Opening hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Chaston Nursery School in London (NW6)
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Camden
About this day nursery
Chaston Nursery School in London provides care for children aged from one to four years. The day nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 49 weeks of the year, and accepts government funding for 15 and 30 hours of childcare, as well as Tax-Free Childcare. Admissions are processed from a waiting list, and a settling-in period is recommended to help children and parents adjust.
The day nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in its October 2024 inspection. The inspector found that staff have developed close, secure and trusting bonds with children, who are enthusiastic and active learners. The report noted that children have opportunities to develop their language, learn about healthy choices, and play both indoors and outdoors. Partnerships with parents were described as strong, with parents valuing the contribution staff make to their children's lives. To improve, the inspector recommended that staff build on providing further challenges to extend children's learning.
What it's like
Staff have developed close, secure and trusting bonds with children. As a result, children are settled in this home-from-home environment. Children arrive with smiles on their faces and are ready to explore the interesting and engaging activities.
Accepts government fundingWaiting list in placeFocus on quality childcareCare for children 3 months to 5 years
Pricing & funding
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 Childcare
Pricing on request
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Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Waitlist
Waiting list in place
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Chaston Nursery School
Last inspected 17 October 2024 · Nelam Pooni
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 have developed close, secure and trusting bonds with children. As a result, children are settled in this home-from-home environment. Children arrive with smiles on their faces and are ready to explore the interesting and engaging activities.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have developed close, secure and trusting bonds with children.
- Children are enthusiastic and active learners, making good progress in their overall development.
- Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their language and learn new words.
- Staff successfully teach children about making healthy choices and leading healthy lifestyles.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents valuing the positive contribution staff make to their children's lives.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to build on and provide further challenge to extend children's learning.
Inspection #10361965 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff identify any gaps in children's learning and put appropriate support in place.
Outdoor space
Children make the most of playing indoors and outdoors, having fun as they go. Children learn to balance and climb with confidence.
Inspection history
Date: November 2004
- October 2024Good
- January 2020Good
- March 2019Requires improvement
- October 2018Inadequate
- October 2015Outstanding
- October 2011Outstanding
- March 2008Good
- November 2004Good
Frequently asked about Chaston Nursery School
About the setting
Chaston Nursery School registered in 1996. It is located in the London Borough of Camden. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 49 weeks of the year. The provider employs 13 members of staff, with seven holding appropriate early years qualifications from levels 2 to 6. The provider is in receipt of funding for two-year-old children.
- URN
- 100543
- 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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