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Chatterbox Pre-School # Chatterbox Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · United Reformed Church, Saffron Lane, LEICESTER, LE2 6TE · Leicester Number of places 45 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Leicester 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 Pre-School Limited, situated in Leicester, offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. 30pm, the pre-school was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 7th July 2022. The setting prides itself on its inviting atmosphere, with toys and activities thoughtfully arranged to motivate children to learn. Staff foster positive relationships, often engaging children with stories and introducing new vocabulary to expand their understanding. The pre-school supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively; parents value the strong communication with staff, who work alongside parents and other professionals to set personalised targets and provide one-to-one support using additional funding. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with a diverse garden area split into two: one for active play with tricycles and scooters, and another dedicated to quieter activities like storytelling and imaginative play. Children are encouraged to develop independence skills, such as hanging their bags and opening their own food packaging. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language skills through 'fun time' activities, which also benefits children who speak English as an additional language. What it's like Children are keen to arrive at this inviting and well-resourced pre-school. Toys and activities are attractively arranged to entice and motivate children to learn. Children show positive relationships with staff when they snuggle into them and sit on their knee to listen to a story, and staff extend their understanding by introducing new words. Inviting and well-resourced Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND support Varied outdoor play Focus on communication Independence skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during school term time, 8.20am until 3.30pm. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chatterbox Pre-School Last inspected 7 July 2022 · Hayley Ruane 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 are keen to arrive at this inviting and well-resourced pre-school. Toys and activities are attractively arranged to entice and motivate children to learn. Children show positive relationships with staff when they snuggle into them and sit on their knee to listen to a story, and staff extend their understanding by introducing new words. Inspector highlights - The manager has introduced a 'Book Share' scheme to encourage a love of books and support children's learning at home. - The manager and staff reflect on their practice and make improvements, such as dividing the garden for different activities. - Parents highly value conversations with staff, especially for children with SEND, and staff work with parents and professionals to set targets. - The manager and staff focus their curriculum on supporting children's communication and language skills through 'fun time' activities. - Children learn independence skills, such as hanging bags and opening food packaging. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to adapt their interactions with older children to manage the noise level, so that children can consistently hear what is happening around them - 2 support staff to be consistent in reinforcing rules and boundaries with older children during planned group times. Inspection #10076577 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191131) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chatterbox Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10076577 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191131)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497171) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chatterbox-pre-school-limited-le2-6te-ey497171) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents highly value the conversations they have with staff to help them to support their children's development, especially for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work with parents and other professionals to set targets to help children with SEND to progress; for example, children are helped to join other children when they play. Additional funding is used effectively to provide one-to-one support from staff to support children's individual needs. Outdoor space Children are very keen to play outdoors where they are physically active. The garden is divided into two areas: one for physically active play like tricycles and scooters, and another for activities such as storytelling and imaginative play. ## Parent Reviews of Chatterbox Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVQCpcfCu0h365i5TegcfqPGFGBTIV9a4ehEpgiS0Y4O8xVapFj=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Paul McCullock 4 years ago An excellent preschool environment. Very well organised. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2X016QTFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877671d37946e87:0x7abc118ee3c2fbfc) Reviews from Google for Chatterbox Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8843963073653046268&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2016 - July 2022 Good - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Chatterbox Pre-School ### Is Chatterbox Pre-School Limited a good nursery? ### What is Chatterbox Pre-School Limited's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited cost? ### Does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Chatterbox Pre-School Limited's opening hours? ### What age range does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited accept? ### Does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited have outdoor space? ### How does Chatterbox Pre-School Limited support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Chatterbox Pre-School Limited? ### How do I contact Chatterbox Pre-School Limited or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEICESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chatterbox Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Play Days Nursery Leicester · LE2 9PT ](/nursery/play-days-nursery-limited-le2-9pt-ey346270) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston Wigston · LE18 4WS ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-south-wigston-le18-4ws-ey443589) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Stars (Leicester) Leicester · LE2 8PH 3.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-stars-leicester-ltd-le2-8ph-ey470492) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Poplars Preschool Wigston · LE18 1HG ](/nursery/poplars-preschool-le18-1hg-ey340388) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### St George's Nursery School Leicester · LE2 8AD ](/nursery/st-george-s-nursery-school-le2-8ad-2546251) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Glenhills Pre-School Leicester · LE2 9JD ](/nursery/glenhills-pre-school-le2-9jd-ey558543) [See all nurseries in LEICESTER →](/search?q=LEICESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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