Is Chatterbox Private Day Nursery a good nursery?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during its inspection on 25/09/2023. The management team has made significant improvements, collaborating with local authority advisors. Staff build positive attachments with children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that supports their development across all learning areas.

What is Chatterbox Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. This rating was awarded following their most recent inspection, which took place on 25/09/2023. The nursery strives to provide high-quality childcare.

How much does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery cost?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery requires a £100 refundable deposit to secure a place, which is deducted from the first month's fees. Extra sessions can be booked at a cost of £7.00 per hour. Payments are due a month in advance, and parents can choose from various payment methods.

Does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery accepts funded places for 15 hours for disadvantaged 2-year-olds and 30 hours for working parents with 3 and 4-year-olds. Families should check their eligibility to access these government-funded childcare schemes at Chatterbox Private Day Nursery.

Does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

Does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery take 2-year-old funded places?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery accepts 15-hour funded places for disadvantaged 2-year-olds. Parents of eligible two-year-olds can benefit from this funding to reduce childcare costs at Chatterbox Private Day Nursery, providing support for early education and development.

What are Chatterbox Private Day Nursery's opening hours?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery opens at 7:30 am and closes at 6:00 pm. Please note that the nursery is closed on bank holidays, ensuring consistent care throughout the year.

What age range does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery accept?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery accepts children aged from 0-3 years. They have a baby room suitable for children aged 6 months to around 2.5 years, and a large toddler room for children aged approximately 2.5 to 5 years, catering to various developmental stages.

Does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Yes, Chatterbox Private Day Nursery has extensive outdoor play areas directly accessible from both the toddler and baby rooms. These areas feature soft flooring, astro turf, and diverse equipment. Two covered play areas ensure children can play outside in all weather conditions, encouraging active play.

How does Chatterbox Private Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery is committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) works closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure children receive the necessary help. They also use a screening programme to identify language delays and implement supportive interventions.

What do parents say about Chatterbox Private Day Nursery?

Parents of children at Chatterbox Private Day Nursery feel that staff support their children to develop confidence in their own abilities. They also report feeling fully informed about their child's progress and how to support their learning at home.

How do I contact Chatterbox Private Day Nursery or arrange a visit?

You can contact Chatterbox Private Day Nursery by phone at 01384 457771. For more information or to arrange a visit, you can also visit their website at https://www.chatterboxnursery.com. They welcome inquiries and visits to help you learn more about their services.

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Chatterbox Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good

(Sept 2023)

5.0(21 parent reviews) ·1 WALKER STREET, NETHERTON, DUDLEY, DY2 0JT · Dudley

Number of places

38 places

Age range

0–3 yrs

Last inspected

Sept 2023

Local authority

Dudley

About this day nursery

Chatterbox Private Day Nursery, located in Dudley, offers high-quality childcare in a professional yet relaxed environment. Housed in a detached, single-storey building with purpose-built extensions, it's conveniently situated on a quiet side street, just a five-minute walk from the village centre and a park.

5 years. Both rooms provide direct access to an extensive outdoor play area, featuring soft flooring, astro turf, and a wide array of outdoor equipment and educational activities.

The nursery also boasts two covered play areas, ensuring outdoor access in all weather conditions. Chatterbox is committed to providing a secure, safe, and stimulating environment where all children, including those with Special Educational Needs, are treated as unique individuals and encouraged to reach their full potential.

They value and respect the diverse cultural and social backgrounds of all families and actively promote parental involvement.

What it's like

Staff effectively build positive attachments with children, helping them feel safe and engaged in new experiences. They plan a broad range of activities using effective teaching strategies to support children's development across all learning areas, including communication, language, and mathematical skills. Babies are provided with a variety of activities that promote exploratory and sensory play.

Family-runOutdoor learning focusEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly in advance, with payments accepted via cash, standing order, card, or Tax-Free Childcare. A refundable deposit is required to secure a place, which is later deducted from the first month's fees. Additional ad-hoc hours can be booked on top of regular schedules.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Refundable deposit to secure place£100.00
Extra hour session£7.00 / hour

Good to know

A refundable deposit is required to secure a place, which is deducted from the first month's fees.
Fees must be paid one month in advance.
Accepted payment methods include cash, standing order, card, and Childcare Choices.
Second child discounts, holiday discounts, and sickness policies are detailed in the Parents Fee Agreement.
Extra sessions can be booked in addition to regular hours.

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Chatterbox Private Day Nursery

Inspection date: Sept 2023
Inspection no.: 10277774

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays.

Food

Healthy, appetising and varied diet available daily

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chatterbox Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 September 2023

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

Inspector highlights

The management team has worked closely with local authority advisors to make significant improvements since the last inspection.
The special educational needs coordinator now works more closely with parents and outside agencies to get children the help they need.
Staff use a screening programme to identify language delays and plan supportive interventions.
Children have opportunities to experience physical challenge and manage risks for themselves.
The management team has a clear overview of the nursery's strengths and priorities for development, with clear action plans in place.

Areas to develop

1make even better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning and development and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress
2enhance children's understanding of the wider community and each other's diverse cultures and lifestyles.

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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents spoken to feel that staff support children to develop confidence in their own abilities.

They feel fully informed about their child's progress and how they can support their child's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator now works more closely with parents and outside agencies to get the help children need. The nursery supports a number of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Staff thoroughly check all indoor and outdoor areas to identify and minimise any possible risks to children. Children have opportunities to experience physical challenge and manage risks for themselves, for example, confidently zooming around on sit-on toys, balancing on wooden beams, and scrambling up climbing frames.

Parent Reviews of Chatterbox Private Day Nursery

5.0

(21)

Emily Harris

8 months ago

Amazing nursery, with a great team behind it. My little boy loved it here he was there for 3 & half years where developed so much with thier support. Team always so friendly at the door and communicated great, and issues were dealt with quickly couldn’t recommend anymore!

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TableTop Wolf

5 years ago

My youngest daughter has just left chatterbox recently and loved her time there. The staff are brilliant very friendly and professional and treat the children like their own. My youngest son is still there with them now before he moves on to school next year and I wouldn’t take him anywhere else. He enjoys coming to this nursery, he's made loads of friends and loves each and every single member of staff there to. I couldn't ask for a better nursery, especially since all 4 of mine have been there. Its terrific.

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Kelly Driver

5 years ago

My nephew went to Chatterbox 16 years ago and he was very happy there. When I had my daughter 6 years ago she attended from 9 months old until school and I have to say she loved it. They even had some of the same staff working there who looked after my nephew and I'm a firm believer that if you can retain staff for that long it must be a good place to work. Tracie and the team are kind, caring and professional. Tracie is easy to contact and always takes any concerns or comments you have on board and deals with it. It is truely a lovely nursery.

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Emma Cartwright

5 years ago

Our little boy started at Chatterbox just after is 1st Birthday right up until he started primary school. Best decision I ever made sending him to this nursery, he's learnt so much over the time there. The staff are fantastic, I'd rate them alot more stars if I could. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an amazing nursery for their children.

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Bella Broni-Phillips

5 years ago

Chatterbox is like home from home🏡 I have used the nursery for all five of my children and they have LOVED it. The staff and the manager are as passionate about the children's welfare, as their education. Tracie and the rest of the staff are extremely down to earth and go the extra mile for both the children and their parents. We looked at a number of other nurseries before choosing this one to be the best fit for our children. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. Bella (Parent and Social Worker)

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Inspection history

Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: February 2010

September 2023Good
January 2023Requires improvement
June 2017Good
February 2015Good
February 2010Good

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