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Chard N N I

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·Clare House, Millfield, Chard, TA20 2DA · Somerset
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Chard NNI & School's Out operates as a childcare centre in Chard, Somerset, providing flexible and affordable care with a team of highly qualified and dedicated staff. The nursery cares for children aged between 3 months and 5 years, with opening hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Emphasising a philosophy where children enjoy learning through play, the centre is committed to ensuring each child's care, fun, safety, and learning are at the forefront of all activities. They offer provisions including a dedicated baby room, a 'Bumbles Room' for toddlers, and a Pre-School for 3-4 year olds.

The nursery is also mindful of educational development, incorporating frameworks such as 'Birth to Five Matters' and EYFS, and supporting 'In The Moment Planning' and 'Loose Parts Play'. They also offer various well-being activities like meditation, outdoor yoga, and activities promoting the importance of movement.

Healthy snacks, in line with EYFS guidance, are included in the fees. Chard NNI is adept at navigating government funding schemes and offers support to parents in understanding their entitlements, alongside accepting Tax-Free Childcare.

Our ethos

Everything we do here at Clare House is with your child’s care, fun, safety & learning in mind. We believe children enjoy learning through play.

What it's like

Children make good progress at this setting. Their individual needs are the absolute priority of the staff. The passionate manager and her professional team know the children exceptionally well. They understand what motivates children and what additional support they may need to achieve the best possible outcomes. They use this detailed knowledge to provide good-quality learning experiences for the children who engage well with what the setting has to offer. Children are well prepared for school and later learning.

Flexible and affordable childcareHighly qualified staffLearning through playSupports government funding schemesEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children under three and those aged three to five. The nursery offers morning sessions, short days, and discounted full days, alongside hourly extensions. Additional charges apply for late collections and late payments.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Late collection is charged per 15 minutes, with a minimum charge applying.
  • An administration charge is incurred for late payment of fees.

Key facts

Session types

Morning (09:00-12:00), Short day (09.00 – 15.00), Full day

Opening hours

7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Healthy snacks included

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chard N N I

Last inspected 31 July 2024 · Den Russell

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 make good progress at this setting. Their individual needs are the absolute priority of the staff. The passionate manager and her professional team know the children exceptionally well. They understand what motivates children and what additional support they may need to achieve the best possible outcomes. They use this detailed knowledge to provide good-quality learning experiences for the children who engage well with what the setting has to offer. Children are well prepared for school and later learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop a love of reading as they share favourite books and stories with staff.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles.
  • Staff encourage children to develop good independence and self-care skills.
  • Staff understand the importance of allowing children to do things for themselves before offering assistance.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • The setting works alongside other agencies to ensure it is fully inclusive.

Areas to develop

  • 1recognise and make use of opportunities in children's play for them to solve problems for themselves.
Inspection #10349802 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff are approachable and genuinely care about their children.

They are confident that their children are very happy in the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting works alongside other agencies to ensure it is fully inclusive. This enables it to meet the needs of all children, including those with complex medical needs. The manager and her staff team are highly committed to supporting children to become valued members of the nursery community.

Outdoor space

Children are physically active as they confidently move around in the large outdoor area. Younger children enjoy bouncing and swinging. Older children run and navigate pathways on bikes with confidence.

Parent Reviews of Chard N N I

4.7
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • September 2014Good
  • June 2011Good
  • November 2010Inadequate

Frequently asked about Chard N N I

About the setting

Chard Neighbourhood Nursery registered in 2003. It operates from the town of Chard, Somerset. The nursery opens every weekday from 7.30am until 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. There are 13 staff, including the manager, who work with the children. The manager has a childcare qualification at level 5. One member of staff is an early years teacher, three members of staff hold qualifications at level 5 and six others are qualified at level 3. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There is an administrator who supports the staff team.

URN
EY262443
Registered person
Chard NNI Committee
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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