Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.
Cheeky Chums Day Nursery in Edgware (HA8 5QH)
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
Number of places
78 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Harrow
About this day nursery
Cheeky Chums Day Nursery, established in 2009, provides a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for children from birth to five years old across its four locations. With a focus on individualised care, the nursery ensures every child feels valued and encouraged to develop at their own pace.
Their curriculum is tailored to meet individual needs, fostering confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Operating within the Early Years Foundation framework, Cheeky Chums emphasises a strong partnership with parents to support each child's unique learning journey.
The nursery offers dedicated rooms for different age groups, secure outdoor play areas, and freshly prepared meals. The experienced team is committed to making learning an enjoyable experience, preparing children for school while encouraging community involvement.
The nursery prides itself on creating a family-like environment where children thrive and express themselves.
Our ethos
Cheeky Chums Day Nursery operates within the Early Years Foundation framework, emphasising a curriculum tailored to individual needs to foster confidence, curiosity, and creativity. They are committed to a strong partnership with parents to support each child's unique learning journey in a vibrant, supportive, and family-like environment.
What it's like
The nursery radiates happiness, enthusiasm and joy. Staff warmly welcome children and take time to connect with parents to find out about each child's start to the day. This thoughtful approach helps children settle quickly and engage happily in activities that await them.
Individualised careStrong parent partnershipFreshly prepared mealsSecure environmentExperienced staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.
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Age range
Birth to five years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Freshly prepared meals
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Cheeky Chums Day Nursery
Last inspected 29 August 2025 · Sonia Panchal
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The nursery radiates happiness, enthusiasm and joy. Staff warmly welcome children and take time to connect with parents to find out about each child's start to the day. This thoughtful approach helps children settle quickly and engage happily in activities that await them.
Inspector highlights
- Committed and passionate leaders are highly reflective about the high-quality service they provide for children and their families.
- Children focus well when engaging in the wide range of activities that help to promote their development across different areas of learning.
- Children's communication and language development is a clear priority.
- Leaders have put systems in place to monitor individual staff practice and provide regular supervision.
- There is a real sense of community at this nursery.
Areas to develop
- 1engage children in two-way conversations that encourage them to think more deeply and explore their own ideas and interests, to further develop their communication skills
- 2support staff to more precisely build on individual children's existing knowledge and skills to ensure they consistently extend and challenge all children's learning.
Inspection #10399389 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders create an ambitious curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are fully committed to successfully fostering a learning environment that promotes high levels of confidence, independence and curiosity, such as creating a sensory room for those who learn better with less distractions.
Outdoor space
Future plans are in place for children to spend even more time outdoors exploring the woodland area at this school.
Inspection history
Date: June 2012
- August 2025Good
- November 2019Outstanding
- May 2013Outstanding
- June 2012Good
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