# Charlie Bears Childcare Limited

Charlie Bears Childcare Limited is a full-day nursery at 38 Church street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR, in Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-bears-childcare-limited-2721892  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 38 Church street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 07593 979608
- Ofsted URN: 2721892

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721892

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2721892). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721892)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721892)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721892)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1717374)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 38 Church street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.882060,-2.050721

- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartlebury Way Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Beeches Play Area, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Charlton Kings Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Glenfall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Richard Pate School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Battledown School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-ey554397) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Mary's Nursery & Preschool – Charlton Kings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-and-preschool-charlton-kings-101598) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Berkhampstead Day Nursery, Charlton Kings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkhampstead-day-nursery-charlton-kings-2822774) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-2612622) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Glenfall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glenfall-pre-school-511772) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashley Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashley-manor-nursery-2771647) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charlie Bears Childcare Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charlie Bears Childcare Limited Good at its inspection on 20 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charlie Bears Childcare Limited take?

Charlie Bears Childcare Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Charlie Bears Childcare Limited?

You can call 07593 979608.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721892)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlie+Bears+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJI2_rGzobcUgRIj4zca2d6Qo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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