# Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham

Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham is a full-day nursery at Ivanhoe House, St. James Square, CHELTENHAM, GL50 3QG, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 51 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-ey320769  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ivanhoe House, St. James Square, CHELTENHAM, GL50 3QG
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01242 577779
- Website: http://www.elephantmoondaynurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY320769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY320769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320769)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320769)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ivanhoe House, St. James Square, CHELTENHAM, GL50 3QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.901859,-2.081339

- Station: Cheltenham Spa, 0.8 miles
- 27 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chelt Walk, 0.1 miles
- Park: Honeybourne Line Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Royal Well Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Saint Hilda's (CLC), 0.3 miles
- Park: Imperial Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Jessop Avenue Play Area, 0.1 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dean Close Airthrie |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Gregorys Child Care Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-ey267801) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Brightlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightlands-day-nursery-101614) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Christ Church \[Cheltenham\] Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-cheltenham-pre-school-playgroup-101464) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hickory Dickorys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hickory-dickorys-day-nursery-ltd-ey471709) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Pips Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey486496) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-christchurch-2651879) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham Outstanding at its inspection on 10 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham take?

Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham?

You can call 01242 577779 and visit www.elephantmoondaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320769)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elephant+Moon+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ35QkaJkbcUgR_f_JD0UVLnU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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