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Chatterbox Community Pre-School # Chatterbox Community Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · Halterworth Lane, Romsey, SO51 9AD · Hampshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chatterbox Community Pre-School, situated in Romsey, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The pre-school focuses on providing an exceptional quality of care, with a strong emphasis on continuity to support the children’s well-being. Flexible hours are available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, during term time. The curriculum balances child-initiated and adult-led activities, designed to foster learning, understanding, and development across all areas through play. The dedicated team, often referred to as 'Pink Ladies,' are committed to promoting independence and friendships among the children. Parents consistently provide positive feedback, highlighting the caring, fun, professional, and educational experience their children receive, noting significant growth in confidence and abilities. Our ethos Chatterbox Community Pre-School aims to foster learning, understanding, and development through a balanced curriculum of child-initiated and adult-led activities, emphasising play to help children reach their full potential. The team is committed to promoting independence and friendships, believing in providing continuity and exceptional quality of care. What it's like Children separate from their parents with ease and display a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure. They benefit from a fun and stimulating curriculum and show high levels of enthusiasm. Children also learn to be independent, such as growing and nurturing herbs in the garden. Community Pre-School Nurturing environment Flexible hours Play-based learning Experienced team ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.chatterboxcommunitypreschool.co.uk/parents-feedback/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday term times only Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chatterbox Community Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398893 Lead inspector Clare Leake Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283407)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455169) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chatterbox-community-pre-school-limited-so51-9ad-ey455169) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chatterbox Community Pre-School Last inspected 30 June 2025 · Clare Leake 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 separate from their parents with ease and display a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure. They benefit from a fun and stimulating curriculum and show high levels of enthusiasm. Children also learn to be independent, such as growing and nurturing herbs in the garden. Inspector highlights - There is a strong safeguarding culture in the pre-school. - Staff develop children's mathematical language. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment. - Staff are positive role models and have high expectations for behaviour. - Partnership with parents is strong. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should improve staff teaching for the most able children to provide higher levels of challenge to extend their learning. Inspection #10398893 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283407) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Leaders carefully consider how to spend any additional funding, ensuring that it meets the needs of the children and gives them additional support, such as a training programme focused on supporting children's language and communication. Outdoor space Children grow and nurture herbs in the garden. They carefully cut them and take them inside to make different-flavoured tea. This helps children to begin to have an understanding of nature and growth. Inspection history Date: November 2013 - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Outstanding - November 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Chatterbox Community Pre-School ### How did Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited a private nursery? ### How does the pre-school support children with special educational needs and disabilities? ### What is said about the staff team at Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited? ### What curriculum approach does Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Romsey Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chatterbox Community Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Woodley Pre-School Romsey · SO51 7JT ](/nursery/woodley-pre-school-so51-7jt-ey271494) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery Romsey · SO51 7LF 4.8(32 reviews) ](/nursery/abbotswood-pre-school-and-day-nursery-so51-7lf) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery and Preschool Romsey · SO51 0BX 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-romsey-day-nursery-and-preschool-so51-0bx-ey541830) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Little Sunlights Romsey · SO51 8ZB ](/nursery/little-sunlights-so51-8zb-ey496071) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool Southampton · SO52 9DT ](/nursery/bright-horizons-north-baddesley-day-nursery-and-preschool-so52-9dt-ey320254) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### My Little Explorers Romsey · SO51 9LN 5.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/my-little-explorers-so51-9ln-ey467166) [See all nurseries in Romsey →](/search?q=Romsey) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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