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From private day nurseries to nurseries and pre-prep at independent schools, find the perfect place for your little one to flourish.
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Cheltenham nurseries
The Richard Pate School Nursery
About The Richard Pate School nursery
Located next to the main school, on its Leckhampton campus, The Richard Pate School nursery is dedicated to delivering a high standard of early years care and education to children aged three (from the term after their third birthday) and to four years old.
With a specialist teaching programme that considers each child’s individual needs — including those with additional educational requirements — the nursery is a safe and inclusive space that is stimulating, inspiring and nurturing.
Guided by the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, The Richard Pate School Nursery teaches independence through positive relationships and emphasises the importance of learning and development, while providing an enabling environment, with teaching and dedicated support from qualified adults.
The nursery supports its pupils across personal, social and emotional learning, as well as physical development, communication and language — teaching in the four specific areas of literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design; to help prepare little ones for school and the wider world.
Sessions available
The Richard Pate School nursery offers morning sessions, from 8.30am to 12pm, with children attending five mornings a week.
Full day sessions start at 8.30am and end at 3.30pm, with parents able to opt for three, four or five full days a week.
Breakfast Club and after-school care are also available from 7.45am until 6pm. Breakfast and a light tea are included for all children.
Highlights
Play is prioritised as a great way for little ones to learn — with plenty of opportunities for fun, supported by the teaching staff. Children are encouraged to discover their environments, with lots to explore both inside and among the school’s vast grounds.
How much does The Richard Pate School nursery cost?
Per term, five mornings per week costs £1,661; three full days a week
costs £2,156; four full days a week costs £2,875; and five full days a week
costs £3,594.
Breakfast Club costs £6.50 per session and after school care costs £11 per session.
Get in touch
Address: Southern Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 9RP
Telephone number: 01242 52208601242 522086
Email: admissions@richardpate.co.uk
Website: richardpate.co.uk
Social media: instagram.com/richardpate_school and facebook.com/richardpateschool
