Term time / All Year
Term Time
Chatterbox Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
Number of places
15 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Surrey
About this day nursery
Chatterbox Nursery is a term-time setting in Dorking, Surrey, for children aged from birth to four years. The day nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. The inspector noted that children arrive happily and are greeted by kind staff, helping them to settle quickly and form a sense of belonging. Children establish strong relationships with staff who understand their needs.
The curriculum is described by Ofsted as ambitious and well-sequenced, with mathematics embedded into daily routines. Children are encouraged to develop a love of books and stories, and there are many opportunities for physical development. In the outdoor area, younger children are supported on climbing equipment while older children design obstacle courses. Parents feel their children are progressing well and are well prepared for school. Ofsted suggested that staff build on their interactions to further extend learning and strengthen opportunities for creativity.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and are greeted warmly by kind and caring staff, leaving their parents and carers with ease. Staff are committed to ensuring that children settle quickly and develop a real sense of belonging, providing comfort to those who need more reassurance. As a result, children establish strong and positive relationships with staff who understand their needs.
Pricing & funding
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Chatterbox Nursery
Last inspected 11 March 2024 · Joanne Allen
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 arrive happily and are greeted warmly by kind and caring staff, leaving their parents and carers with ease. Staff are committed to ensuring that children settle quickly and develop a real sense of belonging, providing comfort to those who need more reassurance. As a result, children establish strong and positive relationships with staff who understand their needs.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff implement an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Children develop a love of songs, books and stories.
- Mathematics is firmly embedded into daily routines and activities.
- Children benefit from the many opportunities that support their physical development.
- The strong leadership and management team has an accurate view of the nursery's strengths and a clear development plan.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff to build on their interactions with children to further extend their learning
- 2strengthen opportunities for children to develop their creativity and imagination during activities.
Inspection #10317331 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say their children are progressing well and feel that their children are well prepared for school.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provision in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good.
Outdoor space
Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the outdoor environment. Younger children receive support from staff to crawl, walk, and pull themselves up on the climbing equipment, while older children develop resilience and perseverance designing obstacle courses.
Inspection history
Date: November 2010
- March 2024Good
- May 2018Good
- October 2015Good
- November 2010Good
Frequently asked about Chatterbox Nursery
About the setting
Chatterbox Nursery registered in 1994. It is managed by the South East Surrey Schools Education Trust (SESSET) and is located within a building on the grounds of Ashcombe School, Dorking. There are six members of staff, five of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from 8.30am until 4.30pm from Monday to Friday, term time only, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 122660
- Registered person
- The Ashcombe School Governing Body
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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