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Chatter Tots

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Kemsley Community Centre, The Square, Sittingbourne, ME10 2SL · Kent
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Chatter Tots, located in Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 2SL), is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that opened in January 2020. Operating Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, it caters for children aged 0-4 years and has an Ofsted rating of 'Good'.

The nursery is proactive in incorporating parent feedback, demonstrated by the introduction of a newsletter providing updates on the early years foundation stage. Chatter Tots provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to engage in self-chosen play upon arrival.

The spacious outdoor area includes a recently built bug hotel, and babies have their own separate garden for sand and water play, which is currently being improved with a new climbing area. The setting places a strong emphasis on continuous development and learning outcomes for the children.

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strong feature, with the manager collaborating with other professionals to ensure all children benefit from a wide range of activities and experiences, promoting their readiness for their next stage of learning.

Our ethos

Chatter Tots emphasises a child-led learning approach, fostering development through 'In The Moment Teaching.' They aim to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children explore and learn through play, supported by engaging activities that boost physical and communication skills.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and immediately engage in self-chosen play in a well-organised environment. They have access to an outdoor area and recently built a bug hotel. The newly opened baby unit is well-resourced and welcoming, with its own separate garden area that is currently undergoing improvements.

Reflective managementGood SEND provisionParent communicationClear curriculumPhysical development focusOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chatter Tots

Last inspected 4 March 2026 · Pippa Clark

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and immediately engage in self-chosen play in a well-organised environment. They have access to an outdoor area and recently built a bug hotel. The newly opened baby unit is well-resourced and welcoming, with its own separate garden area that is currently undergoing improvements.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is reflective and makes changes where things could be improved, such as introducing a newsletter following parent feedback. Funding is used to provide activities and experiences for all children, benefitting them through new experiences and readying them for their next stage of learning.
  • The manager has a secure awareness of the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and works collaboratively with other professionals.
  • Parents are happy with the setting and feel informed about their children's progress, with the setting keeping in contact during COVID-19 restrictions and providing activity bags.
  • The manager is clear about what she wants children to learn, and staff are clear about what they are teaching, promoting children's individual development.
  • Children's physical development is promoted, with babies encouraged to walk and older children enjoying games, impacting positively on their self-confidence.
  • The newly opened baby unit is well-resourced and welcoming, with its own separate garden area that is currently undergoing improvements.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance monitoring of staff practice to make sure they are developing professionally and this is having the best positive impact on children's learning and development.
Inspection #10208794 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager has a secure awareness of the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and works collaboratively with other professionals. Funding is used to provide activities and experiences for all children.

Outdoor space

Children have access to the outdoor area and have recently been involved in building a bug hotel. All children have free-flow access to the garden and babies have their own separate garden area where they enjoy playing with sand and water. This area is currently undergoing some improvements, including having a new climbing area installed.

Parent Reviews of Chatter Tots

5.0
(8)
Shell B
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery our daughter has excelled whilst she has been here and we are so grateful for their constant support with her. The nursery are very hands on and do lots of activities throughout the day to keep them occupied and learning new skills. We are very impressed with all the staff and the setting.

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Dolapo Sanni
2 years ago

I have used two nursery other services with my children and I am extremely pleased with Chatter Tots. They are very responsive and collaborative and my son's development has significantly improved since he joined nursery in May.

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Sam Whiting
6 years ago

Chatter tots is a great run nursery, my son started literally a week after they opened and he loves it there, its like home from home for him he doesn't take to great to change or people but they have made him feel so comfortable and happy there that he doesn't want to leave when I pick him up (unless he is in a bad mood). All the staff know his every need they keep me updated on everything thats going on with him I would never leave him before he started here. I would highly recommend this nursery not just because of the experience my son has had/having from them but because they are a great team and you can see that they have time for there little ones on a day to day basis.

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Jennifer Burgess
2 years ago

Amazing! Cant fault them. Reasonable rates, amazing staff. My little girl has been there since she was 9months and is now 3 and loves it. Theyve been so supportive and she is thriving there. We will be so sad when she has to leave there.

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Megan Hills
2 years ago

Chatter Tots are just amazing. Both my kids go there, and you can 100% see the difference their environment has made. I hear nothing but brilliant things from both kids, raving about what activities they’d done that day. Cannot recommend enough!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2021

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • November 2021Good
  • October 2021Good

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