintain strong community ties through intergenerational activities and charity partnerships, ensuring children develop holistic awareness. With flexible session options and convenient access between Cheltenham, Stroud, and Gloucester, we prepare children for primary education through a balanced approach combining structured learning with free-choice activities.
Services
Babies Care
Toddler Development
Pre-School Education
Government Funded Places
Nutrition Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We provide 30 years of childcare expertise in a purpose-designed setting
- Our outdoor learning spaces include woodland areas and vegetable gardens
- We maintain a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio for personalised attention
- Our team includes qualified early years specialists with first aid training
- We offer flexible session options to accommodate working parents
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Loves coming here
Amazing staff
Safe environment
Excellent facilities
Strong community focus
Services
Babies Care
Our dedicated baby room provides a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 0-18 months. Qualified staff deliver individualised care plans following strict safety protocols. We maintain a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio to ensure personalised attention and responsive caregiving.
Toddler Development
Structured play activities for 18-36 month olds promote motor skills, language development and social interaction. Our curriculum follows Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines while allowing freedom for child-led exploration in secure environments.
Pre-School Education
Tailored programmes prepare 3-5 year olds for primary education through literacy, numeracy and creative activities. We focus on developing independence, emotional regulation and foundational academic skills in engaging outdoor and indoor settings.
Government Funded Places
We offer 15 and 30-hour funded childcare places for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Our team assists parents with funding applications and explains entitlement options during initial consultations and open days.
Nutrition Services
Nutritionally balanced meals and snacks are prepared daily by our kitchen team. Menus follow dietary guidelines and include fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We accommodate special dietary requirements with prior notice and parental consultation.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 0-5 years across our baby, toddler and pre-school rooms.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are an Ofsted-registered childcare provider with regular inspections ensuring quality standards.
Do you offer flexible session times?
We offer early bird, full day, morning and afternoon sessions with additional hours available subject to availability.
How do you support child development?
Our play-based curriculum follows Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines while encouraging exploration, creativity and social development through structured and free-choice activities.
What happens if my child is unwell?
Please contact us by phone before 9am if your child is unable to attend. We maintain strict hygiene protocols and require 48 hours absence following sickness or diarrhoea.
How can I arrange a viewing?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a personal tour. We recommend visiting during operating hours to observe daily activities and meet our team.
