Session types
Private sessions, Full days, Half days, Term time, All year round
Chairbears Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Lewisham
About this day nursery
Chairbears Day Nursery, established in 2014, is an Ofsted Outstanding provider located in London. The nursery prides itself on a curriculum centered around playful exploration and child-led learning, fostering curiosity by following children's interests.
They encourage children to ask questions, solve problems, and discover new ideas through hands-on experiences within a safe and supportive environment. The curriculum focuses on developing early academic skills alongside confidence, kindness, independence, and creativity, preparing children not just for school but for life.
Chairbears offers an inside-outside space for rich experiences, including forest school sessions in local parks and nature-based activities within the community. They embrace diversity with a multicultural team and a strong Spanish language influence.
The nursery provides dedicated SENCo support and prioritizes the health and well-being of the children with chef-prepared, home-cooked meals. They cater to children from 3 months to 5 years old, offering tailored care and play-based learning for each age group, from the baby room to preschool, ensuring children are confident and curious for their next adventures.
Our ethos
Chairbears Day Nursery's philosophy is centered around playful exploration and child-led learning, fostering curiosity by following children's interests. They encourage hands-on experiences to develop academic skills, confidence, kindness, independence, and creativity. The nursery also offers forest school sessions and embraces diversity with a Spanish language influence.
What it's like
Children arrive at nursery enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling in confidently due to familiar routines. Staff create a highly nurturing and friendly environment, helping children feel emotionally secure and safe. Children form very strong attachments with their key person, who respond quickly to their needs.
Ofsted OutstandingChild-led learningForest SchoolMulticultural teamChef-prepared meals
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Opening hours
7.30 - 18.30 Monday - Friday
Age range
3 months - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Chef-prepared, home-cooked meals
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Chairbears Day Nursery
Last inspected 12 June 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children arrive at nursery enthusiastic and eager to learn, settling in confidently due to familiar routines. Staff create a highly nurturing and friendly environment, helping children feel emotionally secure and safe. Children form very strong attachments with their key person, who respond quickly to their needs.
Inspector highlights
- Children are confident, independent and attentive learners, demonstrating exceptional maturity and remarkable behaviour.
- Staff expertly plan an educational programme bespoke to individual children's needs and extend their learning.
- Managers promote an outstanding culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and staff training.
- Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals, and staff promote their understanding of healthy eating habits and respect for others' dietary needs.
- Managers and staff develop outstanding partnerships with parents, who enthusiastically compliment the exceptional support their children receive.
Inspection #10295518 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents enthusiastically compliment the exceptional support that their children receive from highly skilled staff and managers.
they comment on the way key persons develop their child's independence skills and facilitate excellent progress in their learning and development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff are knowledgeable and expertly plan an educational programme that is bespoke to individual children's needs and next steps in learning. Key persons use their knowledge of what their key children already know, can do and need to learn next. This ensures that they extend children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Chairbears Day Nursery
4.7
(23)
Di C
a year ago
We were incredibly lucky that our son attended Chairbears from the age of 10 months all the way to 3 and a bit. It has been an amazing experience and we're so sad to change nursery as we have now relocated. Best team ever and we are extremely grateful for all the love and support. Diane
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Robbie Foran
3 years ago
Such an amazing and caring nursery. Our two children (along with some neighbours kids based on our recommendations) attend here and they love it. Our kids have loved it since day 1 of settling in. The staff are all so lovely and attentive and you can tell they really care which gives great peace of mind. We also receive daily updates and pics via the famly app which is great so feeling involved. Would recommend to any parent in Deptford
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Ben Gibson
3 years ago
Chairbears is a fantastic nursery with an incredible staff. It has big open rooms and an outside area, so there is plenty of space for children to explore. They are doing a brilliant job of preparing my four-year-old for school. Highly recommend!
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Georgia Rosser
3 years ago
I was a very nervous mother when I thought of sending our son to nursery originally but chairbears have went above and beyond and now I am truly confident that they are prepping my son with the tools to move into primary education in the September. We of course like many families searched high and low to find a nursery to help our son thrive and from the very start chairbears made sure we were comfortable and I could ask as much as I wanted and the team would equally ask me because they truly care for the children development but also interests. I could not recommend more, you get to know all the staff, even teachers from other rooms and makes you secure in the environment they are creating for the children.
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Maria Vu
9 years ago
I am very please to say that myself, Jamie and Emily are ecstatic to have found such a brilliant nursery! Chairbear's Day Nursery provides a happy, safe and stimulating environment and my kids settled in immediately. From our first visit to look around we were made to feel part of the family. There are 4 rooms for different ages at the nursery. Jamie is in Big Bears and Emily in Little Bears where their days are filled with fun activities, both inside and outside in the indoor garden. I would strongly 110% recommend Chairbear's Day nursery in Deptford!
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023
Date: August 2014
- June 2023Outstanding
- December 2017Good
- December 2016Good
- January 2016Good
- August 2014Good
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