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Chaston Nursery School in London (NW5)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.0(4 Google reviews) ·Chaston Nursery & Pre Preparatory School, Chaston Place, London, NW5 4JH · Camden
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Camden

About this day nursery

Chaston Nursery School, located in both Chalk Farm and West Hampstead, London, caters to children from three months to five years old, aiming to provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable childcare. The day nursery focuses on a detailed-oriented approach in all aspects of its operations, upheld by a strong quality programme.

Their objective is to deliver excellent childcare that adheres to fundamental principles of good childcare practice, evident through their care and learning environment. Admissions are processed on a waiting list basis, with families encouraged to register directly with the day nursery.

They offer Government Funding options, and fees are tailored to each child's age and specific childcare needs. The school also aids in the transition for new children and parents with a settling-in procedure to ensure comfort in the new environment.

Chaston Nursery is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching start to each child's educational journey.

Our ethos

Our primary goal is to ensure that we provide the highest quality childcare that is both accessible and affordable. Our nursery will differentiate itself by a passionate attention to detail in everything we do underpinned by our quality programme. It is the objective of Chaston Nursery Schools to provide care to all children to a standard of excellence which embraces fundamental principles of Good Child Care Practice, and that this may be witnessed and evaluated through the practice, conduct and control of quality care and learning within the Nursery settings.

What it's like

Staff are responsive and nurturing, forming strong bonds and getting to know children's individual personalities well to ensure all children benefit from the curriculum. They demonstrate ambition and passion for a high-quality curriculum, understanding children's next steps and considering their interests when planning learning, which helps children prepare well for the next stage. Children engage enthusiastically, learning stories, songs, rhymes, and mathematical skills, developing positive attitudes towards learning.

Government Funding availableTwo convenient London locationsAges 3 months to 5 yearsFocus on quality childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

Waiting list is in place

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chaston Nursery School

Last inspected 28 January 2025 · Ozum Alvim

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

Staff are responsive and nurturing, forming strong bonds and getting to know children's individual personalities well to ensure all children benefit from the curriculum. They demonstrate ambition and passion for a high-quality curriculum, understanding children's next steps and considering their interests when planning learning, which helps children prepare well for the next stage. Children engage enthusiastically, learning stories, songs, rhymes, and mathematical skills, developing positive attitudes towards learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff understand the importance of attachment in young children and form strong bonds with them.
  • Leaders ensure an effective key-person system and work closely with parents to support children with SEND.
  • Staff make reading books an important part of the daily routine, promoting a love of books and literacy.
  • Staff regularly set appropriate physical challenges for children, supporting their physical development and risk assessment skills.
  • Leaders support parents well, and parents praise the nursery staff for their caring and responsive nature.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the strategies that staff use to support children's positive behaviour, so these are used consistently
  • 2continue to support staff to manage transitions more smoothly.
Inspection #10367690 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff work closely with parents to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps staff to assess children's progress and recognise and support their learning needs early.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed children's interactions with staff and with each other both indoors and outdoors. Older children have plenty of opportunities to practise their gross motor skills, such as running, jumping, climbing and balancing as they play.

Google Reviews of Chaston Nursery School

4.0
(4 Google reviews)
Smaranda Davoudi
a year ago

I am not entirely sure why Chaston off Grafton Terrace doesn't have better Google reviews. We found this nursery to stand out in the entire Camden/Belsize Park area through their fantastic and long-standing staff (no agencies), generous and clean facilities, a separate sleeping room for the baby group (absolute rarity in London) and the focus on learning and clear curricula. Yes - the communication is not great when registering, and it almost put us off. But with my son now having joined Chaston almost half a year ago, I can confidently say it's because none of the staff hang about on the laptop, but do their utmost to care for the children. We couldn't have asked for a better nursery for our little son (1yo) and recommend Chaston to everyone who asks.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • February 2025Good
  • January 2025Good
  • March 2019Good
  • February 2019Good
  • February 2018Requires improvement
  • March 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • June 2011Good

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About the setting

Chaston Nursery School registered in 1999 and is situated in Kentish Town in the London Borough of Camden. It operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks of the year, providing funded places for early education for three- and four-year-old children, and working families. The nursery employs 18 staff, including the manager, with 14 holding appropriate early years qualifications between level 2 and level 5.

URN
100611
Registered person
Chaston Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School Limited
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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