Session types
Full day, Half day, Weekly, After School Club, Holiday Club
Ash Tree Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
Number of places
97 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
About this day nursery
Ash Tree Day Nursery, located in Blacon, Chester, is a well-established childcare provider that underwent a complete refurbishment in 2017, now offering modern facilities. The nursery provides a comprehensive range of services including full and part-time nursery places for various age groups, a dedicated Pre School programme, an After School Club, and a Holiday Club.
Children from 3 months to 4 years old are catered for in age-specific playrooms. The nursery prides itself on encouraging learning and exploration through focused play, guided by a team of highly qualified and experienced staff.
Unique amenities include an indoor swimming pool, which offers free professional swimming lessons to pre-school children, and a Forest School area that provides a safe and fun environment for outdoor learning and play. The nursery also boasts large gardens with a variety of outdoor equipment designed to supplement the indoor learning experience.
Ash Tree Day Nursery is committed to staff development and well-being, holding the Investors In People award. All staff members are NVQ qualified and First Aid trained, ensuring a high standard of care and education.
The nursery actively supports parents with childcare funding options and provides detailed information on various government schemes. Ash Tree Day Nursery emphasises creating a positive and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop through engaging activities and expert guidance.
What it's like
Staff build strong and supportive attachments with all children and their families, ensuring children are happy, secure, and motivated to learn. They use children's interests to plan meaningful activities, and all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The curriculum builds on existing knowledge and skills, preparing children for future learning.
Forest SchoolIndoor swimming poolAfter School ClubHoliday Club
Pricing & funding
Nursery fees are structured by age bands (under and over 2.5 years) with options for weekly, full day, and half-day sessions. Additional fees apply for meals, consumables, early starts, and out-of-school clubs. Funded children are charged for meals, snacks, and daily consumables.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- 10% sibling discount is applied to the oldest sibling.
- Early starts from 7:30am are charged per 15-minute block.
- Parents pay for meals, snacks, and consumables for all funded sessions.
- Hourly charges apply for any additional hours taken over and above funding schemes.
- Parents must reconfirm 30-hours Working Family Funding eligibility with HMRC every 3 months.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6pm
Age range
3 months to 11 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Ash Tree Day Nursery
Last inspected 9 May 2025 · Deborah Magee
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff build strong and supportive attachments with all children and their families, ensuring children are happy, secure, and motivated to learn. They use children's interests to plan meaningful activities, and all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The curriculum builds on existing knowledge and skills, preparing children for future learning.
Inspector highlights
- Leadership is strong and managers ensure a consistent approach to self-reflection and evaluation.
- Managers and staff are committed to removing barriers that families face in accessing education and care.
- The curriculum for physical development is strong, with opportunities for children to develop strength and regulate emotions.
- Children learn to become independent and manage their own self-care needs, including hygiene and healthy eating habits.
Areas to develop
- 1deploy staff effectively and ensure they are clear in what their roles are to best support the needs of all children
- 2support staff to organise daily routines that support children's learning experiences effectively.
Inspection #10218128 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. Children who need extra support and those with SEND get rapid and targeted help. Managers create robust links with external professionals and staff work closely with parents and carers, swiftly putting interventions in place.
Outdoor space
The curriculum for physical development is strong. Children develop their strength as they climb trees, climb up ladders and balance on tyres in the outdoor area. Staff have developed an indoor movement area for two-year-old children to exercise and regulate their emotions.
Parent Reviews of Ash Tree Day Nursery
4.8
(17)
Chloe Nock
a year ago
Ash Tree has been incredible with my daughter when she first started at the nursery she was very shy and quiet, all the staff within the setting are amazing with supporting her but she made a quick bond with Chloe, who helped encourage her to come out of her shell. This bond has continued to grow throughout the year. When collecting my daughter Chloe give a good handover about the activities they have done within the setting! 🥰
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L Toni
a year ago
My son has been attending Ash Tree for a year now and has come on leaps and bounds since attending . All of the staff are caring and compassionate and go over and above for the children in their care , we always get great handovers at the end of the day . One staff member in particular who we get great handovers from and who my son adores is Gemma , she really goes the extra mile for the children in ash tree. Another member of staff who my son always talks about is Chloe , she always gives us a friendly greeting at drop off and pick up time and tells us about his day which we appreciate
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Jordan O’Brien
a year ago
Ash tree day nursery has been amazing with my son Arnie from the day he started there and I can’t thank Rebekah enough especially! She always ensures Arnie is happy and comfortable whenever he is there! It puts me at ease knowing Bek is taking the time out of her day to spend quality 1 to 1 time with him and making sure his nursery experience is and enjoyable one!
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Jessica Tyrrell
a year ago
My son has been going to Ash tree since around 10 months old, he’s absolutely loved his time there. The staff have gone above and beyond over the years and have always been there for support when needed. My son now goes to Ash trees after school club, he absolutely loves his time there. It’s lovely to see how he gets along with Bekah and reassuring to know he’s so well looked after! Thank you!
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Iona Mcleod
a year ago
My son started here in September 2024, and since then, he has been thriving in his development. The staff are absolutely amazing, attentive, caring, and dedicated. He has formed wonderful bonds with his keyworkers, especially Chloe and Leanne in the baby room, who always make him feel comfortable and supported. Their regular updates on his progress give me great peace of mind. I couldn’t be happier with the care and attention he receives.
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Inspection history
Date: May 2019
- May 2025Good
- May 2019Good
Frequently asked about Ash Tree Day Nursery
About the setting
Ash Tree Day Nursery was registered in 2017. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, with 18 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY545317
- Registered person
- Chestnut House Nursery Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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