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Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery)

Brownshill Road, Brownshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8AS
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The staff at Little Trees Brownshill are all outstanding practitioners.J R(Mother of Child)
Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery), Stroud
They devote so much time to each child so that they foster meaningful relationshipsJ R(Mother of Child)
Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery), Stroud
There are multiple amazing fun stations set up every day, imaginative, interactive and funA J(Mother of Child)
Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery), Stroud

Set in a picturesque rural Cotswold location, Little Trees Brownshill formally Polly's Day Nursery was originally a bungalow and later extended into a two-storey nursery. The nursery provides care and learning for children aged 18 months to pre-school in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Each room is designed to support child development, with areas for exploration, reading, imaginative play, and home corners. Quiet spaces encourage children to read, relax, and...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Jess Martin(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Registered Charity Number

  • 1086829

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 1 years 6 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-17:45
  • Tuesday08:00-17:45
  • Wednesday08:00-17:45
  • Thursday08:00-17:45
  • Friday08:00-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There are limited parking spaces at Little Trees Brownshill, but they operate a smooth drop-off and pick-up system to make the process as easy as possible for families. As a local community nursery, many families choose to walk or cycle to the nursery.

Funding & Fees

Our full day session (8:00am – 5:45pm) is charged at £72.50. You can find more details about our fees and funding options on our website

We offer a 10% sibling discount on the eldest child’s basic childcare session fee (excluding funded food and extra-curricular clubs) when two children attend at the same time. Please note that fees are subject to an annual rise, with parents receiving at least one month’s notice of any increase.

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Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) Reviews (3)

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8.6

Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.625) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) has 3 reviews.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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This is the best nursery around! Having moved from another nursery to here, I cannot put into words how incredible they are. The workers are all SO hardworking. They put in so much time, effort, thought into all they do. There are multiple amazing fun stations set up every day, imaginative, interactive and fun. My child loves to come each day, and I really don't blame them! They're surrounded by people who actually care, fun things to do and they seem to love the food too. I honestly don't have a bad word to say.

↩Reply from Kyra Niblett, Deputy Manager at Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Your kind words truly mean a lot to all of us. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your child enjoys coming to the nursery each day and that you have noticed the care, effort and creativity our team puts into creating engaging activities and environments for all of the children.

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Review from N Y (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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I have been so happy to send our son to Polly's Day Nursery now Little Dean Close.
Since starting, our son has blossomed with his speech and social skills. He is thankfully finally eating vegetables on their own too, I'm so happy!

All the staff have been outstanding, always warm, welcoming and supportive to our child's needs. I really can't thank everyone enough!

↩Reply from Kyra Niblett, Deputy Manager at Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery)

We are incredibly grateful, for your kind and thoughtful review. We have loved watching your son thrive with us and his development continue to flourish. Thank you for your lovely words and insight into his speech, language and social development.

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The staff at Little Trees Brownshill are all outstanding practitioners. They devote so much time to each child so that they foster meaningful relationships and understand the child's interests and needs. Both my children have attended this setting. My youngest is thriving and my eldest made a smooth transition to primary school because of the excellent and rich early years provision. The nursery is safe and it is clear that all staff receive appropriate training and developments.

↩Reply from Charlene Burgess, Group operations manager at Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery)

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We are so pleased to hear that both your children have and are thriving in our setting.

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Meet the Team (1)

Jess Martin
Jess MartinJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 1997

Jess has over 28 years of experience supporting children from 9 months to 5 years, beginning her career as a modern apprentice and progressing into senior leadership. She has been part of the management team at Inchbrook formerly Polly’s) for more than 20 years, leading the nursery to achieve four consecutive Outstanding ratings since the grading system began.

Passionate about nurturing and developing a creative, dedicated team, Jess ensures that Inchbrook offers a supportive and inspiring environment where children can explore, play, and develop a lifelong love of learning. She also holds a Level 4 qualification in childcare, a Level 3 in management, and is a trained assessor for modern apprentices.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery)

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) accepts?

Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) accepts Children aged from 1 year 6 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) Open?

Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) is open: Monday 08:00-17:45, Tuesday 08:00-17:45, Wednesday 08:00-17:45, Thursday 08:00-17:45, Friday 08:00-17:45.

How many Children does Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) have capacity for?

Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Little Trees Brownshill (Formerly Polly's Day Nursery) to the centre of Stroud?

2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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