# Playhouse Day Nursery

Playhouse Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 287 Hatherley Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6HT, in Hatherley, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-day-nursery-ey420840  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 287 Hatherley Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6HT
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01242 253212
- Website: http://www.playhouse-daynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY420840

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420840

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2010 (Reference EY420840). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420840)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420840)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420840)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/13600)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 287 Hatherley Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.886478,-2.119655

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fernleigh Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Caernarvon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Reddings Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mynd Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grace Gardens Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Caernarvon Park Play Area, 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 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greatfield Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Belmont School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Warden Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bettridge School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Dean Close Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pip and Jim's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pip-and-jims-2859327) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Foxcubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxcubs-day-nursery-ey389263) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Reddings Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-reddings-playgroup-2907290) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Cheltenham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cheltenham-park-2887579) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Reddings Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-reddings-playgroup-101891) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Christopher's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-playgroup-101597) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playhouse Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playhouse Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playhouse Day Nursery take?

Playhouse Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playhouse Day Nursery?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playhouse Day Nursery?

You can call 01242 253212 and visit www.playhouse-daynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420840)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playhouse+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgwR1mjwbcUgR7sTsXdAhEro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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