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This is the best nursery in Southport, the staff are one big family and have be more than accommodating and wonderful for the entire time he's been here! Wholeheartedly would recommend this nursery to all as they are wonderful! Mandy and Sam are brilliant and must mention Leanne and Keeley as they have always been very attentive and wonderful with my son! Love the chatterbox family and all would be welcomed here! Lovely nursery and the foods good too!", "datePublished": "2021-08-27T14:47:15.191353Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "ahmed magdy" }, "reviewBody": "Absolutely amazing! My daughter loved being there and was very connected to the whole staff, especially Vicky.\nVery nice staff, decuated and professional, also they were flexible with our frequent change of session dates.\nWe were so sad to leave due to moving cities but will always have a good memory of the nursery.\n\nGreetings from Laila & parents :)", "datePublished": "2021-08-06T07:49:57.768592Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Francesca Serrau" }, "reviewBody": "Great nursery ❤️❤️ staff is amazing and our child loved going there 💯💯❤️", "datePublished": "2024-07-13T11:01:10.315868Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-pr9-0nd-ey489937#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Chatterbox Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-pr9-0nd-ey489937" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-pr9-0nd-ey489937#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What ages of children does Chatterbox Day Nursery look after?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Chatterbox Day Nursery accepts children from 0 to 4 years old." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Chatterbox Day Nursery have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children use outdoor provision as part of the curriculum, with learning observed both indoors and outdoors. 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Chatterbox Day Nursery # Chatterbox Day Nursery in Southport Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 18 Avondale Road, Southport, PR9 0ND · Sefton Number of places 26 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Sefton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chatterbox Day Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2015, provides a happy and safe environment for children from 0 to 4 years old. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, excluding bank holidays, the nursery has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 21st February 2025. Staff ensure a nurturing atmosphere where positive relationships are built with both children and parents, helping children to feel secure and develop a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum places a high priority on communication and language development, using various teaching methods, including basic sign language and visual aids, to introduce new vocabulary and prepare children for their next stage of learning. Chatterbox Day Nursery demonstrates strong support for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with passionate staff working alongside specialist professionals to create resources that aid communication and language development. The nursery also fosters physical development through challenging indoor and outdoor resources, allowing children to build confidence and coordination. Parents frequently comment on the strong bonds their children form with staff, and the setting is often described as being like a family. They also appreciate the lending library, which provides resources to support learning at home. What it's like Staff provide a happy and safe environment for children and build positive relationships with parents to ensure children settle well. They are alert to children's emotions and promote personal development, fostering a sense of belonging for all children, including those with SEND. Staff also prioritise communication and language development through various teaching methods, preparing children for their next stage of learning. Happy and safe environment Strong SEND support Focus on communication and language Strong parent partnerships Physical skill development Ambitious curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2015 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chatterbox Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10372145 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273287)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489937) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 18 Avondale Road, Southport, PR9 0ND ## Explore day nurseries near Southport - [Day nurseries in Southport](/search?q=Southport) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chatterbox-day-nursery-pr9-0nd-ey489937) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chatterbox Day Nursery Last inspected 21 February 2025 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 provide a happy and safe environment for children and build positive relationships with parents to ensure children settle well. They are alert to children's emotions and promote personal development, fostering a sense of belonging for all children, including those with SEND. Staff also prioritise communication and language development through various teaching methods, preparing children for their next stage of learning. Inspector highlights - Strong support for children with SEND and children who speak English as an additional language. - Strong partnerships with parents, who receive effective feedback and value the support offered. - Children build on and develop their physical skills well through challenging resources. - All children make good progress from their starting points due to an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum. - Leaders and staff have a shared vision and are committed to providing high-quality care and education, with high staff morale. Areas to develop - 1 refine children's next steps even more precisely to support their already good progress even further - 2 review the organisation of group times so that all children gain the most from the intended learning experience - 3 embed hygiene practices so they are consistently followed by all staff to promote children's understanding of good hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits. Inspection #10372145 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273287) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents comment that they particularly like the lending library, where they can borrow resources to help their children in the home environment. “ > parents report that their children enjoy attending and have made strong bonds with staff. “ > Parents say that the setting is like a family. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nurturing support from trusted adults supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to develop a real sense of belonging. There is strong support for children with SEND. Passionate staff work very well with specialist professionals to create resources that develop the communication and language of children with SEND. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Chatterbox Day Nursery 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUS7tmmmX1Wmn7vXq80a7B15EAZACx_pwDxnuA-vrugKVQxZ8Bt=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Laura Lake 4 years ago My son attended her for 3 years! This is the best nursery in Southport, the staff are one big family and have be more than accommodating and wonderful for the entire time he's been here! Wholeheartedly would recommend this nursery to all as they are wonderful! Mandy and Sam are brilliant and must mention Leanne and Keeley as they have always been very attentive and wonderful with my son! Love the chatterbox family and all would be welcomed here! Lovely nursery and the foods good too! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2b05DSEd3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b3edfbc61899f:0xb19dcae17c35f2fb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKglg2A2rmg2qI7ahKzaDghQTfM37plniNbXtrJ8HTiuEpY0A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) ahmed magdy 4 years ago Absolutely amazing! My daughter loved being there and was very connected to the whole staff, especially Vicky. Very nice staff, decuated and professional, also they were flexible with our frequent change of session dates. We were so sad to leave due to moving cities but will always have a good memory of the nursery. Greetings from Laila & parents :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhamNpS3BBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3edfbc61899f:0xb19dcae17c35f2fb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUNtEzaN26E4q4ElPk40VOecFV_tScYuu5_xC7Sp7VfLjYqN4w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Francesca Serrau a year ago Great nursery ❤️❤️ staff is amazing and our child loved going there 💯💯❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyOEx1Z2VREAE!2m1!1s0x487b3edfbc61899f:0xb19dcae17c35f2fb) Reviews from Google for Chatterbox Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12798608785857180411&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2015 - February 2025 Good - April 2019 Good - April 2016 Good - December 2015 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Chatterbox Day Nursery ### What ages of children does Chatterbox Day Nursery look after? ### What outdoor space does Chatterbox Day Nursery have? ### What type of early years setting is Chatterbox Day Nursery? ### Is Chatterbox Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### Which funded hours does Chatterbox Day Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chatterbox Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Kids Planet Hoghton House Southport · PR9 0PQ ](/nursery/kids-planet-hoghton-house-pr9-0pq-2815408) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Kids Count Pre-School Southport · PR9 0TS ](/nursery/kids-count-pre-school-pr9-0ts-ey447331) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Southport Southport · PR9 9BJ 4.4(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-southport-pr9-9bj-ey499371) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Southport · PR9 7EQ ](/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-southport-limited-pr9-7eq-ey248043) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Hazeldene Day Nursery Southport · PR8 6AE 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/hazeldene-day-nursery-pr8-6ae-ey344146) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Lucy Lockets Day Nursery Southport · PR8 6QN 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/lucy-lockets-day-nursery-pr8-6qn-ey498739) [See all nurseries in Southport →](/search?q=Southport) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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