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I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children,Danielle S(Mother of Child)

The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.Jessica W(Mother of Child)


I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children,Danielle S(Mother of Child)

The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.Jessica W(Mother of Child)


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...
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.
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.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Sue Wilson
- Private 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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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)
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 123 reviews.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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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- Recipient: Circus Day Nursery & Pre-schoolDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
Meet the Team (1)
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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