Nurseries in Cheltenham

Yes. Eligible working parents in Cheltenham can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age. The standard entitlement covers 38 weeks, with some providers offering the hours stretched across more weeks.

Apply by 31 August for the autumn term, 31 December for the spring term or 31 March for the summer term. Parents using the Working Parent Entitlement must also reconfirm their eligibility every three months.

Cheltenham addresses commonly fall within GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53 and GL54 postcode areas. Searching your exact postcode on ToddleKids helps narrow nursery options around the part of Cheltenham that works best for your daily journey.

Funded childcare covers the eligible childcare hours, but additional charges can apply for meals, nappies, sun cream, trips, extra activities or hours beyond your entitlement. Ask for the complete fee structure when comparing Cheltenham nursery costs.

Cheltenham families can access Gloucestershire's Early Years SEND support for children with additional developmental needs. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can also qualify their childcare provider for the £975 Disability Access Fund payment in 2026/27.

Yes. Cheltenham forms part of Gloucestershire's Family Hub network, which brings together early years, parenting and wider family support locally. Gloucestershire's network includes 17 Children and Family Centres across the county.

Some providers allow funded hours to be stretched rather than used only during the standard 38 funded weeks. Depending on your entitlement, the annual allowance is 570 or 1,140 hours, and participating providers can offer different arrangements across roughly 33 to 52 weeks.

Check Ofsted information, total fees after funding, opening and closing times, available sessions, meals and additional charges, SEND provision and whether the nursery offers your funded hours in the pattern you need.