Circus Day Nursery

Circus Day Nursery Circus Day Nursery, an award winning setting, located in the beautiful tree-lined Pittville Circus
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Circus Day Nursery, located in a beautiful tree-lined road the prestigious Pittville area of Cheltenham, offers a high standard of quality assured childcare to parents of children aged three months to school age. Established in 1997, Circus Day Nursery has over the years achieved numerous awards which recognise its hard work and efforts in making a positive difference to the lives of young children. Children are cared for in an elegant Regency listed building which dates back to the late 1800s. With large, colourful rooms and a well-equipped garden with all-weather surface and protected canopy, outdoor learning centre, children have the opportunity to create and explore in safe, secure and stimulating surroundings. A programme of healthy eating, which accommodates all allergies, is offered, while educating children in developing good hygiene and table manners. With a focus on building children’s self-esteem and confidence, the nursery provides a balanced variety of age appropriate activities and experiences so that children can develop and learn based on their individual needs. Staff understand the fundamental need to gain trust and confidence in all children in their care and therefore listen and actively involve them in as many activities and decision-making processes as possible. The highly motivated team at Circus Day Nursery are dedicated to developing and expanding their knowledge and understanding in the childcare field and this is evident from the ongoing training which takes place. For added peace of mind, all staff are first aid and child protection trained and they are all adept at dealing with different ages and abilities. As children move through the nursery on a journey of experience and learning, regular feedback from parents is actively encouraged to ensure the nursery meets its aim, constantly striving to improve the service offered. Equally, staff provide objective and constructive feedback about children and as experts in child behaviour patterns, are able to work with families and offer support whenever necessary.

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Fun in Clowns! πŸŽƒThe children in Clowns had lots of fun gluing and sticking to create their very own pumpkins! ...
08/10/2026

πŸŽƒ Pumpkin Fun in Clowns! πŸŽƒ

The children in Clowns had lots of fun gluing and sticking to create their very own pumpkins! 🧑

This activity supported our curriculum by helping to further develop the children’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The children were encouraged to pinch small pieces of paper, apply glue, and carefully place them onto their pumpkin pictures. βœ‚οΈπŸ–οΈπŸ‘€

The children did a fantastic job of listening to and following instructions, showing great concentration and enthusiasm throughout the activity. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

🌟 Next steps: We will continue to support the children in developing their listening and understanding skills, with a focus on following two-part instructions. πŸŽƒ

At Circus Day Nursery we are collecting non perishable food items for our local food banks. Teaching children to donate ...
07/10/2026

At Circus Day Nursery we are collecting non perishable food items for our local food banks.
Teaching children to donate builds lifelong empathy, gratitude, and a concrete understanding of community needs πŸŽƒπŸŽ

I can see me...Mirror play is a critical tool for a baby's early development, acting as a catalyst for cognitive, physic...
06/10/2026

I can see me...
Mirror play is a critical tool for a baby's early development, acting as a catalyst for cognitive, physical, and social-emotional milestones πŸ˜€πŸͺž

Today Rising 3’s have embraced the Autumn sunshine in forest play.The children have been taking safe risks climbing tree...
05/10/2026

Today Rising 3’s have embraced the Autumn sunshine in forest play.
The children have been taking safe risks climbing trees, going on bug hunts and making Autumn soup in the mud kitchen.
Forest play is vital in early years because it fosters holistic growth through open-ended child-led exploration in nature πŸπŸ‚

πŸ•·οΈ Spider Creative Activity! πŸ•·οΈThe educators followed the Rising 3s’ interest in spiders this morning by extending their...
02/10/2026

πŸ•·οΈ Spider Creative Activity! πŸ•·οΈ

The educators followed the Rising 3s’ interest in spiders this morning by extending their learning through a fun, hands-on creative activity.
The children used scissors to cut out a spider’s body and legs from black card before gluing them onto paper. They then added sticky eyes to complete their spiders! βœ‚οΈπŸ‘€
This activity supported the children to:
β€’ Develop scissor control and cutting skills βœ‚οΈ
β€’ Recognise simple shapes and how they can be combined
β€’ Identify the different parts of a spider
β€’ Develop fine motor skills and creativity

The children were engaged throughout and proudly created their own unique spiders! πŸ•·οΈπŸ•ΈοΈπŸ•·οΈ

πŸ‚ Exploring Autumn Through Natural Resources 🍁Our Rising Threes enjoyed exploring the garden, collecting sticks, leaves ...
01/10/2026

πŸ‚ Exploring Autumn Through Natural Resources 🍁

Our Rising Threes enjoyed exploring the garden, collecting sticks, leaves and bark to create their own autumn pictures.
The children talked about the different colours, textures and natural materials they discovered while developing their fine motor skills, sensory awareness, creativity and independence.
Outdoor learning provides valuable opportunities for children to explore nature, support their wellbeing and learn through hands-on experiences. 🌿🎨

A lovely autumn afternoon of exploring, creating and learning together! πŸ‚

The children will explore the fascinating world of spiders and discover how these incredible insects serve as Earth's na...
30/09/2026

The children will explore the fascinating world of spiders and discover how these incredible insects serve as Earth's natural pest controllers, playing a vital role in our ecosystem.
Teaching children about spiders early in sparks curiosity, lower fear, and cultivates a lifelong respect for nature πŸ•·πŸ•ΈπŸ•·

At Circus the children have all been embracing everything Autumn and conkers.Preschool last week went for a nature walk ...
29/09/2026

At Circus the children have all been embracing everything Autumn and conkers.
Preschool last week went for a nature walk to collect conkers and extended their learning further by making a conker run exploring mathematics and problem solving.
Clowns have also enjoyed exploring a sensory Autumn tray.
Conker exploration holds immense value in the Early Years Foundation Stage, serving as a versatile, open-ended resource that naturally targets all areas of a child's development.
Furthermore, using these shiny seeds of the horse chestnut tree fosters high-impact learning through sensory, hands on play πŸ‚πŸ

At Circus Day Nursery we are delighted and very proud to announce that we have successfully renewed our Dingley's Promis...
28/09/2026

At Circus Day Nursery we are delighted and very proud to announce that we have successfully renewed our Dingley's Promise Mark of Achievement.
This is a vital recognition for early years settings that proves a whole-setting commitment to inclusive practice and special educational needs and disabilities πŸ™

πŸ¦” Hedgehog Clay Fun! πŸ¦”Our Rising 3s children had a wonderful time creating their own hedgehogs using clay! πŸ‚The children...
25/09/2026

πŸ¦” Hedgehog Clay Fun! πŸ¦”

Our Rising 3s children had a wonderful time creating their own hedgehogs using clay! πŸ‚

The children explored the texture of the clay as they rolled it into balls, carefully pushed in small sticks to make the hedgehogs’ spikes and added sticky eyes to bring their creations to life. πŸ‘€πŸ¦”

This fun, hands-on activity supported several areas of the EYFS, including:

✨ Physical Development – strengthening hand muscles and developing fine motor skills through rolling, pushing and placing.

✨ Expressive Arts and Design – using their imagination and creativity to make their own unique hedgehogs.

✨ Understanding the World – exploring hedgehogs and talking about their features.

✨ Communication and Language – listening to instructions, learning new words and sharing their ideas.

The children showed great concentration, curiosity and hand-eye coordination, and were very proud of their wonderful creations! Well done, everyone! πŸ¦”πŸ‚

Address

Pitville Circus Road
Cheltenham
GL522PZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

01242 253222

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