# Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO

Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO is a sessional pre-school at Haywards Lane, Chalford Hill, Stroud, GL6 8LH, in Chalford, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-chalford-cio-2707466  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Haywards Lane, Chalford Hill, Stroud, GL6 8LH
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01453 883788
- Website: https://puddleducksnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2707466

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 April 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/16/2707466

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2707466). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707466)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707466)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707466)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Haywards Lane, Chalford Hill, Stroud, GL6 8LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.725056,-2.146692

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: France Lynch Pleasure Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalford Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Oakridge Parochial School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Eastcombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Thomas Keble School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ridgeway Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-playgroup-limited-ey342824) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Brownshill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-brownshill-2858366) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Lindens Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-early-years-2609702) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Avening Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avening-playgroup-101752) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Amberley Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-playgroup-101714) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Rodborough Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rodborough-playgroup-101719) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO Good at its inspection on 10 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO take?

Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO?

You can call 01453 883788 and visit puddleducksnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707466)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJBf0R_ZQNcUgRq46ZxGRkhiA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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