Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery is a full day care nursery in Kemble, conveniently located for families in Cirencester, Tetbury, Malmesbury and the surrounding villages. The nursery provides childcare and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm, 51 weeks of the year, fees include freshly prepared meals, snacks, nappies and wipes.
The warm and welcoming nursery operates from a purpose-designed single-storey...
Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery is a full day care nursery in Kemble, conveniently located for families in Cirencester, Tetbury, Malmesbury and the surrounding villages. The nursery provides childcare and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm, 51 weeks of the year, fees include freshly prepared meals, snacks, nappies and wipes.
The warm and welcoming nursery operates from a purpose-designed single-storey building with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Children are encouraged to develop as confident, creative and independent learners through a wide range of experiences tailored to their individual interests and needs.
Outdoor learning is a key part of nursery life. Children benefit from extensive outdoor environments, including gardens that were fully refurbished in 2026 and a dedicated Forest School area led by a qualified Forest School practitioner. Natural resources, exploration and play in all weathers help children develop confidence, curiosity and a connection with the world around them.
The curriculum supports all areas of learning through activities including creative arts, sensory play, early literacy, mathematics, role play and Forest School.
An on-site chef prepares a varied, nutritionally balanced menu, and parents can stay connected through the nursery's parent app.
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Type of Service
Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all year
Attendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
1.5 days per week
Full days available
Yes
Half day sessions offered
Yes
Owner
Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery Ltd
Private Owned
Person in charge
Aliss Wait (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
30
Total Places for Children
74
Age Range
from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
Yes
Meal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
Yes
Consumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream
Opening Times
Monday07:30-18:00
Tuesday07:30-18:00
Wednesday07:30-18:00
Thursday07:30-18:00
Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
Bank Holidays and one week between Christmas and New Year
Parking
Great parking facilities. Car parking spaces directly outside of the Nursery.
Funding & Fees
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Private fee, before any funding
£1,058/ month(£83 / day)
Please contact the nursery for an accurate quote with government funding. Examples include:
Please contact the nursery for an accurate quote with government funding. Examples include:
30 hours funding: 2 days £304.58 · 3 days £456.86 · 4 days £769.13 · 5 days £1,104.25.
15 hours funding: 2 days £461.89 · 3 days £814.64 · 4 days £1,109.02 · 5 days £1,444.13.
These examples are a guide only. We calculate them by taking a full year of sessions over 51 weeks and dividing by 12 equal monthly payments. Actual invoices are based on the days that fall in each calendar month, so they may vary slightly from month to month.
Funded places: government funding covers childcare only, is stretched over 51 weeks, and can be used over a maximum of three days a week, in funded sessions of 10:33am–2:16pm and 2:16pm–6:00pm. Hours outside the funded sessions are charged at £9.95 per hour. Each funded session carries a £5.23 charge for meals and snacks (£3.59), extracurricular activities (£0.75) and consumables (£0.89).
Fees are charged over 51 weeks of the year and are payable monthly in advance on the 1st of the month. We do not charge for the 8 statutory bank holidays or for the days we are closed over Christmas. Minimum booking is one and a half days a week. Morning session 8:00am–12:45pm £46; afternoon session 1:15pm–6:00pm £46; full day 8:00am–6:00pm £83. Early start (7:30am–8:00am) £7.25. Additional ad hoc hours £9.95 per hour. Late collection £20 per 15 minutes. A 5% discount applies when booking 4 or 5 full days a week. Private fees include freshly prepared meals and snacks, Forest School, enrichment activities (e.g. gymnastics, rugby, dance), nappies and wipes, the parent app, liquid paracetamol, liquid antihistamines (for children over 1), consumables, and celebration events and gifts.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
This nursery accepts funded places. We don't yet have enough detail to show your funded price here.
Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1.5 days per week
£548
3 days per week
£1,058
5 days per week
£1,676
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes and Nappy Cream
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.659) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble has 48 reviews.
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Review from Richard P (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website•
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I could not recommend enough that you choose Gooseberry Bush for your child or children. Everyone we have met had our child's best interests at heart through some really challenging times. We feel our not so little boy is now completely ready to take on the next challenge of big school! Thank you...
I could not recommend enough that you choose Gooseberry Bush for your child or children. Everyone we have met had our child's best interests at heart through some really challenging times. We feel our not so little boy is now completely ready to take on the next challenge of big school! Thank you to every one of you! Take care.
↩Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble
Really pleased that we were able to support with all of this to ensure readiness for school! Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated.
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Review from Francesca L (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Great nursery. My three year old has been at Goosebury Bush - Kemble for over a year now and fitted in straight away. Every room has a big outdoor play area which the children love. They also have a great online portal that keeps you updated with the children's day to day activities and how they...
Great nursery. My three year old has been at Goosebury Bush - Kemble for over a year now and fitted in straight away. Every room has a big outdoor play area which the children love. They also have a great online portal that keeps you updated with the children's day to day activities and how they deal with certain scenarios, which I personally love to see. Staff are brilliant and seem to have a great grasp of what's going on with each and every child.
Couldn't recommend it more.
↩Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble
Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated. So pleased to hear that you are happy with your child's experience with us.
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Gooseberry Bush has been excellent for my son. He has been going since he was nine months old and is now two and a half years. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. The outside space is great for the children and they do activities to help them understand the world around them. An important...
Gooseberry Bush has been excellent for my son. He has been going since he was nine months old and is now two and a half years. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. The outside space is great for the children and they do activities to help them understand the world around them. An important factor for me was that you can park right outside for free unlike other nurseries in town, it’s a godsend on a wet and windy day when you’re running late. Overall highly recommended.
↩Reply from Ellie L'Esteve, Business Manager at Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery, Kemble
Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated. Pleased to hear that you are enjoying your Gooseberry Bush experience.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been at the nursery from nine months. He started in the youngest class of babies and has graduated up to the next age group. He is a sensitive little boy and I was nervous about how he would cope, both at first and with the move up to a new room.
I need not have been because he’s been...
My son has been at the nursery from nine months. He started in the youngest class of babies and has graduated up to the next age group. He is a sensitive little boy and I was nervous about how he would cope, both at first and with the move up to a new room. I need not have been because he’s been so well cared for throughout. The team have encouraged and coaxed him out of himself so well. Each of his key workers so far have been so engaged and positive. It is lovely that no matter what the team take time to hand over at drop off and pick up.
I am kept up to date with his development/progress in key skills etc. and his first full report was so detailed; it was lovely to see how well understood he is as a little person. Most often when I collect him he is buoyed up and pointing out things of interest in his room. He is clearly really happy there!
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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A lovely nursery, caring and friendly. My eldest started school in September. He was very ready for this and with the preparation of preschool has made huge strides. He is confident and independent. So many activities take place with thought and care. I am amazed to see what they do and achieve. So...
A lovely nursery, caring and friendly. My eldest started school in September. He was very ready for this and with the preparation of preschool has made huge strides. He is confident and independent. So many activities take place with thought and care. I am amazed to see what they do and achieve. So much support for potty training and achieving independence. My children have developed strong bonds with the staff.
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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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I'm very happy with leaving my son here at Gooseberry Bush, the staff are extremely friendly and so nice towards my son. My son finds pre-school very upsetting as only three years old, but the staff have so much patience with calming my son, they phone me to let me know how he is getting on. I'm...
I'm very happy with leaving my son here at Gooseberry Bush, the staff are extremely friendly and so nice towards my son. My son finds pre-school very upsetting as only three years old, but the staff have so much patience with calming my son, they phone me to let me know how he is getting on. I'm very happy with his new pre-school. A big thumbs up!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Both my girls have loved this nursery, the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the pre-school room leader is amazing, what she does with each and every child in preparing them to school is truly brilliant.
She is very bubbly and enthusiastic and her enthusiasm rubs off on the children, for me...
Both my girls have loved this nursery, the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the pre-school room leader is amazing, what she does with each and every child in preparing them to school is truly brilliant.
She is very bubbly and enthusiastic and her enthusiasm rubs off on the children, for me it made my children look forward to coming to Gooseberry Bush to have fun and learn new things!
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My son was quite unsettled at first the staff bar non were wonderful. Patient, calm, with advice rather than being bossy and, made me feel that he was in good hands, even if I was upset about leaving him. He has settled now and loves it and I am very grateful to them all.
My son was quite unsettled at first the staff bar non were wonderful. Patient, calm, with advice rather than being bossy and, made me feel that he was in good hands, even if I was upset about leaving him. He has settled now and loves it and I am very grateful to them all.
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Meet the Team (3)
Aliss WaitJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2015
With over 10 years of experience in the early years sector, I have developed a strong passion for supporting children, families, and educators to...
With over 10 years of experience in the early years sector, I have developed a strong passion for supporting children, families, and educators to achieve the very best outcomes. My career began as an apprentice, and through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continuous professional development, I progressed through a variety of roles to become a manager.
I hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, a Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification, and have recently achieved the National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL). Achieving my NPQEYL is one of my proudest accomplishments and has further strengthened my leadership skills and knowledge of best practice in early years education.
My ethos centres around leading by example, being approachable, and fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. I am passionate about creating high-quality early years experiences and helping others reach their full potential.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and exploring the countryside on walks with my dog, which helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance and appreciation for the outdoors.
Sophie Job Title Assistant ManagerJoined 2021
I have over five years of experience in childcare, starting my journey at Gooseberry Bush through work experience before joining the team full-time...
I have over five years of experience in childcare, starting my journey at Gooseberry Bush through work experience before joining the team full-time as an apprentice. During my time here, I achieved my Level 3 qualification in Early Years and progressed to a Room Leader. I’m now working towards my Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership and Management.
I’m passionate about working in early years and love being part of the children’s journey as they learn, grow and develop. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching their little personalities shine, seeing their confidence grow and celebrating all their wonderful milestones. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, happy, valued and loved, and I always aim to create a fun, caring and welcoming environment where every child can be themselves.
Being a carer for my younger brother has also helped shape the caring and supportive person I am today.
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors, playing netball, making special memories with family and friends, and going to watch ice hockey! I really value having a good work-life balance, making sure I have time to enjoy my own interests and spend quality time with the people closest to me.
Summer Job Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2021
Growing up in a large family with three sisters, alongside my parents' role as foster carers, gave me an early appreciation for childcare. With...
Growing up in a large family with three sisters, alongside my parents' role as foster carers, gave me an early appreciation for childcare. With children regularly joining and leaving our home, I developed a passion for helping care for others by supporting my mum with both my sisters and foster children.
After leaving school, I began an Early Years apprenticeship and achieved my Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education. Determined to build a career in childcare, I continued gaining experience with children of all ages while completing my Level 3 qualification.
Five years ago, I joined Gooseberry Bush, where I trained as a Room Leader. During my time here, I have been fortunate to receive excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. I completed my Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management and progressed into the role of Deputy Manager.
Alongside my qualifications, I have undertaken a wide range of specialist training courses, including Early Years Nutrition, Behaviour Management, and Forest School Leadership, among others. With more than 10 years of experience in childcare, I remain passionate about supporting children’s development and helping them flourish.
I strongly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued, and able to thrive. By providing meaningful experiences and nurturing support, we can help children build the foundations they need for a positive future. One of the aspects I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to be creative; whether that is planning engaging learning experiences, solving challenges in innovative ways, or exploring creativity alongside the children every day.
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