Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school

Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham GL52 2PZ
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  • Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school, Cheltenham
Circus Day Nursery Ltd has been established with a focus on quality early years learning, taking pride in an atmosphere where children can thrive and feel motivated.

An extensive and beautiful garden and a flexible range of play resources allow for a flexible approach to key early years goals, as well as many additional enhanced activities, including Forest School. Each day is packed with a variety of learning and development activities, along with outdoor play.

An all-weather surface and canopy mean there is the opportunity for outdoor play, whatever the weather, with children enjoying the nature and growing sections, along with all the other sections in the garden.

As well as a skilled approach to education, the nursery also supports healthy eating, supporting each individual child's diet. The head chef has a wonderful array of beautiful recipes that the children love and thoroughly enjoy. The children also engage in cooking and baking sessions.

The setting has recently achieved the Millie's Mark Award, ensuring all staff are qualified in Pediatric First Aid, offering peace of mind and prestigious award the setting is proud and honoured to have achieved.

If you would like to book for a personal tour, it would be a pleasure to show you this wonderful setting, have the opportunity to meet the dedicated team and have any questions answered.
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Funding & Fees

We charge an hourly private fee rate that is fully inclusive of food/snacks/drinks/nappies/formula, enhanced activities, and everything not included in the Government Funding. Funding is available for eligible 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-4-year-olds; however, it does not cover everything included in the private fee, so we may have consumable charges that apply during funded hours (subject to terms and conditions). Please see the website under Pricing and Funding www.circusdaynursery.co.uk

We offer government funding for 9-month-old children and can handle the administration and support for any required paperwork. Limited spaces are available, so please contact us to arrange your personal tour of our beautiful setting, which is listed as a "house of interest". We are a family-run business established in 1997, with a long-term, dedicated staff team with many years of experience in the Early Years, who share their passion for the Early Years. We pride ourselves on our wonderful staff team and heartfelt dedication to making a positive difference.

Contact Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to get a personalised quote.

Contact Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sue Wilson
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Katie Cove (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 48

Total Places for Children

  • 119

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • The driveway is a sweeping drive with options to drop off and pick up outside the building. In addition, there are spaces on Pittville Circus Road, if the car park is full or you anticipate spending more time at the setting. Either way the nursery will welcome you whole heartedly and look forward to meeting you.

Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (123)

9.9

Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 123 reviews.

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Review from Carly L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter joined Circus she has always looked forward to going in. I have full confidence in the staff, they are friendly, approachable, flexible and demonstrate a genuine passion to make every minute my daughter spends at nursery fun, safe and varied. I would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Vicci R (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Circus for about 18 months. She loves going to nursery and has made lots of lovely friends. The outdoor space is wonderful and I love the fact that there are animals.
The staff are always friendly and helpful, and she has formed strong bonds with key workers.
I would
highly recommend Circus to anyone and my second daughter will be starting there in September. I can relax at work knowing my daughter is happy and being taken very good care of.
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Review from Tara (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had nothing but positive experiences at Circus day nursery. Our eldest joined the Acrobat room around six months ago. He’d previously been at a different nursery and I was a little apprehensive of the move to a new setting, particularly as we’d only just had our youngest and naturally worried
about too much change. Nevertheless, from the initial viewing until now every encounter with them has been great. My little boy loves going to nursery and loves the outdoor space and facilities available. I’m sure my youngest will enjoy it too. Thank you to all at Circus!
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have been going to Circus Nursery since they were one, they're now four. They absolutely love it. In each room they've been in, the staff have made so much effort to ensure that they have the best day possible, and they have bonded so well with every member of staff that's looked after them.
I could not recommend Circus more highly.
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Review from Barbara S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Circus Day for three days a week for five months. I am so pleased with his development in all areas. His confidence and social skills are excellent. The staff and his key workers are friendly, reliable and helpful. They have supported me and my son throughout stages such as weaning,
feeding and sleeping habits. Staff are always available to discuss any concerns or just general updates from the day. The thought of leaving your child at nursery all day can be daunting but Circus Day have made me feel so relaxed and confident about my decision to put my son with their care.
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Review from R F (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Circus Day Nursery from the age of six months through to school age and we have been nothing but impressed throughout. The mix of play and learning is fantastic and both children love(d) attending every day without fail.
We never have to worry about our children whilst
at Circus and know they are in good hands, whilst being prepared for school life.
The staff are extremely dedicated and it is clear they really care for the children especially two members of staff who have been fantastic for the past six years!
The variation to the daily routines mean that no two days are the same, and our daughter always comes home with new stories and skills.
My wife and I will be very sad to say goodbye to Circus in November as it has been a massive part of our lives and a positive influence on both our children.
I would recommend them to anyone.
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Review from Kim (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Circus Day Nursery is amazing! The care from the team, the setting and atmosphere and the opportunities my daughter is having in the Preschool is great preparation for school (phonics, science, French!) We will be sad when she leaves to go to school. My daughter is always happy to go and adores the
staff. Great work by everyone!
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Review from Bethany T (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a baby of 15 months and a pre-schooler. The nursery staff are absolutely lovely and there is a real focus on creative activity and encouraging development. Really happy all round and would recommend to other parents.
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Review from Gem S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot recommend Circus enough! Our little boy has been so happy on both his floors. It's so reassuring to go to work and know that he is happy and being so well cared for. He always has so much to tell us about his day when we collect him.
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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been very happy at Circus. There is a very friendly atmosphere and a high level of care. The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.
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Review from Danielle S (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Circus from baby suite to Preschool, our youngest currently still in Preschool.


They have loved every minute of it. Created close bonds with the staff. The inside and outside space is amazing and the location is perfect. It means the children are able to go on

regular day trips to the local parks, shops, festivals in town and the theatre.


I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children, when they cannot be with them.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My third child started at Circus last week, so I have been going to Circus for nearly 7 years and I am so pleased I chose Circus for my first daughter all those years ago. All the staff are so supportive and care so much about the children. It has been so easy dropping my third child off knowing that
some of the staff looking after him also looked after my first daughter and know our family.


Circus is an absolutely fantastic nursery - even though I have changed jobs and my oldest is now at school, which means that Circus is no longer ‘en route’ in the morning - I happily make the journey round Cheltenham so I can drop my two youngest off at nursery and know that they will have a wonderful day and be so well cared for.

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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Circus days since he was 10 months old and the experience in each group he’s been in has been fantastic. The staff are fantastic and really take time to get to know each child individually. My son has learnt so much from being at the nursery to me he seems ready for pre-school
already! But more importantly, I’ve been impressed with the social skills he has developed at circus days. My husband and I chose circus days after visiting and witnessing the genuine care that the staff provide. We have been so happy with our choice.
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Review from Mireille C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Circus Day Nursery is outstanding, and as an old school qualified National Nursery Examination Board with very high standards, this was a very hard choice to leave my child at a settlement, but this decision was put at ease and Circus Day Nursery ticked every box and more.
My daughter loves what she
calls “school” and I’m sure all their hard work, love and support an easy and smooth transition to school.
Always highly recommending to friends and colleagues.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m so glad that we chose this nursery for our son. He has thrived during his time at Circus and I am perfectly satisfied that he has obtained all the skills necessary to progress into a primary school environment. They have helped create a confident, intelligent and enthusiastic little boy and he couldn’t
be happier.


The nursery is located on a beautiful road in a spacious building with excellent outdoor facilities. Having a good variety of spaces to run, play and learn was important to us and this nursery definitely delivers on that. It is the staff at Circus that are the main selling point though, and you will be hard pushed to find a nursery with more enthusiastic, loving and nurturing staff. I couldn’t have found a perfect setting for my child and will be sad to leave them when the time comes to move on to pastures new.

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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd when he was about 7 months old. One of the things that really appealed to me when I first visited Circus was the outside space as it is a rarity in Cheltenham. I was also impressed to see risk assessments displayed throughout the building
and a visit to the kitchen showed excellent cleanliness, facilities and food selection. Starting in the baby suite, it was a fantastic environment for my little boy both developmentally and socially. The baby facilities were excellent and we couldn't have asked for more. When the time came to move up to the next level, the transition was seamless and he has excelled and loves his days at nursery. One of the best things about Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd is the staff. They really are a credit and my little boy adores them. They provide a support to me as a parent that I never expected to receive and I couldn't wish for better.
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Review from Steph H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys absolutely love going to Circus Day nursery. I could not ask for more from a nursery, the staff are amazing, the relationships they build with the children are nurturing and caring and they learn so much whilst having lots of fun. Such a friendly positive setting, I will actually miss it
too when they move on to School!
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Review from Marie-Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Circus Day nursery have made my daughter feel safe and loved in the year and a half she's been there. She frequently tells me who she loves (the staff looking after her, but also the kids in her class - showing she's being taught how to be good friends).
They also have real patience
with a mum who probably worries too much!
The facilities are fantastic - especially the gardens. The variety of activities she does is reassuring - and she has really learnt a lot from being in Circus Nursery. She's always surprising me with something new that I know she must have learnt at the nursery. There's a great balance between all the messy fun activities, quiet time, free play and a real commitment to getting outside come rain or shine.
The menu is varied - she eats food at the nursery that she doesn't at home and they deal with her allergies well.
There's a real sense of trust between her carers and us.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd is one big family. The staff and setting are excellent. Children are well cared for and my son loves life at Circus!
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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always super happy when I pick her up from nursery and the staff are always making sure she has the best day! Keep up the hard work Circus.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.916 for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (376 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 394 Ratings = 4.916
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 119 number of registered child places is 23.8, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

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Sue Wilson-Porterfield

Job Title: Team Circus Joined: 1993

We are a highly dedicated professional team, driven by the passion to make a positive difference within the Early Years.


Please take time to read through our validated reviews on the review page as many parents and families past and present have taken the time to show their appreciation and gratitude.


As a team we are all striving to work together, bringing experience, enjoyment, motivation and above all passion in the best interests of the child's learning and development throughout their exciting journey through Circus.

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