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Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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4.3(6 parent reviews) ·Chapelfield Gardens, Chapelfield East, Norwich, NR2 1SF · Norfolk
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery operates two distinct settings in Norwich, providing high-quality childcare within purpose-built facilities. The city centre nursery, established in 1990, caters to 52 children daily, ranging from 3 months to 4 years old.

A second, newer setting in Trowse, which opened in September 2021 within the local primary school grounds, focuses on children aged 2-4 years. The nursery prides itself on a 30-year legacy of excellence, having been recognised as a Top-20 nursery in the East of England.

Their approach to early years education is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, promoting learning through play in a secure, nurturing environment. Children are encouraged to explore and develop both intellectually and emotionally, with a strong emphasis on fostering positive behaviour and respect.

The dedicated staff, all qualified to at least Level 3 in childcare, are committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities and a wide array of activities designed to support each child's individual growth and development.

Our ethos

Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery's approach to early years education is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, promoting learning through play in a secure, nurturing environment. They encourage children to explore and develop intellectually and emotionally, with an emphasis on fostering positive behaviour and respect.

What it's like

Children settle quickly into this warm and nurturing nursery, forming strong relationships with staff. They are enthusiastic learners, benefiting from tailored activities and developing independence. The nursery promotes equality and diversity, preparing children for life in modern Britain.

Purpose-built nurseriesHighly qualified staffFocus on learning through playTwo convenient locations

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Waitlist

Waiting list operates

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery

Last inspected 17 July 2025 · Laura Redmond

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle quickly into this warm and nurturing nursery, forming strong relationships with staff. They are enthusiastic learners, benefiting from tailored activities and developing independence. The nursery promotes equality and diversity, preparing children for life in modern Britain.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have constructed a clear and ambitious curriculum that reflects the ethos of the nursery.
  • The nursery understands the importance of supporting children's communication and language development.
  • Staff plan engaging and stimulating activities that are closely linked to children's interests.
  • Staff support children to have a strong understanding of healthy lifestyles.
  • Children's early literacy skills are well supported throughout the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: support staff further to recognise and extend learning opportunities to fully engage children and help them make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10392386 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They discuss that the nursery is very nurturing and feels like an extension of their family with highly skilled staff who cater to their children's individual needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff work together effectively to meet children's individual learning needs. Staff complete regular observations and assessments of children's development and quickly put support into place when needed.

Outdoor space

Children are encouraged to take safe, measured risks within their play and have ample opportunities to explore the large outside environment and do 'wake up, shake up' exercises every day to support their physical development.

Parent Reviews of Chapelfield Children's Day Nursery

4.3
(6)
Mark Barber
6 years ago

Chapelfield nursery is truly outstanding in all ways. Our little girl started at 9 months and stayed until starting school. She settled very quickly and enjoyed each stage of her time there - it just seemed to go too quickly! We cannot thank the staff there enough for their level of care and all their hard work.

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Cathryn Barber
6 years ago

A truly outstanding nursery in every way! Our daughter received exceptional care and really blossomed into a happy, confident and caring little girl during her time at CCDN. Her smooth transition into her new primary school is due in no small part to the efforts made by the staff to prepare the children for this big change and ease any worries they may have. We cannot thank them enough for all they did for us during her 3 years there.

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Marc Yardley
6 years ago

Sebastian has a amazing time at chapelfield nursery. Every day Sebastian does different activities. It is safe, very friendly and he is learning every day. Thankyou to the whole team.

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Tom Bamford
6 years ago

Outstanding nursery. Our children love it at Chapelfield and it’s impossible to overstate how reassuring it is to know they are being cared for and given opportunities to learn and grow when they are not in our care.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2007

  • July 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • April 2013Outstanding
  • May 2011Good
  • October 2007Outstanding

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