# Giggles Nursery

Giggles Nursery is a full-day nursery at Springbank Community Resource Centre, Springbank Way, Spring Field Park, GL51 0LG, in Springbank, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Desirable Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-nursery-ey376436  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Springbank Community Resource Centre, Springbank Way, Spring Field Park, GL51 0LG
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01242 574511
- Website: https://ncnurseries.co.uk/giggles/
- Run by: [Desirable Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/desirable-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY376436

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, 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/EY376436

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2008 (Reference EY376436). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376436)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376436)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376436)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1063582)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springbank Community Resource Centre, Springbank Way, Spring Field Park, GL51 0LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.911446,-2.120114

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elm Farm Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Spring Fields Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbank Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hester Way Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-ey474920) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-cheltenham-2832406) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2704174) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Puddles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-nursery-ey343475) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [My Ohana Nursery Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-nursery-cheltenham-ey483802) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowanfield-childrens-centre-nursery-ey474927) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Giggles Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Giggles Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Giggles Nursery take?

Giggles Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Giggles Nursery?

Giggles Nursery is run by Desirable Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Giggles Nursery?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Giggles Nursery?

You can call 01242 574511 and visit ncnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376436)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Giggles+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-YBqnV4bcUgRKJFdYvnD-9U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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