# Puddles Nursery

Puddles Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Drive, CHELTENHAM, GL51 7SU, in Fiddler's Green, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Desirable Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-nursery-ey343475  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Drive, CHELTENHAM, GL51 7SU
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01242 527545
- Website: https://ncnurseries.co.uk/puddles/
- Run by: [Desirable Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/desirable-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY343475

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2024, 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/EY343475

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2006 (Reference EY343475). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343475)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343475)
- 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/EY343475)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1063583)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Drive, CHELTENHAM, GL51 7SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.902312,-2.117000

- Station: Cheltenham Spa, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hesters Way Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Elm Farm Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Blenheim Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hesters Way Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Springbank Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Dean Close Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Ohana Nursery Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-nursery-cheltenham-ey483802) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-cheltenham-2832406) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2704174) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowanfield-childrens-centre-nursery-ey474927) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hester Way Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-ey474920) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-nursery-ey376436) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Puddles Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddles Nursery take?

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

### Who runs Puddles Nursery?

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

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

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

### How do I contact Puddles Nursery?

You can call 01242 527545 and visit ncnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343475)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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