# Little Pips Nursery

Little Pips Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5-7 Arle Avenue, CHELTENHAM, GL51 8JP, in Alstone, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Pips Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey486496  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5-7 Arle Avenue, CHELTENHAM, GL51 8JP
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01242 705645
- Website: http://littlepipsnursery.co.uk/cheltenham/
- Run by: [Little Pips Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-pips-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486496

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 March 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/EY486496

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY486496). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486496)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486496)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486496)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/799416)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5-7 Arle Avenue, CHELTENHAM, GL51 8JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.904737,-2.091577

- Station: Cheltenham Spa, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pates Avenue, 0.2 miles
- Park: Honeybourne Line Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chelt Walk, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chelt Walk Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Saint Hilda's (CLC), 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dean Close Airthrie |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christ Church \[Cheltenham\] Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-cheltenham-pre-school-playgroup-101464) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brightlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightlands-day-nursery-101614) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Gregorys Child Care Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-ey267801) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-ey320769) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-christchurch-2651879) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowanfield-childrens-centre-nursery-ey474927) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pips Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pips Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pips Nursery take?

Little Pips Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Pips Nursery?

Little Pips Nursery is run by Little Pips Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pips Nursery?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Pips Nursery?

You can call 01242 705645 and visit littlepipsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486496)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Pips+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJM43OWXYbcUgRLgZLk0YRB-8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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