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Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School, Gloucester
Situated just minutes away from the A38 with easy access to Gloucester, Quedgeley Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high quality early-years care and education to families within the surrounding areas.
Our open plan setting offers a cosy, comfortable home-from-home experience where children can flourish in fun-filled playrooms staffed by caring, friendly practitioners.
Facilities
Spacious playrooms with natural light, providing an engaging environment for children
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Safe, all-weather access to a large outdoor play area, equipped for all ages to explore and enjoy
Private parking, making it safe and easy to drop off your little ones
Funded childcare places available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Age | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0 to 2 | £291.25 | £61.50 | £33.50 | £32.00 |
| 2+ | £281.00 | £59.50 | £32.50 | £31.50 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £5.00 per morning session and £4.50 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Quedgeley
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01452 724835
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm
Chestnuts Day Nursery - Quedgeley, 139 Bristol Rd, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4PQ
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What families say?
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C D
23 July 2023
My son has been going there since he was 10 months old and is now in the preschool there. He enjoys his time there so much and has made some really great relationships with all the staff. Knowing he's safe, having fun and learning puts my mind at ease while I'm at work.
S W
10 July 2023
Fantastic nursery great staff both of my children have attended Chestnuts and enjoyed every moment, the staff provide a great welcoming environment for the children and are always planning great activities for them to enjoy.
T K
08 July 2023
The staff at Chestnuts Day Nursery are just fantastic. My son loves his time at nursery, he adores the staff and you can clearly see the affection they hold for the children. They focus on the well-being of the children but also take time to get to know the rest of the family too. When there was a pe...
Harriet D
08 July 2023
My little boy has been coming to Chestnuts for the past two years, he is always so happy going in and the nursery workers do all they can to make my Son feel comfortable and put new things in place to help him develop.
Beth H
08 July 2023
Both my children thoroughly enjoy attending Chestnuts Quedgeley Day Nursery. The staff are brilliant at tending to each child's individual needs. I couldn't ask for a better setting for them. The meals are great and they always have a range of interactive activities.
G M
08 July 2023
The Chestnuts Quedgeley family are wonderful, my daughter is now in pre school and I cannot speak highly enough of the team and the care she gets. She loves going to nursery and the girls go above and beyond every day to make sure all of the children are cared for and have the most wonderful experien...
Fallon H
08 July 2023
Chestnuts Day Nursery in Quedgeley is a fantastic nursery, my daughter attends the preschool and my son is currently in the 1-2 room, I am a very anxious mum and found it really hard letting go and finding the trust however I cannot thank Chestnuts enough, they made me feel very relaxed and at ease. ...
Sarah C
07 July 2023
My son has been at Chestnuts Day Nursery for four years since he was 7 months old. He has loved his time here and is always excited to go. The staff are amazing and make every day fun for the children. He is leaving soon to start school and he is going to miss it!
Leah C
05 July 2023
We’ve been with Chestnuts Day Nursery since 2018 and both boys have loved it there! The staff are all amazing, so friendly and supportive. We’d highly recommend Chestnuts to anyone and will miss it when the youngest starts school - thank you!
A P
05 June 2023
Chestnuts Quedgeley is a wonderful nursery, the preschool girls are very helpful and understanding and the SENDCO support and management support are wonderful. They provide wonderful activities, my son is always really excited to go to nursery and always goes with a smile. Highly recommend the nurser...
L F
05 June 2023
The staff have always been supportive and caring of my children and I have trusted them for the past 4 years to provide a safe and nurturing space. They have always kept me well informed and up to date with the children's time spent at the nursery.
C A
29 May 2023
My daughter loves going to nursery. She settled in really quickly after her first day at the nursery. The 1-2 room staff are amazing and really good with the children. A variety of food options are available for the children and these are all nutritious. They also keep the children entertained with d...
Becci Z
25 May 2023
Staff are always smiley and welcoming. My son loves all the different activities they plan. The garden is fab and they spend as much time as the weather allows outside! The food is great - he eats much better there than he does at home!
Sarah H
24 May 2023
I could not rate Chestnuts highly enough. My little boy started life here at 10 months old, he's now about to transition from pre-school to school. He has flourished here, and with the staff's encouragement has come on leaps and bounds. It's educationally focused but the staff know how to incorpora...
L C
24 May 2023
Since I moved from another nursery months ago coming to this nursery was the best decision I could of made, they have been wonders with my little girl she's come so far and met loads of friends and loves the staff and she will be starting school in September. I can't thank the staff enough for what t...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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