# Edward Bears Private Daycare

Edward Bears Private Daycare is a full-day nursery at 64 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1ES, in Watermoor, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 71 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 4.5 from 39 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edward-bears-private-daycare-2782408  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 64 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1ES
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01285 654000
- Website: https://www.edwardbears.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2782408

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 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/16/2782408

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2024 (Reference 2782408). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782408)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782408)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782408)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1873028)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 64 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.713058,-1.960677

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Michael's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: City Bank, 0.2 miles
- Park: Abbey Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Paternoster School |  | 2–17 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Stratton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Cirencester Kingshill School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bingham Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bingham-kindergarten-ey475640) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cirencester Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cirencester-opportunity-group-ey539882) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wild Oaks Early Learning Centre LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-oaks-early-learning-centre-ltd-2665651) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Nursery at Rugrats and Half Pints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-at-rugrats-and-half-pints-2639352) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunflowers at St Peter's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-at-st-peters-ey377431) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Key Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/key-steps-day-nursery-2630882) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Edward Bears Private Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Edward Bears Private Daycare Good at its inspection on 8 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Edward Bears Private Daycare take?

Edward Bears Private Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Edward Bears Private Daycare?

You can call 01285 654000 and visit www.edwardbears.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782408)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Edward+Bears+Private+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJ4f06A6cVcUgRVsPbAxSTmJo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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