Childcare in Gloucestershire
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
655
Providers
435
Nurseries
9%
Outstanding
—
Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Gloucestershire
- Polly's Day NurseryStroud · Outstanding
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- Amberley PlaygroupStroud · Outstanding
- Tithe Barn PreschoolCHELTENHAM · Outstanding
- Little SmartiesCheltenham · Outstanding
- Polly's Day NurserySTROUD · Outstanding
- St Gregorys Child Care TrustCHELTENHAM · Outstanding
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- Stow-On-The-Wold Nursery SchoolCHELTENHAM · Outstanding
- Elephant Moon Day Nursery CheltenhamCHELTENHAM · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Gloucestershire
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire has 655 registered childcare providers: 435 nurseries and 220 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Gloucestershire?
9% of rated providers in Gloucestershire hold an Outstanding grade (37 Outstanding, 374 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Gloucestershire?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Gloucestershire. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.